Transitional is the period we are in right now, beginning of September into October. When the weather becomes changeable but not yet cold enough to wear jumpers and coats. It’s a strange time of year, trying to hold onto Summer but your mindset is moving into Autumn because of back to school, back to work and often new beginnings as we start the countdown to Christmas.
This period can be the hardest to know what to wear, quite often leaving the house in one outfit and having to strip off to another one on your way home. Layering is often the answer to most of the styling problems, but having the right pieces in your wardrobe is the best place to start. These pieces you will re-wear, re-style and go back to time & time again and find that at the same point in the year you will always dress in these pieces.
1. Lightweight jacket
This has to be your most important piece, it must fit in with your wardrobe, your style and your lifestyle as it will become something you live in. A utility jacket is a great option, a shacket in denim or heavier weight fabric or even a blazer are all great pieces to consider.
2. Stripe jumper
Never goes out of style and can be worn in so many different ways, having a go-to stripe jumper is something that every wardrobe needs. Find the right one and it will last you a lifetime.
3. Jeans
A great pair of jeans is a wardrobe staple, it can be hard to find the right pair but also feel stylish in them. Shapes have moved on but there is something for everyone out there, knowing what you need shape wise is key. Look at high waisted, straight leg ankle grazers for this seasons best shape.
4. High top trainers
High top trainers are so great for transition as they are the shoe you wear just before you get your boots out. They look great with everything, from jeans, to trousers, dresses and skirts, you can’t go wrong with adding them to your wardrobe.
5. Printed dress
Whether it be floral, leopard print or star, a printed dress is the perfect piece to wear now with trainers and into Winter with tights and boots. It can be worn as it is or layered up with jumpers and jackets. An investment piece that will be effortless to style up for any social occasion.
6. Stripe shirt
Something that doesn’t require a jacket and looks great with jeans, a stripe shirt is the easiest way to update your look. It never goes out of fashion, its just down to the way you style it.
