HEATWAVE HOT LIST
8 KEY BUYS TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR COOL
1 BREEZY CHIC WITH A MIDI
THE Holy Grail of your summer wardrobe, the midi skirt is the perfect way to feel cool without flashing too much flesh. Pair it with a cotton T-shirt and sandals for a relaxed holiday feel, or a sleeveless white blouse and flats for work.
No wonder it’s an all-yearround fashion favourite.
This sunny yellow version from French Connection, with its elasticated waist and tortoiseshell buttons, combines effortless style with heatwave comfort.
or add a pop of print with this green floral style from ME+EM.
2 SWAP A KAFTAN FOR A SUPER SHIRT
A MULTITASKING shirt is your sunny day wardrobe hero. This shirt-dress from Reiss, crafted from lightweight linen, is perfect. Wear it open over swimwear, or button it up and you’ve got a stylish sundress that can be worn on its own or layered over shorts or trousers for a very summer 2020 look.
3 STAY SHADY WITH A WIDE-BRIM HAT
wHETHER you wear it while lounging in the garden or queuing at the shops, a hat is indispensable in this weather. Protect your skin and stay stylish in a floppy straw design.
This natural woven version by L. K. Bennett, and the black Boden option (main), both feature very wide brims, so they’re ideal for shade seekers. For 2020, the bigger the brim the better.
4 YOU STILL NEED A SWIMMING COSTUME
A HOLIDAY abroad may not happen this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cheer yourself up with a new swimsuit to wear on a UK beach or in the garden. Flattering one-pieces are the way to go, and they don’t have to be boring. Take this chic design from Eberjey. Thanks to its feminine frills, it can double up as a top when paired with a skirt or shorts. Swimsuit, £154.95, Eberjey at shopbop.com
5 PICK LONGER DENIM SHORTS
DENIm shorts are extremely versatile, and they can be a flattering, relaxed option in a heatwave if you opt for longer, looser styles.
But denim can be bad for the environment, so look for eco-friendly designs, such as this pair from tommy Hilfiger, which are made from 100 per cent recycled cotton.
6 ADD A LIGHT JUMPER — YES, REALLY
IT MAY be hotter than Ibiza in parts of Britain, but the mercury often drops in the evening, so grab a knit for layering over skirts and dresses. Choose a colourful style to keep your look bright and summery, like this one from Chinti and Parker.
7 UPDATE YOUR FLIP-FLOPS
FlatForms are the style to be seen in this summer, and thankfully Havaianas has updated its classic flip-flop, adding a slightly elevated sole.
they’re a perfect replacement for those kitten heels you haven’t worn in months, and they’re heat-resistant, non-slip, water-resistant and lightweight, too. What more could you possibly want?
8 LOUNGE AWAY THE DAYS IN SUMMER PJs
ENJOY a peaceful night’s sleep by keeping cool in bed in a pair of ultra-light cotton pyjamas. Pick styles you can mix and match — you can lounge about in them during the day, too. Smart shirt designs, such as these from Yolke and The White Company, are ideal work-from-home wear. Shorts, £45, tommy.com