It was a sweltering day through the peak of the UK’s August heatwave after I went in quest of new-in loveliness on the Sézane flagship retailer in Marylebone, London, however that didn’t cease me from swooning over the model’s transeasonal items.
Should you’re a from-afar fan of French lady type like me, then Sézane will likely be firmly in your radar. The Paris-based French trend label is well-known for its laidback, unfussy items and keep-forever high quality – two key pillars of any stylish French wardrobe, many would argue. And, since we’re heading into September, you may say that Sézane severely comes into its personal come autumn – the model is well-known for its fairly knits and tailor-made units, in any case.
On the subject of my very own transitional wardrobe from summer season into autumn, I’ve adopted a sparing angle. Holding new items to a minimal and solely investing in issues I can see in my wardrobe within the long-term is de facto vital to me – as is material high quality and sustainability.
And since I’ve all the time strived to nail that nonchalant, no-effort-required type that the French girlies appear to nail each time (a lady can strive), Sézane appeared like the right place to start out. For the upcoming season, the model is all about sleeveless knits, denim separates and basic prints like gingham and stripes.
My faves? A two-piece checked co-ord that may simply be separated to create completely different outfits – the extra put on, the higher – and a roomy tote bag in patent leather-based that is simply calling to me for my every day commute. I could not resist making an attempt a hero piece within the model’s dreamy suede ‘Will’ jacket, both, which nods to certainly one of AW24’s greatest traits.
Here is every part I attempted on in Sézane for this week’s Dressing Room Diaries…
The gingham co-ord
I am all the time drawn to co-ords – primarily as a result of they take most of the pondering day out of placing an outfit collectively, but in addition as a result of you may combine and match them with different items. This gingham combo is distinctly extra tailor-made than the linen units I attain for in summer season, however nonetheless feels light-weight because it’s made primarily in cotton. I teamed it with the model’s Albane loafers, however I reckon some slimline midi boots would additionally work. Each items match fairly comfortable – so for those who want a roomier match, dimension up.
The striped shirt, autumn version
Ah, the striped shirt – my perpetually wardrobe staple. This camel colour-way is good for autumn, and pairs fairly completely with denim. I like the outsized match and vast cuffs, which really feel a little bit completely different to conventional shirt silhouettes. The Bilma is already billowy and boxy, so I reckon you are positive to take your traditional dimension.
The suede jacket
Sézane’s Will jacket is sort of as iconic as its sell-out Clyde trench coat, and I can see why. Made in ultra-soft suede, that straight-cut match is very easy to throw over shirting and denim (aka, nearly all of my wardrobe) – plus, suede jackets are set to be in all places this season, if the likes of Miu Miu and Gucci’s AW24 collections are something to go by.
The final word tote bag
I got here for that gleaming, patent end… and stayed for the sheer practicality of the Le Cabas tote, which might fairly actually match a weekend’s price of necessities in, I reckon. I am eyeing it up as a possible work bag, since it could fortunately home my laptop computer. And that mahogany shine? Delish.
Denim is my love language, so there was no method I may resist this button-up quantity, which feels extra tailor-made than my very own go-to denim jacket – a dishevelled menswear piece. I might staff this with denims for a double-denim second.
The knit vest
One other Sézane staple is an elegant knit vest tucked into denims, so I needed to strive. This shade is the comfortingly impartial ‘Vanilla’, which may be layered over T-shirts, shirts or attire when it is colder – however worn alone with denims and loafers, it is an excellent transitional piece.
The on a regular basis crossbody bag
There, I stated it – Sézane do baggage actually nicely. Should you’re a hands-free kinda gal, then a crossbody is simply the ticket – I might fortunately sling the Claude bag over all my outsized coats come autumn/winter.
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