Gettin’ sporty for summer
Dressing for warm-weather comfort has never looked so good
Sporty, wearable touches have been crossing over into the street style universe long before the rise of the cricket sweater.
Throughout our outdoor leaning province, it makes sense to choose a portrait that says pretty without feeling precious — or pretentious.
Whether it’s cotton, anklelength trousers, wear-with-anything slip-on kicks or a racing stripe, there is something so endearingly chill about the sport-chic message.
COOL , CASUAL KICKS
Summer kicks should have you ready for anything. Extra points if they’re slip-on, water-friendly, BPA-free and ridiculously comfortable.
NAVY AND WHITE
Navy and white is a dream pairing no matter what the season. While some may be turned off by the idea of wearing a dark shade during the summer months, this elegant tone is just as flattering in June as it is in January.
CHUNKY R INGS
Wearable, chunky rings aren’t just for dressy occasions. The best accessory for your accessories? Skin that’s smooth-like-butta. The new Harlow Skin Co. (harlowskinco.com) makes small-batch, organic, vegan and beautifully packaged products, including the lightly scented Body Whip in Spa Day ($26).
LOVE L INEN
All hail one of the planet’s oldest textiles — naturally absorbent, breathable and timeless. And who said anything about ironing? We’re over it. Look at linen and its kinks the same way interior designers now look at silverware: Let it have a gorgeous, imperfect patina and forget the fuss.
LEATHER AND LEGS
Sometimes a little glow is the ultimate finishing touch. English makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is known not just for doing Amal Clooney’s wedding makeup and for her sisterhood with fashion game-changers including Kate Moss, but also for her formulation of the industry’s most impressive products for face and body. Roll her Supermodel Body down the centre of your legs or arms and blend outward with your hands to hydrate and add a “slimmer shimmer.”
POP O F ORANGE
A pop of orange is one of the colour stories that anchors the sport trend. What we love most about this citrus hue is that it flatters every complexion. Try a swipe of bright, happy polish on hands or toes (we love Orange It’s Obvious or Clambake by essie).