Swapping jeans for seasonal staples

Start the switch to new spring and summer staples to get you through the hot months ahead.

Jeans become one of the first clothing items we stop reaching for as the weather warms, replaced with lightweight, breathable alternatives. Denim prevents aeration and traps heat, and while loose-leg styles can work, sometimes the heat calls for a shift away from jeans altogether.

Stock your wardrobe with classic linen pants. Follow the simple rule: if you love it, buy it in every colour. Linen styles are your best friend when the sun is shining, a fabric that is both chic and relaxed. Versatile and equally comfortable, a linen trouser will serve you whether you are running errands or at the beach with a drink in hand.
Style with a basic tank, neutral sandals and gold jewellery. Add an open button-down shirt to elevate.

Business wear asks for more formal attire, so enter lightweight tailored trousers. This can be a range of textiles from cotton to silk, so find those that feel good on your skin and flatter your frame. Tailored trousers are timeless and fit effortlessly into a work wardrobe, yet transition easily into day-to-day wear, when paired with relaxed pieces.
Style with a statement shirt or fitted tee and loafers or mules.

Image: Mondo pinstripe linen pant, Caroline Sills