Late-Summer Style Edit: 5 Effortless, Classic & Comfortable Outfit Ideas.
Summer’s final stretch has its own rhythm, softer light, slower days, and just enough warmth to keep bare legs in rotation. It’s that in-between moment when you’ve worn your favourite pieces to death, but still want to look fresh, effortless, and a little bit polished.
Whether you’re winding down beach weekends, dressing for warm city evenings, or refining your weekday staples, these looks deliver ease without sacrificing elegance. From crisp linen layers to fluid silhouettes, here are five end-of-summer outfits to carry you seamlessly into fall, chic, comfortable, and endlessly wearable.
By Alice Codford
The Effortless Shirt & Shorts Co-Ord Set
SHIRT: WNU The Weekend Seersucker Shirt, £95 SHORTS: WNU The Boxer Shorts Seersucker, £60 BAG: mansur gavriel Limited Edition Pascucci Bag, £210 (Was £325) SANDALS: Ancient Greek Sandals Homeria Sandals, £205 NECKLACE: Maison Mayle Trinity Reine necklace, £660 RING: Heavenly London The Pebble Ring, £180The Cool T-Shirt & Jeans Combo
T-SHIRT: COS Regular T-Shirt, £30 JEANS: Levi's 501® Original Jeans, £100 BAG: Mansur Gavriel Everyday Cabas, £545 FLATS: La double j Ballerina Flats, £490 BRACELET: COS Chunky Silver Bangle, £45 SUNGLASSES: COS Oversized Aviator Sunglasses, £75
The Perfect Neutral Tones
TOP: COS Crew Neck T-Shirt, £19 TROUSERS: COS Pleated Wide leg trousers, £95 FLATS: Mansur gavriel woven ballerinas, £395 BAG: Massimo Dutti Raffia tote, £149 EARRINGS: YSSO Kombos Earrings, £350 WATCH: Aspinal of london The Mayfair Watch, £850The Ready & Go Linen Dress
DRESS: Massimo Dutti Linen Midi Dress, £119 BAG: Saint Laurent Le 5 À 7 Bea tote, £2,700 SANDALS: Massimo Dutti Leather Sandals, £119 NECKLACE: Maison Mayle Cornucopia necklace, £1,811 RING: Lié studio The Nanna ring, £105 SUNGLASSES: Chloé Aly Sunglasses, £350The Perfect Summer LBD
DRESS: James Perse Linen Dress, £225 BAG: Muuñ Sophie mini straw tote, £155 FLATS: Le Monde Beryl Regency Slipper, £265 EARRINGS: By Pariah The Jug Hoops, £250 RINGS: By Pariah Stone Trilogy Stack, £525 SUNGLASSES: Saint Laurent Sunglasses, £220