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INSPIRATION AND ADVICE
5 STYLES TO SAVE YOUR END-OF-SUMMER PLANS
By Sarah Waldron, 17 August 2026
The last few weeks of summer are the most social – and with so much going on, it’s easy for the occasional last-minute day trip or bank holiday BBQ to slip your mind. So, if the group chat starts pinging with plans and you need something special to transform your final ‘fits of the season, look no further. Here are five of the best styles that’ll raise any look above the ordinary. P.S. don't sleep on Next Day Delivery either.
FOOTBALL SEASON KO: THE 26/27 JERSEY
adidas Football Arsenal 26/27 away shirt in blue, £85
When one door closes, another opens – in life and in football. The chants ceased for a while after Spain took the global title, but they've started again since Arsenal kicked off against newly-promoted Coventry. Watching the league's matches at the pub? Of course you are! You’ll need a freshly-minted jersey for that. This one is Arsenal’s 26/27 away shirt, but you can also get the home versions at ASOS. You’re not restricted to last season’s champions either – Spurs supporters, Chelsea lovers and Man United devotees can all get their football fix here.
DINNER-TO-DRINKS: SMART-CASUAL TROUSERS
Levi's xx chino baggy pltd in beige, £100
Straight leg trousers are the silent assassins of your wardrobe – they get the job done without any fanfare or fuss. The end of summer is an excellent time to have a pair of Levi’s chinos in your wardrobe. These have a slightly looser cut than your average, so they bridge the gap between smart and casual (and the looming gap between the seasons). Perfect for making the most of the last summer days, when you’ve accidentally double-booked a dinner date and drinks with mates, and need to look good for both.
THE CITY WEDDING: CLARKS WALLABEES
Clarks Wallabee Lite shoes in maple suede, £75
You’ve got a city wedding pencilled in the diary, so you need to bump your suit up in the style stakes – fast. Look no further than your feet. Clarks's Wallabees – smart-casual classics since the 60s – are just the ticket for elevating relaxed tailoring. This crepe-soled Lite pair is made from smooth maple suede that’ll go especially well with neutral suits. In fact, Wallabees are such an excellent all-rounder you could wear the same pair with jeans to the morning-after debrief.
THE DAY TRIP: A COLOURFUL WINDBREAKER
New Balance Rc jacket in streamsong, £130
The day trip can take many forms. Are you a 'countryside stomp' person or does the promise of exploring a new city call out to you? Either way, New Balance’s RC jacket should be your companion. It’s lightweight, water-resistant, packs away into its own pocket – but one of the most compelling things about it has to be the vivid blue and white colourway. Just this one extra layer will instantly transform a basic ‘fit into something more considered.
THE BANK HOLIDAY BBQ: A GRAPHIC TEE
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No Problemo 100% cotton Energy t-shirt with print in white, £56
Your mate’s bank-holiday BBQ is the best time to debut a new graphic tee – think a regular version, but with extra character. Besides the obvious aesthetic appeal, the right print will be a rewarding talking point over paper plates of charred snacks. No Problemo’s MO is tees that provide exactly that. Wear this one with dark-wash jeans or jorts and get ready to start some conversations.
