Transitional summer-to-autumn fashion made easy

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Yes, it’s still warm enough for iced coffee, and the weather can never seem to make up its mind, but the autumn wardrobe conversation has already started, and honestly, we don’t blame it.

There’s something about that first crisp morning that makes you want to reach for a trench coat, even if you’re sweating by lunchtime.

The trick to nailing this in-between season isn’t a full wardrobe overhaul, it’s a handful of hardworking pieces that get the job done, keeping you cool when the sun’s out and cosy when it isn’t.

Think light jackets over dresses, loafers instead of sandals, a cardigan to throw over your shoulders once the evening cools down. Here’s what’s worth adding to your rotation right now.

LIGHT KNITS AND JACKETS

MANGO - Boat Neck Jersey with Scarf Detail - £46.99 BUY NOW
ZARA - Short Trench Jacket - £59.99 BUY NOW
M&S - Scarf Neck Button Through Cardigan - £36.00 BUY NOW
Pull&Bear - Puffer Jacket with Pockets - £35.99 BUY NOW
MONKI - Knitted Waisted Cardigan - £39.99 BUY NOW
ASOS - Workwear Barn Jacket in Brown with Cord Collar - £35.00 BUY NOW

TROUSERS AND SKIRTS FOR THE IN BETWEEN

M&S - The Wide-Leg Jeans - £36.00 BUY NOW
Topshop - Poplin Bubble Hem Maxi Skirt - £45.00 BUY NOW
UO - Low Rise Trousers - £55.00 BUY NOW
WEEKDAY - Paz Mid Rise Jeans - £39.99 BUY NOW
NA-KD - Elastic Waist Mid Rise Satin Pants - £27.96 BUY NOW
Topshop - Capri Trouser in Black - £36.00 BUY NOW

TOPS AND DRESSES FIT FOR ALL SEASONS

MANGO - Embroidered Puff-Sleeve Blouse - £59.99 BUY NOW
New Look - Dark Brown Jersey Draped Wide Waistband Top - £14.99 BUY NOW
NA-KD - Asymmetric Slit Detail Draped Top - £20.96 BUY NOW
ASOS - Denim V-Neck Mini Dress - £32.00 BUY NOW
M&S - Cotton Midi Column Dress - £36.00 BUY NOW
Nobody's Child - Yellow Check Balloon Sleeve Blouse - £30.00 BUY NOW

STEPPING INTO AUTUMN (SLOWLY)

ZARA - Flat Leather Shoes - £49.99 BUY NOW
ASOS - Slip on Loafer Style Mule in Chocolate Brown - £22.00 BUY NOW
New Look - Burgundy Faux Leather Square Toe Ballet Flat - £15.99 BUY NOW
Next - Natural Woven Mary Janes Shoes - £36.00 BUY NOW
PUMA - Burgundy Tacklette Trainers - £65.00 BUY NOW
Topshop - Atlas Mule Flat Shoe in Tan - £34.00 BUY NOW
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