The lazy autumn sun, warm but without summer's scolding heat, is the perfect invitation to go outside and get dirty. A garden, whether it be in pots on the balcony or in the courtyard of your cottage, is a place to be alone among your plant friends, so make sure you dress to impress.

FOR THE GENTLEMEN.
GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY IS A JOYOUS EXPERIENCE, IMPROVED BY WEARING THE KIND OF CLOTHES THAT LOOK ALL THE BETTER AFTER A GOOD FEW WIPES WITH SAID DIRTY HANDS. 

HEAD
When heading out into the jungle it’s best to blend in. The US Military “Boonie” hat in digital camo keeps you concealed from the elements while also helping you sneak up on pesky leaf-eating caterpillars.

NECK
While there’s a big difference between pruning a bonsai and building a deck, both can be equally frustrating. Keep your cool with a light teacloth about your neck, which keeps the sun off and sawdust out.

HEAD
A large and loose oxford-stlye button-down shirt over the top of a soft Sunspell tee mean that when you finish your hard day’s digging, pruning and planting you can head out for a beer looking all the better for a bit of dirt on your collar.

PANTS
We can’t go past the double-front work dungarees by Carhartt – as close to indestructible as a pair of trousers might get.

BELT
Normally it’s nice to take your belt off when not at work but a belt is essential in the garden. That simple piece of leather around your waist stores all manner of things from your Leatherman to your yellow rigger gloves and Italian-made secateurs. The belt is your high-fashion accessory for the field.

BOOTS
Steel cap blundstones are a right of passage. You’re simply not a man until you’ve owned a pair of elastic-sided boots. Full stop.

FOR THE LADIES:
WHEN IT COMES TO STYLING A COOL OUTFIT FOR GARDENING, THERE IS OFTEN A THORN IN THE SIDE. THE NEED TO BE PRACTICAL DOES NOT ALWAYS MESH WELL WITH BEING STYLISH, AND IF YOU’RE NOT CAREFUL YOU’LL END UP IN RIPPED, STAINED HAND-ME-DOWNS THAT ARE SO OFF-PUTTING YOUR FLOWERS WILL REFUSE TO BLOOM AND YOUR VEGGIES WILL RARELY RIPEN. 

HEAD
It’s important to be sun-smart while gardening as a green thumb does not go well with a red nose. Be a shady lady with a vintage floppy straw hat and tie a scarf around it to make sure you look properly organic.

EYES
Sunglasses with a tortoise shell frame best suit time spent near the earth. Hey Macarena Sunglasses in Syrup Tort by Le Specs are on point.

TOP
Comfort and quality is required when picking a gardening tee. Casa Kuma tees are made in Peru from 100 per cent Pima cotton and are ever so soft on the skin. I’d opt for the Crew Neck Tall Tee in white.

BOTTOMS
Denim short overalls will ensue you look like a flourishing cutie in the garden. If you can’t land some awesome vintage Levi’s from the op shop, American Apparel Denim Short-All in Stone Washed Black will suffice.

FEET
Be a Hunter in your garden. But avoid all the messy killing and instead get some Hunter boots on your feet. If you mean business, get the Original Talls in Olive Green and you can even look a bit like Kate Moss at a muddy music festival. Slip on some Patagonia MW Merino Crew Socks with your boots for a well-cushioned work horse.

HANDS
Carhartt Women’s Soft Hand Gloves in Stripe/Barley are tough and tender. When it comes to getting your hands dirty, no thorn or bramble will stand in your way with these babies on. Complete your look with a green Hortico Plastic watering can from Bunnings.