As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our wardrobes face that tricky in-between stage: not quite summer, not fully autumn. Transitional dressing is all about finding those versatile pieces that keep you cool when the sun shines but cosy when the temperatures drop.
From lightweight layers to season-spanning staples, we’re breaking down the key items that make shifting your style from summer to autumn effortless, available in UK sizes 8-28.
Transitioning Into Autumn
1. Lightweight Knitwear
Level up your new season knitwear game with this metallic crew neck cardigan. This is the perfect pick for your next night out to combat the evenings getting cooler! Made from a soft woven fabric, this cardigan is ideal for a comfy evening look.
Just because we are entering colder months doesn’t mean we always want to compromise on colour! That’s where our pink contrast piping jumper comes in. Made from a soft knitted fabric, it features a crew neckline and a piped seam detail.
Wear with jeans for effortless weekend wear.
Make everyday dressing easier with this knit v-neck jumper. With a soft knit fabric and a flattering v-neckline, this jumper is the perfect transitional piece for layering or wearing solo!
2. Jackets
Invite a jacket that will effortlessly take you from season to season to your wardrobe, such as our faux leather trucker jacket. Featuring long sleeves with elasticated cuffs, a zipper fastening, and concealed popper fastenings, this jacket is perfect for refreshing your outerwear line up.
Add a hint of denim to your layering line up with this denim quilted jacket, made from a soft cotton fabric. With front pouch pockets, a quilted design, a v-neckline, and front popper fastenings, this is the perfect lightweight layering staple.
3. Midi & Maxi Dresses
Refresh your evening looks for the new season with this chiffon tiered dress. Made from a soft chiffon fabric, it features a ruched waist, long cuffed sleeves, a blurred rose print, and a tiered style. Wear with heels or heeled boots to complete the look.
If you’re looking to upgrade your office looks for the new season then this tailored button midi dress is perfect. In a berry red colour and with button tab detailing it creates the perfect blend of formal and style for your workwear wardrobe.
4. Leggings
Give your bottoms rotation a refresh with these leopard print flared leggings. Crafted from a soft woven fabric, they feature an elasticated waistband and a kick flare design.
Style with a vest for warmer days or knitwear for when autumn freshness arrives.
Elevate your everyday looks with these stirrup leggings made from a soft cotton stretch fabric. Featuring an elasticated waistband, a high waisted design, and stirrup hems for a secure fit, these leggings are an ideal pick for those in between weather days.
5. Wide Leg Trousers
Add a transitional print to your wardrobe with these striped wide leg trousers. With a drawstring tie, an elasticated waistband, and side pockets, these trousers are perfect for all of your everyday looks.
Bring some sophistication to your new season work looks with these wide leg belted trousers. Made from a durable woven fabric, they feature an adjustable belted waist, a zip fastening, and side pockets.
Perfect to style with everyday ballet pumps or loafers for a timeless office look.
6. Timeless Boots
It’s time to start looking at refreshing your boots collection! These patent block heel ankle boots are perfect for your evening looks this season. With a low block heel, a rounded toe, and a side zipper fastening, they are the perfect nod to autumn styling.
For something more everyday appropriate choose these faux suede chelsea ankle boots. This is a timeless style that will effortlessly take you into the new season. Pair with any smart or casual look and walk around with confidence.
7. Sweats
Add a pop of colour to your sweats collection with this red colour block sweatshirt. Made from a soft cotton fabric, it features colour block panels and a crew neckline. Put together with jeans and trainers for an ideal weekend outfit.
Create a matching moment for the new season which still has a nod to summer with its light blue colour – our tracksuit featuring wide leg joggers and a zip sweatshirt!
8. Transitional Blouses
Introduce a new staple to your wardrobe with this floral tie neck blouse. Made from a lightweight woven fabric, this blouse can easily take you from warmer days to breezier evenings.
Style with smart trousers and heels for the ultimate desk to dinner look.
This dobby spot sleeve blouse is an ideal transitional option for all of your going out needs. With a crew neckline and a dobby spot sleeve, this blouse will look great with jeans and ballet flats for a look worth wearing out!
Your nice top collection just got even better with this corset body mesh blouse. Made from a soft mesh fabric, it features a scooped neckline, long mesh sleeves, and a corset body. Pair with faux leather trousers and heels for your next night out.
Shop the new season collection for more inspiration.
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