It was a sweltering day through the top of the UK’s August heatwave once I went seeking new-in loveliness on the Sézane flagship retailer in Marylebone, London, however that didn’t cease me from swooning over the model’s transeasonal items.
Should you’re a from-afar fan of French woman model like me, then Sézane will likely be firmly in your radar. The Paris-based French trend label is well-known for its laidback, unfussy items and keep-forever high quality – two key pillars of any stylish French wardrobe, many would argue. And, since we’re heading into September, you would possibly say that Sézane severely comes into its personal come autumn – the model is well-known for its fairly knits and tailor-made units, in any case.
On the subject of my very own transitional wardrobe from summer season into autumn, I’ve adopted a sparing perspective. Conserving new items to a minimal and solely investing in issues I can see in my wardrobe within the long-term is de facto necessary to me – as is material high quality and sustainability.
And since I’ve at all times strived to nail that nonchalant, no-effort-required model that the French girlies appear to nail each time (a lady can strive), Sézane appeared like the proper place to start out. For the upcoming season, the model is all about sleeveless knits, denim separates and basic prints like gingham and stripes.
My faves? A two-piece checked co-ord that may simply be separated to create totally different outfits – the extra put on, the higher – and a roomy tote bag in patent leather-based that is simply calling to me for my every day commute. I could not resist attempting a hero piece within the model’s dreamy suede ‘Will’ jacket, both, which nods to one in all AW24’s largest traits.
This is all the pieces I attempted on in Sézane for this week’s Dressing Room Diaries…
The gingham co-ord
I am at all times drawn to co-ords – primarily as a result of they take most of the considering day trip of placing an outfit collectively, but additionally as a result of you possibly can combine and match them with different items. This gingham combo is distinctly extra tailor-made than the linen units I attain for in summer season, however nonetheless feels light-weight because it’s made primarily in cotton. I teamed it with the model’s Albane loafers, however I reckon some slimline midi boots would additionally work. Each items match fairly cosy – so in case you desire a roomier match, measurement up.
The striped shirt, autumn version
Ah, the striped shirt – my without end wardrobe staple. This camel colour-way is right for autumn, and pairs fairly completely with denim. I like the outsized match and extensive cuffs, which really feel a little bit totally different to conventional shirt silhouettes. The Bilma is already billowy and boxy, so I reckon you are effective to take your standard measurement.
The suede jacket
Sézane’s Will jacket is sort of as iconic as its sell-out Clyde trench coat, and I can see why. Made in ultra-soft suede, that straight-cut match is very easy to throw over shirting and denim (aka, the vast majority of my wardrobe) – plus, suede jackets are set to be in every single place this season, if the likes of Miu Miu and Gucci’s AW24 collections are something to go by.
The final word tote bag
I got here for that gleaming, patent end… and stayed for the sheer practicality of the Le Cabas tote, which might fairly actually match a weekend’s price of necessities in, I reckon. I am eyeing it up as a possible work bag, since it will fortunately home my laptop computer. And that mahogany shine? Delish.
Denim is my love language, so there was no method I may resist this button-up quantity, which feels extra tailor-made than my very own go-to denim jacket – a saggy menswear piece. I would workforce this with denims for a double-denim second.
The knit vest
One other Sézane staple is a classy knit vest tucked into denims, so I needed to strive. This shade is the comfortingly impartial ‘Vanilla’, which will be layered over T-shirts, shirts or clothes when it is colder – however worn alone with denims and loafers, it is a great transitional piece.
The on a regular basis crossbody bag
There, I stated it – Sézane do luggage actually effectively. Should you’re a hands-free kinda gal, then a crossbody is simply the ticket – I would fortunately sling the Claude bag over all my outsized coats come autumn/winter.
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