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Don’t pack away your summer wardrobe just yet! We reveal how to wear your staples in the autumn

Give your summer gear a twist to take them through A/W ‘16

THE fashion world has turned its thoughts to the autumn/winter season, but that doesn't mean there's no room to rock your fave summer pieces.

A lot of the SS16 styles are still going strong, it's just knowing what to pair it with to keep your look fresh for the autumn.

Here, Fabulous' fashion editor Lynne McKenna takes us through how to wear your summer staples in the new season.

THE PLEATED SKIRT

 Jumper, £29.50, Limited Edition at Marks & Spencer; polo neck, £12.99, Lindex; skirt, £39, Miss Selfridge; necklace, £55, Lola Rose; bag, £30, Wallis
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Jumper, £29.50, Limited Edition at Marks & Spencer; polo neck, £12.99, Lindex; skirt, £39, Miss Selfridge; necklace, £55, Lola Rose; bag, £30, WallisCredit: Fabulous

Transform this wardrobe essential from pretty to preppy by teaming with a smart jumper and polo-neck combo.

It's as simple as that!

THE TRACKSUIT

 Coat, £75, Dorothy Perkins; jacket, £8, Primark; trousers, £17.99, Bershka; trainers, £29.99, Stradivarius
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Coat, £75, Dorothy Perkins; jacket, £8, Primark; trousers, £17.99, Bershka; trainers, £29.99, StradivariusCredit: Fabulous

Take your sports luxe pieces and get layering.

It’s time to zip right up in mix and match tracksuits, and for extra style points add a longline coat.

THE CROPPED SUIT

 Jacket, £65, trousers, £55, both Asos.com; shirt, £80, Gerry Weber Edition at Gerry Weber; tie, £8, Beyond Retro; bag, £26, River Island; boots, £72, Schuh
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Jacket, £65, trousers, £55, both Asos.com; shirt, £80, Gerry Weber Edition at Gerry Weber; tie, £8, Beyond Retro; bag, £26, River Island; boots, £72, SchuhCredit: Fabulous

It looked great with block-heel sandals, but be inspired by A/W catwalks and wear with ankle boots for a cool 1970s vibe and an ideal workwear update.

THE SLIP DRESS

 Dress, £39.50, Limited Edition at Marks & Spencer; blouse, £32, River Island; bag, £99.95, Massimo Dutti
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Dress, £39.50, Limited Edition at Marks & Spencer; blouse, £32, River Island; bag, £99.95, Massimo DuttiCredit: Fabulous

It was a summer craze we went mad for, but don’t pack up your slips just yet.

For the winter months, layer over a blouse and textured tights.

THE PYJAMA SUIT

 Coat, £119, Per Una at Marks & Spencer; shirt, £69, trousers,£69, both Monsoon
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Coat, £119, Per Una at Marks & Spencer; shirt, £69, trousers,£69, both MonsoonCredit: Fabulous

Sleepwear as daywear is still going strong, just in darker shades.

Up the boudoir glamour by teaming with the new season’s must-buy leopard-print coat.

Don’t be afraid to mix prints – it’s how the fash pack will be wearing it.