Celebrating the End of Summer: New Styles For The Cooler Weather

BY Natasha Bailey ON 27 August, 2025

The last golden weeks of summer are your moment to future-proof your outfits—easing from breezy days to crisp mornings—without jumping straight into heavy winter wear.

1) Long-Sleeve Staples: Easy base layers that move with the season.

When the temperature slides but you’re not ready for knits, long-sleeve polos are the perfect bridge—polished enough for dinner, relaxed enough for a casual office day.

• Tommy Hilfiger - 1985 Regular Fit Long Sleeve Polo: clean everyday option.
• Paul Smith - Merino Wool Stripe Polo: breathable, refined.
• Parajumpers - Oberon Polo: earthy colour pop.

2) Mid-Layer Musts: Warmth without bulk

As days shorten, your best friend is the “grab ‘n’ go” layer—light enough not to overheat, warm enough to fight the evening chill.

• Tommy Hilfiger - Half Zip with Cashmere: polished, versatile.
• Parajumpers - Charlie Easy Sweatshirt: relaxed comfort.
• Swazi - Bush Shirt Fleece: structured and cosy.

3) Outerwear Essentials: Light protection now, heavier warmth later.

Early autumn is all about lightweight protection. Go for silhouettes that shrug off showers and layer over knits without bulk.

• Tommy Hilfiger - Heritage Trench: Sleek classics
  
• Paul Smith Lightweight Mac or Recycled Nylon Mixed Media Jacket: hybrid coverage.
  
• Swazi - Kagoule or Snow Peak - PE Poplin Jacket light technical shells.
  
• Tommy Hilfiger - Wool Coat: sharp cold-weather option.

4) Gilets: Your transitional layering hero.

If you buy one transitional piece, make it a gilet. They warm your core, free your arms, and slide under macs or over fleeces.

• Tommy Hilfiger - Core Packable Quilted Gilet: travel-ready.
• Belstaff. - Icon Gilet: versatile neutral.
• Paul Smith: Mixed Media Gilet: textured contrast.

Transitional style isn’t about buying everything new. It’s about smart layers that play nicely together. 

With these picks you’ll have a modular wardrobe that flexes from lingering summer sun to that first frosty morning, without sacrificing style.