If you feel like you’ve hit a rut with your everyday essentials and you want to jazz up your basics game, a loose long-sleeved striped top to your rotation can fill that gap. It’s a cosy staple that you’ll find yourself wearing over and over again. And these brown and blue combos are elite for this time of year, riffing off the sunny but autumnal transitional weather.

Off-the-shoulder tops seem to be the trending silhouette of the season. The cool girls are showing off their shoulders in grey marles, bright colours and stripes. Style yours with straight-fit or oversized jeans and a low-profile sneaker for a chill day out, and throw on a kitten heel for a night out.

Nothing beats a comfy rugby shirt this time of year. The long sleeves bring the cosy vibes but the long-sleeved polo’s fabric is lightweight enough so you don’t overheat in the September weather. They look best in stripes, it’s their element after all. Opt for fun pastels or go for the classic heritage vibe of burgundies and dark greens.

For the girls that want a more fitted silhouette rather than an oversized one, we’ve got you. These long-sleeved options bring a more slim-fitting shape, letting the stripes do the talking. You can wear alone with skirts, jeans or loose trousers, or wear under a T-shirt for that ‘90s look.

It’s almost October and that means one thing: winter is coming. Prep ahead with these cosy striped knits before the cold hits.