We hate to break it to you, but the British summer (yes, all five minutes of it) is over. Gone are the days spent barbecuing your steaks for five minutes, then retreating indoors to shove them under the grill because, of course, it started lashing rain.

Gone too are the days spent lolling in the park. As well as time spent deciding whether or not to put on sun cream each morning, only to leave for the pub later on and be annoyed, but also kind of delighted, to discover that you actually managed to get sunburnt in the UK.

But it’s not quite autumn yet, either. So if you’ve been feeling the nip leaving home in the morning, but mopping sweat from your brow once you reach your desk, you’re not alone. Here’s how to dress to bridge the between-season gap.

Denim Jacket + T-Shirt

You probably know the denim jacket best as an early summer perennial, but it should be back at the fore of your wardrobe for the weeks before the leaves start to fall. Made of tougher stuff than a linen blazer, it will ensure you won’t blow away in a breeze, while its lack of lining means it won’t cook you as fast as an overcoat.

Keep it classic with an indigo trucker, or put a fresh spin on this workwear favourite by opting for a black or light neutral-coloured style. Then throw it on over a tee, and team with chinos or jeans for an early autumn off-duty look that still looks like summer.

Lightweight Jumper + Shirt

Simple, right? Not exactly. Although on paper the process of layering a jumper over a shirt isn’t exactly what you might describe as ‘challenging’, in practice, there are gauges, fabric weights, collars and necklines to contend with. All of which makes something that should be very simple actually quite complicated. And potentially sweaty.

First, the shirt. Make sure it fits snug, and is lightweight enough to sit beneath the jumper without creating any unsightly creases or bulges. And keep the collar style clean: tab and classic point collars work best with a crew neck.