These are the dresses you can wear now, and all through autumn

Transitional dressing calls for smart choices – pieces that work just as well in late September sun as they do on cooler October mornings. And nothing does it better than a dress. With the right cut and a little styling, it takes you seamlessly from summer into autumn.

• Denim dress: its sturdy fabric handles shifting weather with ease.
• Polka-dot dress: retro charm that feels surprisingly fresh in autumn’s palette.
• Knit dress: flexible enough to pair with sandals now and boots later.
• Red dress: a pop of colour that cuts through autumn’s earthier tones.
• Slip dress: ideal for layering; breezy in summer, chic and layered in autumn.