Rebecca Tay discovers five primary-hued pieces to brighten up your September wardrobe.

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Pencils sharpened and bags packed. Labour Day has come and gone, and school has started for another year.

More likely than not, that means you’re packing your kids off each day rather than yourself, but perhaps seeing those bright yellow school buses has inspired you to go back to the colour basics, red, yellow and blue.

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From fire engine-red pants to yellow accessories, Rebecca Tay discovers five primary-hued pieces to brighten up your September wardrobe.

We’re thrilled to see that more and more retailers and brands are going gender-neutral in their sizing and selection — including Roots. This full zip, organic cotton hoodie from its gender-free collection has the brand’s signature beaver logo on the left, and also comes in an extended size range, XXS to XXXL. Team this golden hued version — officially called “chai tea” but really more yellow — with light denim to brighten up a cool fall morning.

If you like the idea of colour but your wardrobe consists mostly of easy-to-wear neutrals and shades of grey, consider an accessory such as By Far’s mini ‘Soho’ bag. Small and compact, it offers a hit of sunshine yellow — just enough to brighten up any ensemble — but also tucks under your arm so you can almost feel like it’s hidden away.

Rubber boots can feel slightly childish, but Vancouver weather in the fall definitely calls for waterproof footwear. Enter these ‘Play’ clogs by Hunter, the British brand known for its iconic wellington boots. Made from 100 per cent waterproof natural rubber, with a recycled polyester lining and insole, they’re ideal for the inevitable wet weather ahead and look cute with skirts and jeans alike.

A royal blue sweater is surprisingly hard to come by — especially one that’s not just a hoodie — and this cable-knit ‘Peggy’ style by Sunday Best is the perfect mix of contemporary and classic, dressy and every day. Made from a merino wool blend, it’s also soft, warm and comfortable. Everything you want in a sweater. Layer it over a collared white shirt and black trousers for work, or with a denim skirt and sneakers for the weekend.

Fire-engine red pants are not for the faint of heart or the wallflower. Now that we’ve established that, can we talk about how great these elastic-waist, wide-leg chinos are? With their slightly cropped length and streamlined leg, they’re shockingly easy to just pull on and go once you’ve sorted out what to wear them with. We suggest something like a striped navy sweater under a denim jacket; just avoid solid white and black unless emulating our national flag is your sartorial goal.

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