The Art of Transition: From Summer to Autumn...with a French Twist!

There is a very particular moment between seasons that I absolutely love.

The air is still warm. The days are long. But there’s a softness in the light… and suddenly you don’t feel like wearing bright summer dresses anymore. You want something a little deeper. A little more refined.

This is where the French do it best.

In Paris, they don’t abruptly change wardrobes. They transition. They layer lightly. They play with proportion. They deepen the palette before they change the fabric weight and use pieces that you can wear from summer to winter.

For our new bi-monthly collection, I curated pieces that allow you to move from summer into autumn seamlessly: breathable, fluid, elegant - but with that subtle shift that makes you feel current and considered.

Breathable Fabrics, Elevated Cuts

The key is not to jump into heavy knits too soon.

Instead:

Lightweight cottons / Cotton gauze / Linen blends / Soft viscose / Silk blends

The fabric remains breathable, but the silhouette becomes slightly longer, slightly more fluid.

Think:

A midi instead of a mini

A wide-leg pant instead of a short

A long sleeve blouse in a feather-light cotton

It’s still comfortable in Sydney warmth but visually, it signals autumn.

Very French. Very effortless.

The Shift in Length & Proportion

French women rarely overcomplicate. They adjust proportion.

Longer hemlines / Slightly oversized shirts / Relaxed tailoring / Fluid wide-leg trousers

This subtle elongation instantly feels more polished.

It’s not about adding layers for the sake of it, it’s about refining the line of the body.

A longer skirt with bare arms.
A fluid pants with a sleeveless top.
A lightweight blazer thrown over summer cotton.

Balanced. Intentional. Modern.

From Sun-Bleached Neutrals to Autumnal Depth

This is my favourite part.

We gently move from:

Crisp white / Light beiges / Washed sands

Into:

Warm taupe / Chocolate / Deep olive / Rust / Soft charcoal

The palette deepens before the fabric thickens. It feels richer. More grounded. More sophisticated. And when you mix a light summer fabric in a deeper autumn tone? That’s where the magic happens.

The French Formula for Transitional Dressing

In true Parisian style, the formula remains simple: One refined piece + timeless basics.

For example:

A deep rust blouse + wide neutral trousers

A fluid chocolate midi skirt + classic cotton tank

A soft olive shirt dress + gold jewellery

It’s never too much. It’s never forced. It’s simply elevated with ease.

Why I Love This Collection

For me, transitional dressing is about confidence. You’re no longer in holiday mode but you’re not in winter either. You want pieces that feel composed but still light.

This new collection was curated exactly with that in mind:

1. Breathable fabrics

2. Longer lines

3. Neutral foundations

4. Autumnal accents

Pieces you can wear now… and layer later.

That, to me, is a timeless style. And that is always the Volange way: Paris curated, adapted for Sydney life.

Prune xx