These multitasking pieces have longevity …
Main image (left to right): COS, Acne Studios at Net-a-Porter and Massimo Dutti.
The vest top that you’ll get loads of wear out of in warm weather will layer perfectly with a blazer and a jeans (try the season’s combat pocket ones) into autumn. A ribbed style with a halter-neck has a little something extra.
Ribbed halter top, €39.95, at Massimo Dutti.
Lightweight knitwear is a shrewd investment for the next few months. A sleeveless knit, especially with a dipped back like the COS piece below, is a striking end of summer look, but when the temperature drops you can layer a turtleneck or long-sleeve underneath.
Pleated knitted sleeveless top, €69, at COS.
Denim skirts may be the preserve of beachy looks worn with flip-flops and sandals in August, but flash-forward to autumn and they can look luxurious paired with knitwear, the ever-popular loafer and thick socks.
Organic denim maxi skirt, Acne Studios, €330; www.net-a-porter.com.
Caridgan cool: ribbed knits in shades of beige and oatmeal nod to the season’s penchant for quiet luxury. Wear one on its own now and, later in the season, with a blazer jacket. If you’re really fond of layering, you can pop a T-shirt underneath, too.
Rib knit cardigan, €23.99, at H&M.
A white T-shirt on its own is casual-cool, pair it with a dark blazer and tapered tweed trousers and you’ve got an elevated office look.
Flared crewneck T-shirt in organic cotton, €29, at & Other Stories.