Jess Cartner-Morley’s September style essentials: back-to-school treats and a cult silk skirt

Transitional dressing is back – and our fashion guru is all about high-street steals and easy style tricks

• Forget date night – I’d much rather dress up to party with my friends

I love summer, except for the last part of August, which I find really melancholy. The juice has been squeezed out of summer, the grass sun-faded, holidays in the rear view mirror. I’m happy for September to roll around.

With the first cool days come the return of layering, which is when we start to see new styling tricks on the streets. And fashion shows start again soon, with lots of new designers bringing fresh ideas. It’s going to be a fun month.