Breadcrumbs [Fashion](/fashion) / 09 August 2018 # 5 Key Pieces For Your Transitional Wardrobe The new season is officially on its way, and if you’re not one for the more out-there trends (cycling shorts and bucket hats, anyone?) you’ll be looking to more classic pieces to get your wardrobe prepared. John Lewis is delivering on grown-up styles that work; from sophisticated work dresses to decadent knitwear, there’s something for everyone. Here are our hero transitional pieces, and how to wear them… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925) ###### ***CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN LEWIS*** [ ![Shirred Dress, £79 | Kin](https://media.sheerluxe.com/trvOP6hi1-xHpmfHh4GaVqzIR2U=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fdress-hero-final3.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fkin-by-john-lewis-iyu-links-shirred-dress-multi%2Fp3679482%3FsearchTerm%3Dlinks%2Bshirred%2Bdress) Shirred Dress, £79 | Kin ## **The Dress** We love nothing more than a dress that works for work and play alike, and this Kin monochrome design is an easy win. Great with flats for the office, we love the idea of adding killer white boots and statement sunnies for a throwback inspired off-duty look. ![Polarised Round Sunglasses from Ray-Ban](https://media.sheerluxe.com/tdbhgHU7Ke9sUhiDDgIxTkXSngk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fray-ban-new-jl.jpg) [#### Polarised Round Sunglasses](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fray-ban-rb3592-ja-jo-polarised-round-sunglasses-grey%2Fp3272053) ##### Ray-Ban, £154 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Stiletto Ankle Boots from Dune](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zYuwiP0ISTRs-uOJ-hcsKB4WjDw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2-dune-black-oconnor-dressy-stiletto-heel-ankle-boots-white-leather.jpg) [#### Stiletto Ankle Boots](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fdune-black-oconnor-dressy-stiletto-heel-ankle-boots%2Fwhite-leather%2Fp3467192) ##### Dune, £185 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Cross-Body Bag from Ted Baker](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ipNgpvpWBeZYrJqoQPYgIDDeyDY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F4-ted-baker-helena-padlock-detail-leather-cross-body-bag-black.jpg) [#### Cross-Body Bag](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fted-baker-helena-padlock-detail-leather-cross-body-bag%2Fblack%2Fp3677207) ##### Ted Baker, £159 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![Trench Coat, £160 | Somerset By Alice Temperley](https://media.sheerluxe.com/875Ftn9ZJeBjtB4yoRntDMgGCJ4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fjacket-hero-final4.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fsomerset-by-alice-temperley-trench-coat-safari%2Fp3631033%3FsearchTerm%3Dalice%2Btemperly%2Btrench%2Bsafari) Trench Coat, £160 | Somerset By Alice Temperley ## **The Jacket** Summer-phobes are eagerly awaiting the return of jacket weather, and nothing makes that transition more compelling than this Somerset by Temperley trench. We love its slub fit and flattering dark camel shade (cooler than more conventional taupe) – ditch the denim and wear with statement dresses and trainers for a modern approach. ![Flora Leather Trainers from John Lewis](https://media.sheerluxe.com/EeQMSMfFetyukJN5zY1agzoV1Tc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2-john-lewis-flora-lace-trainers-white-leather.jpg) [#### Flora Leather Trainers](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fjohn-lewis-flora-lace-up-trainers%2Fwhite-leather%2Fp3615597) ##### John Lewis, £69 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Floral Print Dress from Ghost](https://media.sheerluxe.com/bOMwL37LZWy_lQzfgoMi5yAqvJQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F1ghostlilliaannelisefloralprintdressblue.jpg) [#### Floral Print Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fghost-lillia-annelise-floral-print-dress-blue%2Fp3655135%3FsearchTerm%3Dghost%2Blillia%2Bannelise) ##### Ghost, £120 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Hoop Earrings from Missoma](https://media.sheerluxe.com/9aNsGPHzZx8S9DW94SKPOr-moow=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F3missoma18ctgoldvermeilmediummoltenhoopearringsgold.jpg) [#### Hoop Earrings](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fmissoma-18ct-gold-vermeil-medium-molten-hoop-earrings-gold%2Fp3240048) ##### Missoma, £115 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![Funnel Neck Top, £69 | Kin](https://media.sheerluxe.com/tD4Sa9zzb6hizxdb5mok2_mHR6M=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fblouse-hero-final.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fkin-by-john-lewis-funnel-neck-gathered-top%2Fp3643477) Funnel Neck Top, £69 | Kin ## **The Blouse** Up the ante on jeans-and-a-nice top with this statement, Victoriana style. We love its full-bodied sleeves, high neck detailing and billowing fit – team with casual denim and smart accessories for a classic everyday look with a twist. ![Poppy Metallic Loafers from Boden](https://media.sheerluxe.com/bsTAvQtuDKNe59SYmiJZvX2mLGk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2boden-poppy-metallic-loafers-navy.jpg) [#### Poppy Metallic Loafers](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fboden-poppy-metallic-loafers%2Fp3641217%3FsearchTerm%3Dboden%2Bpoppy%2Bloafers) ##### Boden, £85 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Boyfriend Jeans from And/Or](https://media.sheerluxe.com/JyqSK6EALAtCRNul9AXevGvb4ZI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F1andorvenicebeachboyfriendjeansblueheaven.jpg) [#### Boyfriend Jeans](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fand-or-venice-beach-boyfriend-jeans-blue-heaven%2Fp3160032) ##### And/Or, £99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Ribbon Hobo Bag from Modern Rarity](https://media.sheerluxe.com/bGHJYWRvKmMwWqlvJKMvA1kZp5Y=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F4modernrarityribbonlargeleatherhobobaggrey.jpg) [#### Ribbon Hobo Bag](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fmodern-rarity-ribbon-large-leather-hobo-bag%2Fp3547461) ##### Modern Rarity, £180 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![Print Midi Skirt, £130 | Modern Rarity](https://media.sheerluxe.com/EQCc-lxSErYTEyt4zr_UiI3F8wQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fmaxi-hero-final3.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fmodern-rarity-archive-print-box-pleat-midi-skirt-multi%2Fp3671776) Print Midi Skirt, £130 | Modern Rarity ## **The Maxi** With its pink hue and maxi fit, nothing says transitional dressing like this statement skirt. Team with loose fitted tees and bikers now, then add thigh-high boots and chunky knits come winter. ![Mule Loafers from Dune](https://media.sheerluxe.com/PC6zDpm6VWFh4Fl7_ZjKHE3Oklo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2duneglamoroussliponmuleloaferswhitecroc.jpg) [#### Mule Loafers](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fdune-glamorous-slip-on-mule-loafers-white-croc%2Fp3587207) ##### Dune, £70 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Pink Biker Jacket from AllSaints](https://media.sheerluxe.com/1xxclpmERhAxf18yIBNX7mat4VQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F1allsaintsdalbyleatherbikerjacketblushpink.jpg) [#### Pink Biker Jacket ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fallsaints-dalby-leather-biker-jacket%2Fp3417424) ##### AllSaints, £298 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Classic Crew T-Shirt from French Connection](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-ueM_tGmSJUPLTV3GsjNW6149yw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fwhistle-t-shirt.jpg) [#### Classic Crew T-Shirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Ffrench-connection-classic-crew-t-shirt%2Fwhite%2Fp3669273) ##### French Connection, £20 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![Mohair Jumper, £80 | Modern Rarity](https://media.sheerluxe.com/EN1F6ONsqYLLyA4jf6vHDRnEMdw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fknit-hero-final3.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fmodern-rarity-funnel-neck-mohair-jumper%2Fp3645120%3FsearchTerm%3Dfunnel%2Bneck%2Bmohair) Mohair Jumper, £80 | Modern Rarity ## **The Knit** Keen to get ahead with your autumn wardrobe? No one does high street cashmere quite like John Lewis’ Modern Rarity – we love this oversized, soft pink design for the transitional period. Team with leopard and burgundy for a sumptuous, autumnal edit, adding boyfriend jeans to keep things casual. ![Leopard Print Loafers from Kurt Geiger](https://media.sheerluxe.com/QUO97puLUMc__vlIGp0Y93q0gzo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2-kurt-geiger-koby-flat-slip-loafers-leopard-print.jpg) [#### Leopard Print Loafers](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fkurt-geiger-koby-flat-slip-on-loafers-leopard-print%2Fp3689555%3FsearchTerm%3Dgeiger%2Bkoby) ##### Kurt Geiger, £129 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Venice Beach Boyfriend Jeans from AND/OR](https://media.sheerluxe.com/25IP6rIOHuKf2NlEpSF7FRDVLiA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2Fvenice-beach-boyfriend-jeans-charcoal-charcoal.jpg) [#### Venice Beach Boyfriend Jeans](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fand-or-venice-beach-boyfriend-jeans-charcoal%2Fp3527917) ##### AND/OR, £95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") ![Croc Hobo Bag from Modern Rarity](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_f_5Oy96G1OuS2AsZECUpwyoa7I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F4modernrarityribbonleathercrochobobagburgundy.jpg) [#### Croc Hobo Bag](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fmodern-rarity-ribbon-leather-croc-hobo-bag-burgundy%2Fp3627542%3FsearchTerm%3Dribbon%2Bleather%2Bcroc) ##### Modern Rarity, £170 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/16925 "Add product to my favourites") Visit 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