I know we likely have a few more heatwaves to contend with before autumn dressing begins in earnest, but if you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your finger on the trigger of September dressing, ready to swaddle yourself in a knit at a moment’s notice. Until then, there’s late summer and early autumn to ease into, and this week, I’ve come across the chic outfit formula I think will see us through both. Styled by Elsa Hosk for a seaside soirée, the model wore the three-piece look I’ll be reaching for on repeat as soon as the calendar strikes September.
Starting with the polished foundation, Elsa built her look around a classic blue shirt. Inherently polished yet pleasantly uncomplicated, the button-down lends an elevated feel without looking overly styled. Layered with another foolproof wardrobe staple, she then slipped into a pair of mid-wash straight-leg jeans. Skimming the legs without clinging to them, the straight-leg silhouette brings a relaxed polish to the outfit, harmonising with the neatness of the blue shirt.
Worn with a shoe trend moments away from taking off, Elsa styled her jeans and shirt with a pair of Miu Miu boat shoes. Having bubbled away as an emerging trend for the past few seasons, boat shoes are poised to take off properly this autumn. Perfectly suited to September’s drizzlier days, the closed-toe style has been making steady appearances on the runways, offering a fresh, elevated alternative to the loafers fashion people typically return to come autumn.
Complete with a pair of oversized circular sunglasses for a playful, boho effect, and styled with Chanel’s Maxi Flap Bag in beige (£6610), Elsa styled a chic early autumn look I have no doubt fashion people will be emulating soon.
Ever inspired, read on to discover the chic outfit formula, as well as my edit of the best straight-leg jeans and boat shoes below.
Shop the Formula:
With Nothing Underneath’s shirts are a fashion person’s favourites.
These come in short, standard and long lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
The boat shoe trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Shop the maxi bag that Elsa loves.
Shop Boat Shoes and Straight-Leg Jeans:
Whilst I love these in the mid-blue wash, they also come in four other shades.
These also come in six other shades.
Style these with ballet flats or dress them up with a heel.
Style these with straight-leg jeans or pair them with a cotton midi.
These also come in a slightly darker wash.
This sandy shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Every excellent wardrobe starts with great pair of straight-leg jeans.
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
