Increasingly frequent rain and cooler winds mean your little one needs to be equipped with warm, waterproof clothing. We'll show you how to create a practical capsule collection for autumn, generously spiced up with colour. Unpredictable weather doesn't stand a chance!

We build a child's seasonal set from head to toe, starting with wellies and finishing with a thin hat and neck warmer. Our allies are waterproof fabrics, thicker weaves and the classic layered style. Given that gold and yellow shades on the trees will soon turn into a gradient of greys, our essentials list also includes vibrant clothing colours and accessories – our secret weapon against the autumn gloom.

We dress in layers

Sunshine can quickly be dimmed by rain, and a light breeze can turn into an annoying gust of wind – October and November are known for this. Given how changeable the weather can be, let's dress children in layers. If it gets cold, your little one can put on a long-sleeve T-shirt under a jumper or leggings under tracksuit trousers, and if they get sweaty while playing – quickly unzip or take off a hooded sweatshirt. This layering method, popular with parents, must go hand in hand with comfort – clothes should be fairly loose so that they fit one under another without restricting movement. Fabrics are also key: choose natural, breathable ones like bamboo or cotton, which will help prevent your child from overheating and, in turn, catching a cold. Sweatshirts or zip-up gilets are essential models for autumn days.

Waterproofing is fun

A light shower never hurt anyone – after all, little rascals aren't made of sugar! What matters is keeping autumn raindrops away from clothes, and here a special-mission set is essential: a raincoat and wellies. When it comes to the former, let children choose their favourite model – always with a hood: colourful or featuring their favourite animal or cartoon character. You can choose a raincoat with extra insulation – lined for use even during a mild winter. Wellies, meanwhile, work best when they have a high shaft and a non-slip sole. Choose a size half a size larger so you can equip your little one with thick socks. Now they're ready to conquer every puddle in sight!

In autumn, colour matters

The practicality of a child's autumn wardrobe doesn't have to go hand in hand with dark colours. On the contrary – cheerful, vibrant shades loved by the youngest should be key when putting together a warmer essentials kit. Leaving the greys to nature, we reach for comfortable cotton sweatpants in rainbow colours and zip-up sweatshirts in energising shades of mustard and red. If your little one's jacket is a dark, muted colour, brighten it up with a useful accessory: a reversible hat – available, among others, in light violet + turquoise or orange + yellow, or a soft neck warmer. Feeling like a grey Monday's coming? We have the cure – a wonderfully raspberry or grass-green long-sleeve dress. Paired with colourful warm tights, it will bring energy not only to its owner. Proof that functionality and expressive colours go hand in hand!