Not Quite Autumn
Our Gabicci Vintage Picks for Between the Seasons
September is a funny old month for getting dressed.
One minute you're wondering why you bothered bringing a jacket, the next you're standing outside a pub wishing you'd brought another layer. Summer hasn't completely packed its bags, but autumn is definitely waiting in the wings.
Which, as it happens, makes it a very good time for Gabicci Vintage.
Gabicci has been doing sharp, distinctive British style since 1973, earning its place in Mod, music and youth culture along the way. It's a brand that understands how to look smart without looking overly formal and that's exactly what you need when the seasons can't quite make their minds up.
We've picked four Gabicci Vintage pieces from the collection at Quadrophenia Alley that can see you through the last warmer days and comfortably into autumn.
Start Simple: The Liam Crew Neck T-Shirt
Navy blue and endlessly useful, the Gabicci Vintage Liam Crew Neck T-Shirt is the sort of piece that earns its place in the wardrobe by going with almost everything.
Wear it on its own while we're still getting the occasional burst of September sunshine, then use it as the foundation for your autumn layers when the temperature starts dropping.
Dark denim, clean trainers and the Liam will do the job nicely for an easy weekend look. When it gets cooler, simply add a track top, jacket or blazer.
Nothing complicated. Just a good starting point.
Smartening Things Up: The Henley Stripe Blazer
There's casual, and then there's casual but clearly made an effort.
The Gabicci Vintage Henley Stripe Blazer in Navy Blue firmly belongs in the second camp.
The deep navy colour and subtle stripe detailing give this classic tailored piece plenty of character without taking it over the top. It's exactly the sort of blazer that can transform a simple outfit when the occasion calls for something a little sharper.
Wear it over a polo or fine knit with tailored trousers and loafers if you're going properly smart, or throw it over a T-shirt with dark denim to take some of the formality out of it.
Dinner out, drinks, a gig or anywhere else where turning up in your usual jacket doesn't quite feel enough — this is the one to reach for.
The Layer You'll Keep Reaching For: The Escher Track Top
A decent track top really comes into its own at this time of year.
Not quite coat weather. Not reliably T-shirt weather either.
The Gabicci Vintage Escher Track Top in Navy Blue sits neatly in the middle.
It's an easy layer for cooler mornings, evenings by the coast and those increasingly optimistic attempts to sit outside for another pint as summer disappears.
While track tops have their roots firmly in casual and sportswear style, Gabicci brings its own unmistakable refinement to the look. Team it with a plain tee, straight-leg jeans and trainers for an outfit that's relaxed without looking scruffy.
Keep it close. You'll probably be wearing it quite a lot over the next couple of months.
Summer Isn't Over Yet: The Lineker Polo in Candy Pink
We're not surrendering to grey skies just yet.
The Gabicci Vintage Lineker Tipped Short Sleeve Polo Shirt in Candy Pink brings a welcome bit of colour into the mix.
With its classic polo shape and tipped detailing, it's unmistakably Gabicci — but that Candy Pink colourway stops things becoming too predictable.
Wear it now with denim or smart trousers while the weather is still behaving itself. Later in the season, put it underneath a navy jacket or darker layer and let that flash of pink do the talking.
Who said autumn wardrobes had to be brown, grey and sensible?
The Art of the Extra Layer
The trick to dressing well at this time of year isn't completely changing your wardrobe the moment September arrives.
It's layering.
Keep the polos and T-shirts going. Add the track top when the temperature dips. Bring out the blazer when you want to sharpen things up. Mix summer colour with darker autumn staples rather than abandoning it altogether.
It's a way of dressing that suits Gabicci perfectly, rooted in classic British style, but never stuck in the past.
And considering the British weather can seemingly fit three seasons into a single afternoon, having a few options isn't exactly a bad idea.