With summer still clinging on but cooler days creeping in, transitional dressing is officially on the agenda. It’s the moment for layers that work overtime – pieces you can throw on now and keep in rotation right through to autumn.

Luckily, Marks & Spencer has nailed that in-between brief with its latest drop. Think lightweight trench coats, chocolatey faux leathers, crisp shirts, and statement knits – the kind of stylish staples that make daily dressing feel a little easier (and a lot chicer).

These are the pieces that feel fresh for right now but will hold their own well into the new season. Whether it’s a striped shirt styled with burgundy leather, or a bold knit vest layered under outerwear, the building blocks are all here.

Not quite ready to say goodbye to summer? M&S makes the case for looking ahead – and looking good doing it.