ASOS

• Topman Light Blue Sweatshirt
• River Island Black Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sweatshirt
• H&m Relaxed-fit Sweatshirt

Check Coat

Every year we’re told checks are back. Every year it proves to be true. We can deduce from this that checks never actually go away, making them one of the few patterns to never fall from grace and therefore an excellent choice for your next coat.

Whether you’re wearing it over a suit through the week or as a top layer to a jeans and T-shirt combination at the weekend, stick to muted colors like greys or browns for best results.

Topman

• Next Six Pocket Funnel Coat
• Zara Check Trench Coat
• River Island Brown Check Smart Overcoat

Lace-Up Boots

The last time they were a ‘thing’ lace-up boots were hijacked by boybands, sending them nose-diving to a sartorial low point.

Yes, they’re back (again), but before you run in the other direction there’s good news. This time they come under the guise of worker styles, complete with moc toe construction techniques and thick, textured treads. The perfect partner for your pin-rolled jeans.

ASOS

• Poste Giotto Brogue Boots
• Brown Duane Milled Leather Lace Up Boot
• Siege Washed

Raincoat

It’s notoriously difficult to be prepared for autumn’s biblical downpours when most ‘proper’ coats are still too thick for the humid heat. That’s where a lightweight raincoat comes in.

The best examples are waterproof (shockingly) and stripped-back enough in design that they offer a spin at the color wheel, with oranges, blues and canary yellow all on display this season.

Weekday

• Uniqlo Men Blocktech Parka
• Rains Classic Jacket
• Kin Showerproof Padded Nylon Jacket

Light Gauge Roll Neck

The last few seasons have seen the light gauge roll neck go from standard-issue nerd uniform to bonafide menswear power player. Good news too, as the garment is practically unrivaled in its ability to keep the chill out in the run-up to winter.