Transeasonal Pieces Perfect For Autumn – And Beyond
With autumn getting into full swing there’s a lot of talk about transeasonal dressing. More than just a buzzword, the truth is that in Irish weather transitional pieces serve us for far longer than a mere few weeks between the seasons. In Ireland, the likelihood of wearing a trench coat in June is quite high, equally our increasingly mild autumns mean we rely heavily on knitwear as chic outerwear.
These five buys are key to transitional dressing and provide the building blocks you need to move seamlessly – and stylishly – from one season to the next.
1. A KNITTED VEST
The unsung hero of transitional dressing, a knitted vest is perfect for those ‘inbetweeny’ weather days, where you need an extra layer but you’re not yet ready for more heavy-duty knits. The perfect no-effort piece, it can be layered over a shirt, and paired with jeans, or teamed with a dress. Choose one with a statement high neck, in a chic shade of olive, like this knitted vest by Beaumont Organic, below, which is made from 100 per cent recycled fibres.
2. THE PERFECT SLOUCHY JEANS
Switching seasons is all about having reliable staples: that’s why great jeans are key. Slouchy, with a straight leg and an elasticated waist, Poudré Organic’s Gentiane jeans, which come in three shades – black, dark blue and ecru – are a veritable (and ultra-comfy!) wardrobe saviour.
3. A VERSATILE CROPPED JACKET
A boxy, cropped jacket isn’t just for mild weather. The beauty of these statement pieces is that they can be worn well into winter: we love them teamed under a wool coat when the weather turns cold (a lesson in cool girl layering). Equally, they work perfectly for now with jeans and a T-shirt. Sustainable French label Poudré Organic’s quilted Veste Anis is on our wish-list.
4. A WEAR-ANYWHERE STRIPE TOP
A French-influenced striped long sleeve is timeless and trendless, which is why it’s the perfect forever buy. Whether you’re looking to pair it with beautiful wide-leg jeans or an of-the-moment pair of corduroy trousers, this reliable striped T-shirt is your get dressed BFF. Try the Marynaa oatmilk black striped T-shirt, below, by Armed Angels.
5. THE EARTH-FRIENDLY TRAINERS
Plug the wardrobe gap between sandals and winter boots with a pair of excellent trainers. Not only do the MoEa vegan trainers come in a versatile shade of white, that is cool enough to offset with dresses and crisp enough to elevate T-shirts and jeans, they’re earth-friendly too, handcrafted from a grape resin that uses grape waste from the wine industry. Chic and conscious!
Slowstreet’s Autumn Sustainable Style Tip
Autumn isn’t just about buying great knitwear, it’s about re-wearing the knits you already own. (Especially seeing as wearing an item 50 times rather than five times reduces its carbon emissions by 400 per cent per year.) No garment should ever be thrown away because of pilling or lints, so give your favourite jumper or cardigan a glow-up with the Pilo Clothing Shaver by Steamery, €59 – a genius tool that’ll make your knits like new again.
