Last week, for the first time ever, I entered ‘when does autumn start’ into Google. I was comforted by the fact I wasn’t alone – multiple variations of this question popped up in the ‘people also ask’ search box and the British stereotype of talking about the weather has been ever-more prevalent in recent interactions with friends and colleagues.

This seasonal shift, and when it takes place, has a number of us perplexed this year. But with October headlines including London to bask in ‘unseasonable’ warm conditions this weekend and Parts of the country could see temperatures hit 27ºC this weekend now becoming commonplace, it’s safe to say that our expectations for autumn are shifting, and our wardrobes and style are having to adapt accordingly.

Clearly, we’re seeing the considerable consequences of climate change, which brings up a huge number of concerns for both our planet and its people and forces us to take a closer look at our own environmental impact. But, on a much smaller scale, it seems to be adding stress to our everyday morning routines with the age-old conundrum of What shall I wear? becoming increasingly common. Gone are the days of packing away our shorts and summer dresses come mid-September, swapping them out for woolly jumpers, coats, boots and anything signally cosy comfort in anticipation of autumn. Now, we’re looking at a wardrobe that can accommodate several seasons in a short space of time, requiring pieces to last for longer and be versatile enough to allow us to wear them all year round.

So allow me to introduce you to three key styling tips, picked up from Paris Fashion Week, to help soothe any autumn wardrobe woes. After all, I know I’m not alone in pulling on a thick-knit jumper only to be left carrying it over my shoulder a couple of minutes into my commute or breaking a sweat while trying to sip a pumpkin-spice latte with leather trousers on.

Why is working out what to wear so tricky right now?