ON THE COVER your ultimate holiday checklist
It’s never been easier to look effortlessly chic in the heat – just adopt a patriotic palette of red, white and blue and you’ll find summer dressing a breeze
how to look effortlessly chic in the heat
Back to Basics
Breton stripes and flared trousers are both staples for summer. For a classic look, wear them together and finish off with a baker boy cap – it’ll keep beachy hair under control too. Top, £69, sizes xs-l, Winser London. Trousers, £159, sizes 6-16, ME+EM. Shoes,
£165, J.Crew. Hat, £15, Topshop. Bracelet, £69, Thomas Sabo. Stacking rings, £120 for a set of 5, Maya Magal. Watch, £169, Calvin Klein >>
UTILITY CHIC
Laid-back dressing at its best, dungarees are easy to style and are a welcome change to denim. It’s the little details that make all the difference to your all-in-one though, so look out for metallic clasps, stripes and cinched-in waists. T-shirt, £16, sizes 6-16, The Cotton Story. Dungarees, £315, sizes xs-xl, Velvet by Graham & Spencer.
Shoes, £49.99, Mango. Single earring, £30, Lily Charmed. Bracelet, £69, Thomas Sabo. Stacking rings, £120 for a set of 5, Maya Magal
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Choose narrow, vertical stripes to create the illusion of an instantly slimmer, taller silhouette. Keep your outfit understated by pairing with neutral accessories in butter-soft leather.
Dress, £250, sizes xs-l, Net-a-Porter. Bag, £49.99, Mango. Bracelet, £69, Thomas Sabo. Stacking rings, £120 for a set of 5, Maya Magal >>
CHECK IT OUT
A timeless blazer goes with everything. For a modern refresh, team with a slogan t-shirt, mirrored aviators and box-fresh trainers. swap for barely-there heels for a classic evening look. Jacket, £370, sizes 6-16, Cefinn.
Top, £13, sizes 8-20, Find by Amazon Fashion. Trousers, £89.95, sizes 6-14, Massimo Dutti. Earrings, £29, Hurley Burley. Sunglasses, £165, Aspinal of London. Watch, £219, Emporio Armani >>
ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS
Jetting off to somewhere new, holidays are the perfect opportunity to try something a bit different. oval-shaped sunglasses and a chic neckerchief will elevate your look without taking up much space in your case. Top, £110, skirt, £160, both sizes s-l, Rae Feather. Shoes, £18, JD Williams.
Scarf, £75, Eric Bompard. Sunglasses, £197, Black Eyewear. Earrings, £29, Hurley Burley. Stacking rings, £120 for a set of 5, Maya Magal. Watch, £189, Mondaine
LOVE JUMPSUITS? TRY THIS!
Navy is a flattering alternative to black and, when paired with the wider leg of this playsuit, will create the illusion of slimmer legs. Make the most of your layers too using a contrasting colour or print to add interest.
Playsuit, £85, sizes 6-18, Boden. Cardigan, £84, sizes xxs-xxl, J.Crew. Single earring, £30, Lily Charmed. Bracelet, £69, Thomas Sabo. Stacking rings, £120 for a set of 5, Maya Magal >>
RED ALERT
Add a little Parisian cool to your look and try cropped trousers, which are most flattering with flats. Sticking to one shade makes it easy to pack a capsule holiday wardrobe, but don’t forget to add interest with a mix of textures and prints. T-shirt, £34.95, sizes xs-xl, Scotch & Soda. Trousers, £220, sizes 6-16, Cefinn.
Belt, £8, Next. Shoes, £75, Jigsaw. Sunglasses, £15, Next. Bag, £55, Hotter. Single earring, £30, Lily Charmed. Bracelet, £69, Thomas Sabo. Ring, £8, Accessorize
TOP OF THE CROPS
A breezy cotton dress is the linchpin of any holiday wardrobe, but the floaty shape means it could overpower your frame. A boxy cropped jacket is the perfect foil to the extra fabric, breaking up the stripes and adding definition to your shape.
Jacket, £275, sizes xs-xl, Velvet by Graham & Spencer. Dress, £69, sizes 6-24, Autograph at M&S. Shoes, £69, Hotter. Earrings, £149; necklace, £279, both Thomas Sabo. Watch, £169, Calvin Klein w&h