It was a sweltering day through the peak of the UK’s August heatwave once I went searching for 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.
If you happen to’re a from-afar fan of French lady fashion like me, then Sézane will probably be firmly in your radar. The Paris-based French vogue 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 may say that Sézane severely comes into its personal come autumn – the model is well-known for its fairly knits and tailor-made units, in spite of everything.
In terms of my very own transitional wardrobe from summer time 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 actually necessary to me – as is cloth high quality and sustainability.
And since I’ve at all times strived to nail that nonchalant, no-effort-required fashion that the French girlies appear to nail each time (a woman can attempt), Sézane appeared like the right place to start out. For the upcoming season, the model is all about sleeveless knits, denim separates and traditional 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 making an attempt a hero piece within the model’s dreamy suede ‘Will’ jacket, both, which nods to one in every of AW24’s largest developments.
This is every part 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 pondering day out of placing an outfit collectively, but additionally as a result of you’ll be able to combine and match them with different items. This gingham combo is distinctly extra tailor-made than the linen units I attain for in summer time, 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 comfortable – so in the event you want a roomier match, dimension up.
The striped shirt, autumn version
Ah, the striped shirt – my eternally wardrobe staple. This camel colour-way is good for autumn, and pairs fairly completely with denim. I really like the outsized match and large cuffs, which really feel just a little totally different to conventional shirt silhouettes. The Bilma is already billowy and boxy, so I reckon you are wonderful to take your normal dimension.
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, nearly all 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 last 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 value 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 manner I might resist this button-up quantity, which feels extra tailor-made than my very own go-to denim jacket – a dishevelled menswear piece. I would workforce this with denims for a double-denim second.
The knit vest
One other Sézane staple is an elegant knit vest tucked into denims, so I needed to attempt. This shade is the comfortingly impartial ‘Vanilla’, which may be layered over T-shirts, shirts or attire 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 mentioned it – Sézane do baggage actually effectively. If you happen to’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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