Between the seasons: 13 ways to wear cooler-weather staples

"Although the sun continues to make a strong finale, the mercury always has other plans."

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023 - 02:00

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

As holiday tans and balmy evenings fade, there’s a certain resistance to putting away our summer wardrobes.

Although the sun continues to make a strong finale, the mercury always has other plans.

That’s not to say, we can’t eke out some extra wear time. Any closet worth its hangers can make ‘between-seasons’ a coveted aesthetic.

Simply find the staples that do flexitime (we found 13!) and make your clothes work for you.

THE EDIT:

Lightweight shower-resistant parka, Next, €95

adidas ‘Samba OG’ trainers, Brown Thomas, €120

Arizona ‘Big Buckle’ sandals, Birkenstock, €100

Rectangle frame sunglasses, Penneys, €3.50

‘The Vancouver’ bag, DeMellier, €445

Recycled cotton canvas cap, Arket, €35

M&S Collection slim fit ankle grazer jeans, M&S, €50

Check print smock midi dress, Penneys, €20

The full volume t-shirt, COS, €35

Waist tie shirt dress, Paisie, €139.95

‘Tabata’ washed linen shirt, Soeur, was €225; now €135

‘Weber’ lightweight technical cotton hooded parka, Souer, €375

‘Vhari’ cardigan, French Connection, €75

STYLE NOTES:

THE DOUBLE DUTY DRESS: Find a frock that goes the distance with a few savvy switches. Add Chelsea boots and a chunky cardigan to a smock dress or streamline a shirt iteration with a tank top, slingbacks, and straight-leg jeans.
CLIMATE CONTROL: Should a ‘grand soft day’ be in the offing, box clever with weather-friendly staples like a roomy lightweight parka and baseball cap. Sunglasses optional.
LOVE LAYERING: The key to mastering trans-seasonal style? Light layers that add texture and visual interest while allowing for Mother Nature’s ‘changeable’ temperament.
BASICALLY AMAZING: Elevate between-season basics with palette-cleansing neutrals mixed with hardware accents and a pop of metallics.