5 Pieces You Can Wear Now and All Through Autumn
Daniela ByrneChoosing new pieces for your transitional wardrobe can be overwhelming. You want pieces that can be worn now, but also will not be put away for the winter months - pieces that are versatile and have longevity. Here are 5 pieces that are exactly that.
The Perfect Everyday Blouse: Betty Barclay Adjustable Waist Blouse in Dark Sky
Why You’ll Love It:
This blouse is effortlessly elegant and incredibly versatile. The adjustable drawstring enables you to customise the fit and accentuate the waist. The collared neckline makes the piece polished while still casual. Ideal for work or day-to-day wear, this blouse provides comfort and style. The ¾ length sleeve is also ideal for transitional dressing, providing slight warmth while still being easily layered for colder months.
How to Wear Now:
This can be styled with tan straight leg trousers and loafers for workwear. For casual, daily wear, pair with blue denim and finish off with white trainers.
How to Wear into the Winter:
For professional wear, layer with a short coat and straight leg trousers. For casual wear, opt for dark denim and white trainers with a navy stripe for balance.
Versatile Outerwear: Zapara Extenzo Open Jacket
Why You’ll Love it:
Perfect for effortless layering, this contemporary biker-like style is crafted from soft jersey material and features a relaxed open design with sharp notch lapels for polished appeal. This piece features practical side zip pockets also. This may be the perfect transitional piece as it is easily layered and accessorised.
How to Wear Now:
In the milder September weeks wear the jacket open and flowing over a basic top, providing a layer over a summer basic. Pair with culottes and complete the look with a kitten heel or ballerina flat. Accessorise with a pendant to compliment the lapels of the jacket.
How to Wear into the Winter:
Coming into the colder months, this piece will still be regularly reached for in your wardrobe. For the brisk weather, add a chunky scarf and zip up the jacket halfway, enough to secure the scarf without covering it completely. Style with a full length trouser or jeans, with a flat leather boot for warmth instead of the ballerina flats.
Wardrobe Staple: Only Onlsonja Wide Leg Trousers
Why You’ll Love It:
Coming in three colours perfect for A/W; black, chocolate and burgundy, these high waisted wide leg trousers offer a modern and flattering silhouette, you may just need it in every colour. The trousers feature belt loops and outer pleating which allows for elegant movement throughout the wide leg.
How to Wear It Now:
They can be worn for daily wear with a simple top and trainers in the current transition into autumn or also can be elevated with heels and an elegant cream satin top for a night time look. For extra structure, add a belt to cinch the waist.
How to Wear Into the Winter:
For daily wear, pair with ankle boots, a long sleeve blouse and matching blazer for an effortlessly polished look. For added warmth, add a scarf.
For evening wear, pair with a point-toe heeled ankle boot to elevate the look and elongate the leg. Perfect for pairing with a festive, sequin top coming into the festive season.
The Perfect Transitional Dress: Sophie B Riadella Plisse Pleated Floral Dress
Why You'll Love It:
This dress will elevate you wardrobe and is perfect for this transitional period with its light, sheer sleeves and flowing skirt. This piece shows how floral can be worn in autumn right through until the winter, through darker colours and plisse pleats. The delicate floral is further enhanced by shimmering lurex pinstripes throughout, with the tie neck and round neckline adding a refined touch. The sheer sleeves provide graceful coverage, and the tiered hemline and plisse pleats allow for beautiful movement throughout the garment. The dress also features a flattering elasticated waistband for comfort, and detachable jewellery allowing for dressing up or down depending on the occasion.
How to Wear It Now:
Wear this piece with a rosy nude point toe heel for the beginning of autumn to brighten and lift the lighter colours from the floral pattern featured on the dress. This dress also pairs beautifully with a light, short jacket for layering if needed. Accessorise with gold earrings to compliment the detachable jewellery.
How to Wear It into the Winter:
Carry this dress into the colder months by pairing with light denier tights to complement the sheer sleeves and tiered hemline. Switch the rosy nude shoes for a black heel or heeled suede knee high boots for extra coverage. Complete the look with a warm short coat.
Look No Further for the Perfect Pair of Jeans: MAC Jeans Dream Wide Leg Jeans in Brown
Why You'll Love It:
Brown may just be the new black and there is no better time than autumn to introduce more brown into your wardrobe. These jeans are effortlessly chic and comfortable. The high-rise silhouette combined with authentic mega flex denim results in an ultimately flattering fit, and jeans that move as you do. The straight, wide-leg cut creates a modern, elongating line while the mega flex fabric smooths and flatters. The jeans feature a classic 5 pocket design with button and zip closures for a timeless style that is sure to stay in your wardrobe.
How to Wear it Now:
Style this staple with a flowy white blouse tucked in with a matching brown belt to further accentuate the waist. Complete this look with complimentary gold bangles and a loafer featuring gold buckles. Optional: a polka dot neck scarf would perfectly marry the brown of the jeans and white of the blouse, or a pop of colour with mustard would beautifully compliment the earthy tones, particularly for sallow skin tones.
How to Wear into the Winter:
These jeans will still be a wardrobe staple in the winter months. By styling these with a chunky cream turtleneck, long woollen, double breasted coat and ankle boot, these jeans provide a warm base for the perfect neutral winter outfit. Complete this look with an animal print scarf to liven up the neutral tones.