10 THINGS WE LOVE
Puff-sleeve dresses, cat’s-eye shades, lacy skirts and a burst of sunshine yellow…
1 THE CHECKED MAC
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any British summer day can (and probably will) include a downpour. Tod’s splash-proof mac – in a darker, more sophisticated version of a cheerful picnic check – will see you through any sudden shower.
Mac, from a selection Tod’s. Cotton shirt, £375 Paul Smith. Cotton trousers, £670 Vivienne Westwood. Calf-skin slip-ons, £370 Emporio Armani
TH E TEXTURED CARDIGAN
Add elegance to a cream and caramel ensemble by layering up luxe textures. A waffle-weave cardigan and soft linen shorts are the perfect daytime pairing. Yarn jacket, £480 Fabiana Filippi. Linen shorts, £149 Luisa Spagnoli
3 THE BOOK BAG
Literature-lovers: this summer’s most playful accessory lets you wear your heart around your waist, as well as on your sleeve. Olympia Le-Tan’s Virginia Woolf-inspired tote is part carry-all, part conversation starter. Silk, felt and brass bag, about £1,015 Olympia Le-Tan
THE BREEZY SKIRT
Fresh and feminine, broderie anglaise is a warm-weather classic. Evolve it for summer ’21 by wearing it with boyish brogues and a boxy cashmere jumper for a bit more edge.
Cotton skirt, £235 The Kooples. Wool jumper, £2,975 Loro Piana. Leather brogues, £675 Manolo Blahnik
THE RAIN HAT
La pluie? Bof. Channel a little Parisian nonchalance (and save your coiffure at the same time) with a cover-up from the city’s chicest hatter.
PVC bucket hat, £370 Maison Michel
THE BRIGHT SWIMSUIT
If tropical-print swimwear isn’t for you, dip a toe into holiday season with a minty-fresh one-piece instead. As cool in Brighton as it would be in the Bahamas (if we could go there). Jacquard swimsuit, £180 Vilebrequin. Wool and cashmere jumper, £460 Iro
7 TH E PUFF-SLEEVE DRESS
The statement-sleeve trend is bigger and better than ever. Case in point: the romantically ruffled shoulders of Miu Miu’s sweet sailor dress add a welcome dash of drama.
Poplin dress, £1,690 Miu Miu
THE HIT OF SUNSHINE
Yes, dopamine-dressing is still officially a thing. Slip on a canary-yellow coat and hat, and feel instantly brighter, whatever the weather.
Canvas hat, £490 Fendi. Windbreaker coat, about £265 Alpha Tauri
THE WIDE-LEG TROUSERS
Not just for a return to the office, Ralph Lauren’s striped cotton trousers do double-duty at the weekend too, with a slouchy jumper and casually knotted scarf.
Linen trousers, £299 Polo Ralph Lauren. Linen and silk jumper, £1,870 Brunello Cucinelli. Silk scarf, £355; lacquered wood bangle, £135, both Hermès
THE ANGLED SHADES
A cool Fifties silhouette is the order of the day. Push the boat out and go for an exaggerated cat-eye shape for a real cheekbone-enhancing effect. Sunglasses, £240 Tom Ford. Cotton jacket with silk belt, £700 Herno. Jeans, £155 Marina Rinaldi