Helen Skelton keeps it causal with flattering jeans and warm waterproof gilet - the stylish outerwear is just what we need for unpredictable autumn weather

Balancing practicality with style, Helen Skelton put together the perfect look for unpredictable autumn weather with a flattering pair of jeans and warm waterproof gilet.

Autumn capsule wardrobes can be a tricky thing to pull together with the season's wildly unpredictable weather. The temperature can not only change from day to day, but seemingly hour to hour as well - and don't get us started on the rain...

So while we can transition many of our summer staples into the cooler months, cosying up our dresses with tights and practical suede boots or pairing our jeans with knitwear instead of floating blouses, there are a few additional pieces an autumn wardrobe demands - and Helen Skelton's stylish waterproof gilet is a must-have.

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In a daring video posted to Instagram, Helen shared her experience of canoeing across the highest aqueduct in the world and once we got over how impressive and slightly terrifying the feat was, we fell in love with her laid-back look.

Keeping it appropriately casual with a pair of straight-leg, light wash denim jeans that boasted a flattering and figure-hugging fit at the thigh before falling straight down from the knee, Helen cuffed the denim a few times over to create shorter leg. She presumably did this to avoid the hems getting wet as she paddled along in her canoe, though the styling trick is a great one to give well-loved jeans a new look and show off your shoes a little better.

To bring a pop of autumnal colour into her outfit, Helen paired her jeans with a striking red long-sleeve top, with the layer adding some much-needed warmth as well as some bright interest.

Covering much of the top was Helen's practical and stylish black waterproof gilet. The sleeveless puffer style features with a high and structured collar to keep the wind off of the back of the neck and it can also be zipped closed to offer more warmth in windy weather.

The longline style is so flattering as well as super handy for autumn where the temperature can remain relatively warm even in wet and windy conditions, with it offering the perfect amount of protection from the elements without making you overheat in too many layers.

We didn't catch so much as a glimpse of Helen's choice of footwear, though we'd be surprised if she wasn't wearing her go-to chunky lace-up Hunter boots that are equal parts chic and practical with their stylish platform sole, crisp cream colour, and comfortable padded ankle that might just make them the ultimate pair of autumnal walking boots.

And, the smallest of chic details, did you notice Helen's trendy autumn manicure? Tying into the red of her top, her nails were painted a stunning deep burgundy shade which we love for autumn.