Channel Morticia Addams, post-demise Cathy Earnshaw, or a particularly stylish ghost from Edgar Allan Poe’s imagination. The season’s mood? Gothic glamour, dark romance, high drama, and unapologetic lace with a side of mischief—think Wednesday all grown up, relocated to Chelsea, and now shopping on Sloane Street.

This autumn, the Street happens to be a glamorous ghoul’s one-stop shop for spectral chic.

Start with Dior’s removable Victorian collars trimmed with lace and ruffles—perfect for forlorn apparitions with a flair for the theatrical. The delicate ecru lace gown with its ruffled neck was made for gliding through candlelit rooms in full Crimson Peak splendour. Paired with Louis Vuitton’s deep burgundy ankle boots or Saint Laurent’s over-the-knee leather boots, it conjures pure, seductive, witchy intent.

Pair a bewitchingly soft cashmere knit with Dior’s black tulle skirt—it moves like candlelight in a draughty corridor, all flicker and shadow—and you’ve got a look to die for. Twice. 

Or opt for Prada’s silk and lace slip dress in midnight black with blush lace trim, layered with Dolce & Gabbana’s biker boots for a modern gothic heroine vibe.

A sheer organza blouse offers just the right amount of spectral transparency—think less Casper, more The Others. 

More athletic phantoms—poltergeist types—will appreciate Valentino’s ultra-stretchy lace bodysuit, ideally worn with Prada’s studded ballet flats for crawling-the-ceiling chic. Perfect for clinging to walls in true Ring girl fashion, minus the VHS baggage.

Brontë-esque spirits drifting across windswept moors will find comfort (or at least aesthetic satisfaction) in Valentino’s lace-trimmed beanie and gloves. They won’t keep you warm, of course—you’re already dead—but they’ll look exquisite as you pine dramatically for Heathcliff. Keep that undead heart rate high with brisk traipsing. For those preferring a more elegant haunting, Dolce & Gabbana’s lace slingbacks add a touch of ethereal colour to your ghostly ensemble.

And for the finishing touch: Dior’s beret with a net veil—because even the undead deserve excellent millinery. After all, you can’t haunt in bad taste. That’s just ghastly.