Transitional style....

It’s hard to come to terms with, but I always feel the August bank holiday symbolises the end of summer for us Brits! Which also means the end of the sunny weather, which leads me onto the next blog quite nicely…. Transitional fashion, from long summer nights, to yep you guess it …dark winter evenings!

As you can now see around the shops, we are entering the final phase of the mid-summer sales, meaning the majority of high street retailers will have fully switched to their autumn/winter collections by the end of August, if they haven’t already. Soon the only summer clothes you’ll find will be buried away in a dark corner complete with red tags crying out for attention.

With this in mind, Monsieur Man, is going to show you how to deal with tricky transitional season in style, along with detailing the key pieces you should have in your wardrobe.Not only is this a period of change for retailers, it’s a time when your wardrobe undergoes some pretty substantial alterations of its own.This period provides you with the opportunity to make some changes to your look. If you’ve been thinking about revamping your personal style for a while, then this is the time to do it.

Unpredictable weather in this period with huge fluctuations in temperature, humidity, heat, wind, rain etc. makes putting together all encompassing outfits extremely difficult.Tackling this issue can be a headache. It’s always so unpredictable, so the biggest key here is: layering, allowing you to strip when the sun comes out and vice versa- this just makes for a more effective and adaptable look! Good layering also allows you to get creative by trying new combinations of pieces or experimenting with your shape.

Why not try wearing one shirt under another, using your long sleeve polos as a jumper, stacking a denim jacket under your blazer, or throwing a knitted blazer on as a make-shift piece of outerwear? .

Choosing your pieces carefully is another great way to deal with the unpredictable weather and transition into autumn. For example, a fisherman jacket is a superb lightweight alternative to heavier outerwear when it comes to tackling the UK weather– wear over a simple Henley tee and you’re set.

As it gets cooler in the evenings consider knitted tops, merino wool jumpers, denim overshirts and heavier weight trousers – exactly the kind of items available on the high street now. For an example, here is a selection of new season pieces that serve exactly the purpose I’ve outlined above:

 

Allsaints Gotland Grandad Jumper

 

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  Reiss Astro Woolly Merino V-neck Sweater Aubergine
   
  
  
  He By Mango Washed Cotton Sweater
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Aspesi Slim-fit Lightweight Overshirt
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  Reiss Townsend Flannel Check Trousers Grey

On reflection let’s not be saddened by the dark winter months ahead, let’s embrace the awesome fashion that come with A/W, once you’ve invested in a few  transitional pieces you will be looking sharp in comfort – whatever the weather!