WE'RE ALREADY SEEING THIS NEW-SEASON TREND EVERYWHERE

The fashion girlies were all checked out at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

From tartan overshirts to headscarves, all the fashion girlies are using this timeless pattern to slowly shift for autumn. If you’re tiring of tank tops and Bermuda shorts, keep scrolling for several easy ways to update your look for late summer (whilst still staying cool).

With temperatures still unusually high for this time of year, layering is largely off the menu. But it’s always good to prep for an evening chill. Jackets? Not in this climate. But a classic cotton shirt makes a great lightweight alt. Check prints were everywhere at Copenhagen Fashion Week, with earthy palettes nodding to the impending season shift. And if it’s still too toasty to wear a shirt the traditional way, wrapping one around your waist adds dimension and colour to a simple outfit.

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01: Lioness Notting Hill cotton oversized shirt in navy and lemon check, £65
02: ASOS DESIGN interlock micro short in black, £10
03: New Look longline asymmetric lace trim satin cami top in black, £24
04: ASOS DESIGN Fenna premium leather flip flop in black, £28

If you keep up with the trends, you’ll be no stranger to a headscarf. So why not swap in a gingham version ahead of autumn’s arrival? Warm colours boost the seasonal aesthetic of this classic print and bring a touch of country heritage to your look. We’re not quite ready for welly boots and raincoats, but this is a nice way to acknowledge that cooler weather is somewhere on the horizon.

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01: Levi's high waisted mom short in mid wash, £45
02: Topshop long sleeve everyday tee in white, £14
03: ASOS DESIGN oversized bonded tote bag in blue, £28
04: My Accessories satin gingham bandana in red and cream, £10

Heeled mules are the poster child of summer 2026. Wear them with midi skirts, micro shorts, Bermudas or capris – the elevated sandal has become a wardrobe staple. With summer crawling slowly to an end, there’s still time to get your toes out. But tartan prints are an easy way to mix up your footwear roster after months of throwing on the same thing. We also love how much a statement shoe can do for an outfit. Just throw on with a white poplin dress and your entire aesthetic immediately looks more intentional.

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01: Topshop Maddie large shoulder bag in black, £32
02: Missyempire double sculpted slinky capri trousers in black, £22
03: ASOS DESIGN compact cotton plunge top in buttermilk, £18
04: ASOS DESIGN Nelly bow detail high heeled mules in check, £32

A good dress is the ultimate transitional piece, taking you for balmy evenings to brisk dinners with a few swaps. Whether you layer under a jacket or pair with flip flops, a statement dress will always have a function and pays its dues year-round. So, investing in a checked dress at this point in the season is sure to pay off. Draped styles are going nowhere fast, having dominated street style and recent runways. And when finished in a print as timeless as tartan, you’ve bagged yourself a forever piece. Proof that a simple pattern swap can transform a silhouette, the checkered dress is a must for this confusing, in-between time of year.

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01: SEQWL Capri heeled thong sandal in suedette taupe, £22
02: Topshop premium linen blend halter neck lace hem occasion maxi dress, £65
03: ASOS DESIGN sateen look bomber jacket in tobacco, £55