Save pocket money, shopping time and the worry of starting a wardrobe from scratch by holding on to a few key summer pieces for winter.
Sneak a peek at the autumn collections to see what you definitely shouldn't be relegating to the back of the wardrobe over the next few months
- or, more drastically, giving away or selling for a fraction of their worth.
You're likely to find pieces you forked out for at the start of summer will get you through another two seasons.
Short shorts
In winter? Ruby says yes. The label's autumn/winter collection, called The Adventurers, has plenty of upper thigh-skimming shorts.
You may want to start looking for woollen tights to get your wear out of them, though, and keep away the "brrrs".
1950s inspiration
All this talk of a 1950s revival isn't going to stop anytime soon. If you've followed the advice like a faithful fashionista over summer, you'll already be well on your way to having the perfect demure winter wardrobe. See the Ashley Fogel winter collection, called Cold Play, for ladylike inspiration in the form of pencil skirts, blouses, cashmere cardigans and a tuxedo jacket.
Party frocks
Who said party season was confined to December? With a whole lot of amazing party dresses set to go on racks, you'll be looking for an excuse to hit the dancefloor all winter. For proof that you can still sparkle in the cold, see Juliette Hogan's collection, The Morning After The Night Before. Chilly out? Nothing a shawl or cute cardy can't fix.
White dresses
A sweet white dress has been just the thing for hot summer days, but the arrival of cold weather is no reason to forget about them. Twenty-Seven Names has styled its version with a college blazer and black tights.
