With a record-breaking 3-month heatwave predicted for the UK this week, the whole country is gearing up -and crossing fingers- for a scorching summer.
Warm temperatures and sunny days are the perfect opportunity to get adventurous with your wardrobe, introducing bold new prints, striking colours and an array of fabrics which just can’t be worn during the freezing winter months. Summer is also the perfect time to accessorize to the max, with sunglasses, hats and bags completing the look of any summer outfit.
While the tropical heat wave may not be upon us yet, you can never be too prepared when planning your summer wardrobe (and looking at our fabulous new arrivals is getting the CA office excited!) In today’s journal, we bring your five essential summer styling tips which will ensure your summer wardrobe works for you, keeping you looking and feeling cool during the (hopefully) sun-drenched summer!
Top Five Tips
Summer is the perfect time to wow in sheer, lightweight fabrics which are stylish but also incredibly comfortable. Floaty, loose-fitting dresses and shirts create a chic yet casual look and will keep you cool in the hot weather.
We love: Juliet Dunn Ladies’ Cotton Pocket Dress – Pink/White for her, and the Lacoste Men’s Linen Shirt – White for him.
Keep feet cool and classy in a pair of stylish sandals. Flat-heeled and open-toe designs are best for summer as they allow air to circulate around the feet. Look for designs with an ankle strap to stop feet slipping on sweaty soles.
We love: See by Chloe Ladies’ Sandals – Light Blue for her, and the Birkenstock Gizeh Sandals – Stone for him.
In warm summer weather the last thing you want is a bulky bag stuffed under your armpit; which is why cross-body bags are perfect for this season. Offering style and convenience, a cross-body bag can be easily carried, leaves hands free and will sit comfortably at the hip.
We love: Barbour Ladies’ Morris Print Reiver – Strawberry Thief for her, and the BOSS Orange Men’s Radin Cross Body Bag in Navy for him.
Bold prints are perfect for summer. Not only do they capture the carefree mood of the season, they are also great for hiding unsightly sweat stains!
We love: Boss Orange Ladies’ Kethna-W Top – Multi for her, and the Ted Baker Men’s Format Tropical Print Polo Shirt – Dark Red for him.
A good quality pair of sunglasses is essential for protecting the eyes from harmful UV rays during the summer, but they also add the ultimate glamorous finishing touch to any outfit. For the guys, a cap can create a relaxed and sporty look while shielding the face.
We love: Vivienne Westwood Ladies’ AN817 Sunglasses Tortoise/Black for her, and the Gant Men’s Twill Cap – Putty for him.
Our picks for her
Our picks for him
