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EMBRACE THE LAYERS AS WE STEP INTO AUTUMN FOR A SMART SOLUTION TO THOSE WEATHER WARDROBE WOES, SAYS AMY NORBURY.
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UTUMN’S arrival rarely announces itself with certainty. One moment, there’s a chill in the air sharp enough to see your breath; the next, you’re squinting through sunshine and wondering why you wore a coat. Dressing for this most temperamental of seasons is less about following strict rules and more about strategy. And at the heart of that strategy? Layering. Transitional dressing can feel like navigating a sartorial minefield. A structured wool coat might seem sensible for a frosty morning start, but come the evening commute, it’s less “street 72 Reflections September 2025
style” and more “sweating in transit.” Meanwhile, deceptively clear skies can lull even the most seasoned dressers into leaving outerwear behind – only for the heavens to open without warning. So how do you curate a wardrobe that works with the unpredictability, not against it? The key is to build looks that evolve with the weather. Lightweight layers – think fine knits, cotton shirting, lightweight jackets – offer the kind of flexibility no single piece ever could. You’re not locking yourself into a look; you’re giving yourself options. Once the quiet classic of your grandma’s Continued on 74
1. Rosemary Cape, £139, and Melody Scarf, £34.95, Barbour. Available at Barbour.com 2. Layla suede fringe bag, £65, Joe Browns. www.joebrowns.co.uk 3. Cassie blouse, £75, John Lewis & Partners Barrel leg jean, £69, and Flattered Leather hair dot shoe, £225, all John Lewis. www.johnlewis.com 4. Brown Stripe Wide Trousers, £22, and Sage Cable Jumper, £22, Louise Redknapp for Peacocks. www.peacocks.co.uk