A Few Autumn Style Tricks That Don't Involve Buying Anything
1 of 10Pastels Make Even Black More Fun
So you got on a bit of a sugar-high when you were shopping this summer? Don't pack them away - work them with your winter darks.
2 of 10DIY Your Dungarees
When you splashed out on dungarees this summer, you told yourself that you'd wear them with jumpers rather than vests when it went cold. Now's your time to follow up on that.
3 of 10Eek Out The Era When You Can Still Wear Bare Legs
Sandal season is dead and gone, but you'd be amazed at how resiliant you'll feel to the chill creeping in when you wear chunky socks and shoes.
4 of 10Bring On The Black Again
There's no denying that head-to-toe black can look cool as fuck, so embrace the fact that summer's gone and go the whole hog.
5 of 10Layer Up Sweatshirts And Shirts
Your layering options are endless come autumn, and nothing says done-but-warm like a cotton shirt poking out of either end of a simple sweater.
6 of 10Don't Dismiss Your Summer Shoes
Like pastels, there's no need to pack away bright, summery shoes in the autumn as they work brilliantly with black jeans. Just mind out for puddles.
7 of 10Who Needs A Coat?
Until it goes totally sub-zero, a statement jumper acts as a stylish stand-in for a coat.
8 of 10Be A Coat Commitment-Phobe
Fashion people love balancing a coat on their shoulders, and in this annoying should-you-or-shouldn't-you take a coat out time, it suddenly makes sense.
9 of 10Embrace The Jumper Dress
Heavy enough to keep any chill out, loose enough to still keep you cool, and bang-on-point for a bit of grungey slouch when you drape a leather jacket over it. Wear with thermals when it's proper winter and it'll be your best friend until March.
10 of 10Carry A Spare Shirt In Style
Plaid shirts look great on, but they perhaps look even better tied around the waist. The ultimate in non-committal transeasonal dressing.
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.