Nail Transeasonal Dressing With These Style Tips Our Team Swears By
We all know, a little too well, that Sydney's weather can flip within the blink of an eye. One moment, you’ll be overheating in the office, and the next, you’re caught in a chilly wind tunnel on your way to knock-off drinks.
The key to tackling Sydney’s tricky temps? Nailing transeasonal styling. We asked the Urban List team for their hassle-free outfit hacks, unpredictable weather fashion tips and the all-season staple pieces they’re building into their capsule wardrobe.
Stocked with local and international brands like Assembly Label, Rollas, Abrand, Status Anxiety, Le Specs, Frank Green, Stories Be Told, Among the Brave and more, a stop in at New Zealand-born fashion boutique Flo & Frankie is a must.
Boasting over 20 stores throughout New Zealand, this family-run, women-led boutique has officially made its mark in Australia, opening two Sydney stores at Warringah Mall on the Northern Beaches and Westfield Eastgardens, plus an Australian online store for easy breezy browsing.
These are the Urban List team’s tips for building an all-season wardrobe.
Cool Cardis And Bomb Layering
“I love the joys of a simple cardi, whether it's chucking it in my bag on a summer night out or layering under a bomber in the colder months, or even wearing it buttoned up as a top in autumn and spring,” says our Commercial Content Strategist, Maisie.
Assembly Label’s Waverly Bomber Jacket, the Apex Chocolate Jacket, and Stories Be Told’s Division Bomber Jacket are top picks for taking you from summer to winter, and through all the forecast switch-ups in between.
The Back-Up In-Bag
“I have an outfit-appropriate cardi or jumper in my bag at all times,” says Sal, Urban List’s Head of Commercial Operations.
The Stories Be Told Autograph Crewneck Cardigan comes in charcoal and caramel-mocha tones, absolute staple colours that feed back into any capsule wardrobe. By Rosa’s Society Off Shoulder Jumper in oat and chocolate is a brilliant one to pop in the bag on a night out on the town or a brisk evening picnic at the park.
Cost-Per-Wear Dresses
“Layering forever! Wear your favourite nice dresses in summer and winter to maximise cost per wear,” says Urban List’s Head of Lifestyle, Emma Bishop. “Add a mesh top or Peter Pan-collared shirt underneath in winter in a complementary colour and coordinate with your socks to give it a different vibe.”
The Aston Polka Dot Satin Maxi Dress by Stories Be Told, and the Delightful Polka Dot Slip Maxi by Georgia Zoe are year-round perfection, ideal for layering with the Suggestion Long Sleeve or the RE:UNION Label’s Exalted Oversized Shirt.
Shirt Staples For Every Season
“I love a staple shirt”, says our Commissioning Producer, Liz. “Striped ones are my current go-to; they're handy over swimmers for the warmer seasons, and are an extra layer that isn't bulky for wintertime.”
Staples like the You Got This Blue Stripe Cotton Oversized Shirt, the You Got This Ecru Stripe Polin Oversized Shirt from Stories Be Told, and the Heroic Chocolate Rib Knit Top from Among The Brave are just a few to add to your cart. All are perfect for layering under a trench or statement outerwear layer like the Echo Khaki Leopard Denim Jacket if you’re feeling wild.
Hardworking Denim
“A great pair of jeans is the piece that works the hardest in your wardrobe,” says Rachel, our Sales Manager. “They’ve got to feel good enough for all-day wear, but nice enough to take you from desk days to dinner plans without a full outfit change.”
Mid-weight denim styles that layer easily and work across seasons are ideal for in-between weather—like the Zoey Jeans or Varsity Barrel Jeans by Among The Brave. Both are easy to dress up with a blazer or keep casual with a tee and sneakers when the forecast can’t make up its mind.
Start building your all-season wardrobe by heading into Flo & Frankie at Westfield Warringah Mall on the ground floor near Mecca Maxima, or at Westfield Eastgardens on Level One opposite Witchery.
For more transeasonal styling inspo from Flo & Frankie, visit here.
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Flo & Frankie and proudly endorsed by The Urban List. To find out more about who we work with and why read our editorial policy here.
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