The change from summer to autumn in the wardrobe

Short answer: Do not swap the whole wardrobe in a single day. Put the light pieces away gradually instead, and keep a few summer items handy for the warm days that still arrive even once the calendar says autumn.

Switch gradually

September often brings both twenty five degrees and ten degrees within the same week, so it can swing a lot from day to day. Pack away all summer clothing on the first of the month and you will often miss it again the following week, once a warm spell returns. See bamboo T-shirts for men.

Socks first

Switching from short summer socks to ordinary, slightly taller socks is usually the first and easiest step in the transition, since feet feel the temperature drop sooner than the rest of the body does. See all bamboo socks for men to find a style that fits.

Long sleeves join the wardrobe

A long sleeved T-shirt covers the transition period better than a jumper, since it can be worn alone on milder days and as a layer under something else once it turns cooler. That makes it one of the most flexible pieces to keep out right now. See bamboo T-shirt for women.

Wash before storing

Any clothing packed away for the season needs to be clean and completely dry before it goes into the wardrobe. Dirt and sweat residue can attract moths, and moisture can leave a musty smell that is hard to remove later, once the clothes come back out next summer. See washing and care.

Check the drawer at the same time

The seasonal switch is a good moment to sort out the most worn pieces, while you already have the whole wardrobe out and are going through it item by item. It is easier to decide now than to discover worn items in the middle of a busy day later.

Bamboo underwear all year round

Bamboo underwear works well both in late summer heat and on cooler autumn days, because it moves moisture away from the skin regardless of the outdoor temperature. That makes it one of the items that does not need to change place in the drawer with the season. See bamboo underwear for men.

Keep an eye on the morning temperature

Since the temperature is often lowest early in the day, checking the weather in the morning can give a better picture of what you actually need than looking at the day's expected maximum alone.

One extra layer in the bag

Because the afternoon is often warmer than the morning during the transition, it can pay to carry a light layer in your bag rather than on your body, so you can take it off if it gets too warm later in the day.

Keep what still gets used

There is no reason to pack away a piece of clothing if you know you will still be using it for the next few weeks. Let the pace of the wardrobe switch follow the weather rather than the calendar, so you avoid digging out the same piece again soon after.