TRANSITIONAL STYLE

. ZARA AW14 TRENCH .

The thing with this time of year is that it’s neither just hot nor super cold, it’s neither just sunshine nor rain, it’s a huge mixture with a bit of everything thrown in for good measure. One minute you may be getting drenched in a monsoon like downpour, the next sunburnt as the sunshine breaks through the thick clouds. It’s a sartorial challenge for even the most accomplished, but i’d say us Brits give transitional style a pretty good whirl seeing as most seasons we’re thrown this challenge of trying to dress remotely appropriately for the ever promiscuous weather.

I think my sartorial tactic for this time of year is layers, dress for summer underneath and winter on top. It sort of leaves you ready for whatever the weather might throw at you. For example team your favourite summer mini with your favourite winter boots, add a simple tee or sweater to the look and throw on top a ‘transitional’ style coat (i.e. trench, gilet, leather jacket, duster coat etc). I always like to thrown on a hat for good measure, should the rain decide to shit it down, at least my hair remains dry (avoiding a near disaster I assure you)!! And there you go, bobs your uncle (not literally of course, it’s just a saying).