Struggling to get dressed? These 5 key pieces are perfect come rain or shine

How to dress for unpredictable weather

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Struggling to get dressed? These 5 key pieces are perfect come rain or shine

By Meena Alexander

7 months ago

2 min read

The weather forecast may be unpredictable, but these five seasonless staples have you covered – just add SPF and an umbrella.


In the battle between the Great British weather and our wardrobes, sudden rain showers and unexpected heatwaves usually win. We’ve all been there: layering up for our morning commute under grey skies only to find ourselves sweating on the Central line or shimmying into an optimistic satin skirt that ends up dragging through puddles.

So how do we crack the dress code when the weather is so unpredictable? The answer is more chic (and certainly more sustainable) than you might think. Fashion insiders call it seasonless style: the art of investing in a handful of key pieces that work hard no matter the forecast.

From an oversized shirt you can dress down with shorts to the perfect all-purpose trench coat, here are the items to shop now and rely on for seasons to come. 

Mango bow knitted midi dress

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The knitted midi

A failsafe midi has long been a building block of our wardrobes, but choosing one in a light knit makes it extra versatile. Wear this flowy Mango dress with gold earrings and fisherman’s sandals when it’s warm, then layer up with a shirt and workwear jacket when temperatures drop. 

Shop Mango bow knitted midi dress, £25.99

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Tu yellow stripe shirt

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The oversized shirt

We defy you to come up with an outfit that isn’t elevated by a crisp, striped shirt. Bring your own sunshine year-round with this lemon yellow version, the perfect complement to cool capri pants and cosy cord trousers. 

Shop Tu yellow stripe shirt, £16

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M&S cotton blend longline trench coat

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The trench coat

Make like a Parisian and invest in an all-purpose trench – you’ll never regret it. This longline cotton coat offers a slight twist on the classic with a neutral khaki shade that looks great against denim and breton stripes.

Shop M&S cotton blend longline trench coat, £179

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Nobodys Child striped co-ord

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The cotton co-ord

Co-ords are too often confined to warm weather, and while they are an easy way to look put-together in summer, with a clever bit of styling you can wear them year-round. When the weather turns autumnal (which, let’s be honest, it could anytime) try pairing this Nobody’s Child set with a high-necked top and your favourite stomper boots. 

Shop Nobodys Child striped Tessa tie front top, £35.40
Shop Nobodys Child striped Faye trousers, £59

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Lewis Hush wide leg jeans

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The wide-leg jeans

Slouchy denim is going nowhere, and this Hush pair comes in the perfect neutral wash to go with everything from bright, flowing tops to sharp tailoring. Right now, we’re wearing ours with suede Birks, but they look just as good dressed up with a kitten heel.

Shop Hush Abi wide leg jeans, £95

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