October here in Australia is a season of renewal. The chill of winter has softened, and has been replaced by mornings warmed with sunlight and longer, brighter evenings (thank you, Daylight Savings). It’s also the month when our wardrobes collectively exhale: heavy knits and dark layers make way for lighter fabrics, fluid silhouettes, and colour that reflects the energy of the season.

Getting dressed in October feels like Springtime personified. Linen shirting floats effortlessly over bikinis, midi skirts swirl with each sandal-footed step, and limbs are finally bare in sun dresses. Colours – much like the weather – are no longer muted,  and prints emerge in unexpected combinations, bringing freshness to familiar staples.

The magic of October lies in its versatility. Days can start cool and end sun-drenched, so layers remain essential — a relaxed blazer over a breezy dress, a soft cardigan atop a barely-there tank, or a skivvy tucked in your handbag, always at the ready. Footwear similarly toes the line (no pun intended) between comfort and style: sleek sandals for sunlit walks, and a trusty pair of ballet flats for the office and rainy days.

Accessories are more than finishing touches — they punctuate every look with personality. Sculptural necklaces (we're big fans of the beading trend here at RUSSH) and silk scarves are the playful punctuations our outfits are begging for. Similarly, handbags come both small in preparation for a season of events, and large – ready to be stuffed full of the detritus of a warm day spent outsdoors.

Ready to embrace Spring in all it's glory? Peruse our October 2025 fashion favourites, below.

OROTON Embellished Shift Dress

WITTNER Alina Suede Leather Ballet Flats

MAGGIE MARILYN Olympia Dress

REFORMATION Margo Wedge Sandal

DRIES VAN NOTEN Fringed Bead-Embellished Silk Scarf

ALL IS A GENTLE SPRING The Thérése Blouse in Silk

ELKA COLLECTIVE Christabel Maxi Dress

FAITHFULL Citara Halter Top and Playa Mini Short 

COS Longline Denim Shorts

MIU MIU MU06S Sunglasses

HEAVEN MAYHEM Clementine Necklace

CAMILLA AND MARC Lira Mini Dress

CHLOÉ Suede Camera Bag

SANDRO Darwin Floral Trousers