Dressing for changeable summer days is tough. Whether you’re running around town with errands to do and places to be, or pounding the streets of your favourite holiday destination sightseeing, shopping and of course, stopping for that all-important cocktail, temperature fluctuations when you’re trying to look good and feel comfortable are not ideal.
As soon as summer starts acting out of character and behaving more like early autumn, it’s hard to know how to look chic. At least it was, until I put my thinking cap on and created the ultimate transitional summer-into-autumn capsule wardrobe for you.
I’ve scrolled through hundreds of pictures of the most put-together influencers, celebrities and fashion people (you know, the ones who look like they’ve never even seen a bead of sweat), then combined that inspiration with my own expertise as a stylist and editor in London for a decade of sticky, rainy, unpredictable summers. I’ve managed to figure out the recurring items and trends that can make you look effortlessly chic, whatever the temperature.
Below, you’ll find a concise edit of 14 key pieces that will help you effortlessly transition your wardrobe from late summer to autumn, whilst still looking elevated. This is quiet luxury: The summer capsule edition, with pieces that can absolutely work into the next season, from light tailoring to white dresses, beautiful leather sandals and the most classic swimsuit style (if you’re still looking forward to your holiday).
And the best part? These items require hardly any effort at all to style them successfully. I made sure to include only the easiest pieces that you can throw on in the morning, all of which go together, some of which you may already own. Even if you feel flustered by the forecast, these effortlessly elegant looks won’t give you away.
Keep scrolling for all the answers to your wardrobe prayers…
1. White Trousers
Reformation
Olina Linen Pant
COS
High-Waisted Wide-Leg Linen-Blend Trousers
Raey
Wide-leg Ramie and Cotton-Blend Chino
2. Contrast Tank Top
Massimo Dutti
Sleeveless Contrast T-Shirt
Mango
Contrast Spaghetti Strap Top
Reformation
Harlan Knit Top
3. Black Swimsuit
Toast Swim
Solid High Cut One-Piece Swimsuit
ARKET
Square-Neck Swimsuit
4. Shirt + Shorts Set
With Nothing Underneath
Weave Celeste Blue Co-Ord Set
WAT. the Brand
Short Sleeve Linen Shirt
Asceno
Prague Linen Short-Sleeved Shirt
5. Woven Basket Bag
Dragon Diffusion
Triple Jump Small Woven-Leather Basket Bag
Demellier
The Midi New York
6. Simple Leather Sandals
Ancient Greek Sandals
Eleftheria Braided Leather Sandals
Massimo Dutti
Flat Slider Sandals With Metal Ring Detail
The Row
Kris Crossover Leather Sandals
7. Perfect White Dress
Tove
Lauryn Strapless Gathered Cotton-Blend Midi Dress
Reformation
Frankie Linen Dress
DÔEN
+Net Sustain Anneau Broderie Anglaise Organic Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress
8. Polished Jacket
SELF-PORTRAIT
Cropped Crystal-Embellished Metallic Tweed Jacket
M&S Collection
Pure Cotton Tweed Collarless Short Jacket
9. Maxi Skirt
COS Atelier
The High-Slit Maxi Pencil Skirt
Reformation
Layla Silk Skirt Es
Free People
Free-Est Caught in the Moment Maxi Skirt
10. Waistcoat
Reformation
Billie Linen Vest
The Frankie Shop
Gelso Tailored Waistcoat
Alex Mill
Mathilde Striped Linen Vest
11. Strappy Low Heels
Toteme
The Flip-Flop Heel
The Row
Graphic Leather Sandals
Aeyde
Roda Leather Sandals
12. Bandeau Top
Raey
Trapeze Crepe Bandeau Top
Reformation
Spritz Linen Top
House of Dagmar
Sculpted Tube Top
13. Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Celine Eyewear
Triomphe Oval Acetate Sunglasses
Toteme
The Classics Sunglasses Havana
& OTHER STORIES
Oval Sunglasses Brown
14. Gold Drop Earrings
Anthropologie
The Petra Mini Drop Earrings
Missoma
Savi Dome Small Hoop Earrings
Jigsaw
Chunky Dome Earring in Gold
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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