Dressing for summer weather is tough. Whether you’re running around with a packed schedule of meetings, errands and places to be, or pounding the streets of your favourite holiday destination sightseeing, shopping and, of course, stopping for that all important cocktail. As soon as the mercury rises over 25 degrees, doing anything other than sitting by a pool in a bikini is probably going to end up in unwanted sweat patches, and a hot and bothered attitude. Looking chic and polished by 5pm is out of the question. At least it was, until I put my thinking cap on and created the ultimate summer capsule wardrobe for you.
I can’t turn the UV down, but I can help you dress for success. I’ve scrolled through hundreds of the most put-together influencers’, celebrities’ and fashion peoples’ pictures (you know, the ones who look like they’ve never even seen a bead of sweat) then combined that with my own expertise of being a stylist and editor in London’s fashion industry for a decade of sticky summers, to figure out the recurring items and trends that can make you look effortlessly chic, whatever the temperature.
Below, you’ll find a concise edit of 14 key pieces that ultimately make up the perfect elevated warm-weather wardrobe. Think quiet luxury: The summer edition. From light tailoring to white dresses, beautiful leather sandals to the most classic swimsuit style. And the best part? None of these items require a fashion degree (or hardly any effort at all) to style them successfully. I made sure to include only the easiest items that you can throw on in the morning, all of which go together. Some of them you’re likely to own already, so as well as shopping options for all budgets, I’ve also added tips and tricks for how to wear these items and create a multitude of elegant summer outfits. So, even if you feel flustered by the heat, at least you won’t look it.
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