12 tips for warm-weather dressing.
As summer draws near, the longest and brightest days of the year are well within reach. Adapting your closet to the changing temperatures may seem challenging, but we’re here to encourage you to lighten up—literally and figuratively.
Ahead are 12 tips to help you dress for summer with comfort and ease.
1. Go to great LENGTHS
An ankle-grazing maxi skirt is a fresh-for-summer look you can seamlessly style with a ruffled or eyelet trim tee. A smocked waist makes this breezy bottom an effortless addition to your closet no matter what hue you choose. Accessorize with a waist-defining belt or add a touch of sheen with gold jewelry.
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2. Summer’s It silhouette: THE SHIRT DRESS
Going for a casual vibe? A button-front dress and slide sandals are perfect for an afternoon of shopping and brunch. To take your outfit from day to night, swap your flats for wedge heels and amp up your look with a matching necklace and earrings. Insider tip: choose a silhouette with a tie sash for a polished finish.
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Tropical prints and animal motifs are a surefire way to capture the spirit of summer, whether you’re beachside or city-side. Pair a printed maxi dress with a wide-brimmed hat for a classic take on daytime chic. The addition of a cropped denim jacket is key for chilly moments.
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4. LIGHTEN up your look
A striped sleeveless knit is the perfect complement to neutral-coloured bottoms, while a longline duster adds instant style to a denim short and tank top combo. To carry your essentials with elegance and ease, a simple straw handbag is just what you need.
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A mid-length jean skirt is given a feminine touch when worn with a crochet cap sleeve tee or brightly coloured linen blouse. Add a wedge or peep-toe into the mix and there you have it: the ultimate summer ensemble.
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6. Fabulous in FLUTTER SLEEVES
A timeless tee with feminine flared sleeves is exceptionally easy to pair with both linen pants and maxi skirts. Tuck in your top and cinch your waist with a genuine leather or woven raffia belt for an extra refined feel.
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7. All eyes on EYELET
Coordinate a white eyelet blouse with matching denim capris or opt for an all-over cotton eyelet dress you can expertly style with a straw handbag. Bring your outfit up a notch with a multi-row beaded necklace and open hoop earrings.
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8. COLOUR your linen
Whether you wear your blouse in a knot, bow or undone, this essential style is the perfect complement to denim skirts and capris. Accessorize to maximize by stacking your bracelets and layering your necklaces.
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9. Brighten up your BLAZERS
Coordinate your papaya-hued suiting jacket with matching pants for a lasting monochromatic moment or style it with jeans for a more casual vibe. Roll up your sleeves for a laid-back yet feminine feel and complete your look with a marbled resin clutch.
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10. Escape to PARADISE
Slip into a vibrant tropical print maxi dress you can accessorize with a chain belt. Find your silver lining with a metallic envelope clutch. As for your jewelry, a coil wraparound bracelet will add a contemporary feel to your nature-inspired dress.
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Commit to the print from head to toe with a matching top and bottom or mix and match your separates with solid hues. What better way to embrace the spirit of the season than with a fun tropical print, featuring playful pops of orange. When it comes to your accessories, go for the gold!
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12. White hot DENIM
Pair your summer jeans with a brightly coloured top for a fresh take on a warm-weather classic. From leg-lengthening wide-leg silhouettes to cropped designs with embellished hems, this season is all about summer whites.