Although perhaps surprising, the official last day of summer is 21 September. So there’s still time to eke out the last of your summer wardrobe in the hope of extending the longer days, warmer weather and al fresco dinners for a little longer, albeit if you do so wrapped under a blanket.

Following months of tumultuous weather, this is sure to come as great news for some: your favourite denim shorts, newly bought linen dress and comfy sandals that you may have worn only once or twice needn’t be packed away just yet.

However, while we can still expect some days of sunshine, there are already signs of an autumnal shift – leaves falling from trees, a slightly cooler breeze and the rather regular sighting of grey clouds in the sky – signalling what we’d refer to as a transitional time. And sadly, it often wreaks havoc with our wardrobes.

Of course, there are solutions that satisfy this shift. Here at Stylist, we’ve made it our job to solve all outfit woes, after all. So, with some clever styling tips and the incorporation of items already hiding in your wardrobe, you’ll easily be able to extend your summer wardrobe into late September and beyond without prioritising style over practicality. Think swapping sandals for boots, layering long-sleeve tops under your favourite T-shirts and, when in doubt, turning to that trusty trench coat. Below are the tips we turn to time and time again.

Summer style isn’t out just yet: four ways to extend your warm weather wardrobe