You can see this in the refined navy bomber, which can be worn for a mild autumn day or slung in a bag if things get a little warmer. We’ve styled it with an RWS merino crew lightweight sweater, which you could easily swap out for a T-shirt, and some duck-green travel pants, which will give you a pop of colour when you’re on the move.

Alternatively, if you need something more substantial to leave the house in – especially when the forecast is telling you: all of the weather – a lightweight, classic coat is your friend at this time of year. Waterproof and padded, Club Monaco’s light grey mac is versatile, but also as sleek and stylish as the herringbone navy Sutton trousers we’ve paired it with. But you could just as easily wear some jogging bottoms or a pair of jeans.

Perhaps you don’t need outerwear at all – or rather outerwear of a different kind. The Club Monaco ribbed boucle crew light khaki sweater is versatile, too. This is outerwear when it's dry and mild. And it can be smartened up, like we’ve done, with Club Monaco’s caviar elasticated trousers. There’s a refined tee under the sweater, too, which can be revealed if the sun decides to get its act together unexpectedly.

If you need to spruce yourself up – say for a dinner date, a presentation or any other occasion that requires a bit of subtle refinement – there’s a navy blazer for that. It’s unconstructed and a little more breathable than more formal, stiffer jackets, which will help you feel relaxed and light. The cashmere textured Henley will be welcome next to your skin. And the indigo jeans anchor the look in a sober, classic feel.

And finally, a celebration of the simple T-shirt. This cropped, contemporary, beige crewneck version is for days when our arms need to be free, and the notion of a sweater or a jacket makes you hot and bothered. A pair of loose, pleated trousers will make the perfect partner. Just make sure you do actually pack a jacket, for when the weather inevitably turns…