Incorporating soft, knitted yarns is an easy way to lend a more relaxed approach to the usual corporate dress code, while simultaneously maximising your current tailoring’s wearability into autumn. Vests and crew-neck jumpers can be added under blazers or oversized coats as cooler days approach, but still allow for lapels and statement collars to make an appearance. Similarly, swapping your usual shirt for a roll-neck jumper or knitted polo adds a softer dimension to your look.

As contemporary tailoring leans into the ‘dressed down’ mood of the moment, it’s becoming increasingly easy to invest in smart staples which offer less structure than traditional tailoring. Less padding and less canvasing allow for easier movement, forming a sleek silhouette that’s more versatile for daily wear. But for those sharper pieces you already own? Wear them separately with slouchy, relaxed fits. Cotton crew necks, voluminous wide-leg trousers and versatile rollnecks will become your new go-to pieces.

Love-forever accessories are the key to mastering quick, effortless dressing in the mornings. Whether it’s a trusty tote for carrying those all-important assets or a sophisticated timepiece to ensure you’re never fashionably late, these are the pieces you’ll reach for time and time again. With jewellery – as with tailoring – less is more this season. So, when paring back outfits, allow simple, yet striking chunky gold and silver jewellery to add depth and elevate your look.

While slipping into easy sandals and do-it-all trainers has been our uniform for the summer months, an elevated approach forms the basis of our workwear wardrobe for autumn. Get a step ahead and invest in key footwear styles for the season: a pair of sleek loafers, pointed pumps, show-off brogues or sophisticated mules. Even when dressing down your usual workwear, these versatile shapes will ensure an elevated finish to any outfit.