While we might all pretend to enjoy summer dressing (linens! Sunglasses! Sandals!) there’s no denying the collective sigh of relief heard amongst the fashion set the minute September layers become a viable option once more. After all, can you really call it “personal style” if you’re just throwing on the thinnest piece of fabric in your wardrobe to make it through the sixth heatwave in two months? Sure, clothes serve a purpose, but they’re so much more fun when that purpose is to spark joy rather than satisfy pure pragmatism.

And, with back-to-school season having finally arrived and an undeniable chill in the air, it’s officially time to talk autumn outfits. Or, as some might say, ‘sweater weather’. Whether you’re into knitwear, have already reincarnated your coat closet or lean more towards tailored taste, the style set continue to tap into a series of outfit combinations that form the backbone of almost every great autumn wardrobe.