Summer is still in full swing, but the return to work is on the horizon. The days are growing shorter and the desire for a fresh start is beginning to emerge. It is the ideal time to anticipate, sort through and rethink your wardrobe with care.
It is not about turning the page on summer in haste, but extending the season’s style with pieces that make the transition with ease and simplicity.
Here are our essentials for preparing your back-to-work wardrobe.
1. The lightweight shirt
It accompanied you through the sunshine and will remain your best ally in September. Choose it in cotton-linen for its breathability, or in poplin for a sharper silhouette. Worn with rolled-up sleeves and straight-cut trousers, or tucked beneath a casual jacket, it is the cornerstone of your back-to-work outfits.
2.The trousers that adapt to everything
Neither too formal nor too casual: pleated trousers or chinos naturally find their place between seasons. Opt for neutral shades – sand, tobacco, navy – to make them an easy base to style. With a pair of loafers or minimalist trainers, the look remains effortless.
3. The mid-season jumper
When mornings turn cooler, a cotton jumper or merino wool becomes essential. Layered over a white t-shirt or a shirt, it brings comfort without weighing down the silhouette. Functional elegance, without compromise.
4. An all-in-one overshirt
The return to work also brings back days of changing temperatures: cool in the morning, mild in the afternoon, unpredictable in the evening. The overshirt then becomes a key piece: worn open like a jacket, or buttoned up for a sharper look. A fine in-between piece, as practical as it is stylish.
5. The right accessories for the return to work
A belt or a card holder : back-to-work accessories do not shout for attention, but they make all the difference. They bring order to everyday life with style, while asserting your signature.
Preparing your wardrobe means making the return to work simpler
The return to work is often experienced as a sprint: getting back to work, a change of pace, the return of obligations. A well-considered wardrobe, however, makes it possible to ease into it without stress and with coherence. A few well-chosen pieces are enough to lay the foundations for a functional, elegant and durable wardrobe.
What if the return to work became a new opportunity to reinvent your style?
At HAST, we favour clothes that we enjoy wearing for a long time. Well-cut pieces, natural materials, a restrained and refined aesthetic. Preparing for the return to work is not about starting from scratch — it is about creating continuity between summer and autumn, without a break in style.