Feeling a nip in the air? You’re not the only one. With autumn wasting no time in sending the sun packing, staying warm is quickly becoming priority number one.

But piling on the entire contents of your wardrobe isn’t exactly the stylish solution. Yes, trapping heat is essential, but get excessive with your layers and you’ll be sweating like a turkey on Christmas Eve.

Instead, use our cheat sheet and you’ll not only look on-point but be well-equipped to beat the elements, too.

Shirt + Overshirt

The perfect combo when a jacket is too much but a shirt is not enough; doubling-up up top with a button-down shirt and twill or flannel ‘shacket’ is an ideal move to pull in the early days of autumn.

Just don’t do a Steve Bannon. Wear an overshirt either buttoned up or undone (the latter being less formal) and the sleeves down or rolled (ditto), depending on what the day throws at you.

Teeth still chattering? Try adding another layer in the form of a T-shirt underneath your shirt.

Shirt + Jumper + Blazer

With office wars over air conditioning a year-round fixture, use these put-on, peel-off wardrobe staples to easily switch between extremes.

Lay the foundations with a well-fitting shirt in a neutral colourway (deploying the military tuck if necessary) and follow up with a fine to mid-gauge jumper (ideally in a breathable fabric like merino wool) and a single-breasted blazer cut with just enough room to accommodate the underlying layers.

For a final touch of sartorial nous, add a scarf into the mix, either wrapped neatly or draped loosely around your neck.

Shirt + Shawl Collar Cardigan

A raffish alternative to the standard office rig, a plain-coloured or check shirt worn with a chunky shawl collar cardigan is cold-weather smart-casual dressing at its finest.

This pairing alone will serve you well indoors, but braving the elements calls for reinforcements. Throw over a cropped parka or quilted jacket to chill-proof your look without sacrificing style.