LUXE FOR LESS
SUMMER STREET STYLE
Summer street style tips that won't break the bank, from this season’s must-have colour to chic maxi skirts
Add a pop of onyx green
Update your summer wardrobe by reaching for pieces in this season’s most-wanted colour: onyx green. High-waisted pleated shorts walk the line between corporate chic and smart-casual fashion, making them ideal for work or play. Choose breathable natural fabrics such as linen and viscose on warm, sticky days. Pair a sleek satin camisole top with tan leather accessories à la fashion stylist Leisha Naik (@leishanaikv) for a lunch date, or layered with a crisp white shirt to turn heads in the office. Oversized sunglasses and slider sandals complete the outfit for a day of sightseeing on a sunny city break.
“There’s something about MATCHING your bag, belt and shoes – I just love the way it pulls an outfit together” Leisha Naik
Take your skirt to the maxi
Maxi skirts are having a moment, and with a relaxed silhouette that screams 2024, our white cotton skirt offers a failsafe route to trying out the trend. As Instagram style star Louise (@louiseinedinburgh) notes, maxi skirts are ideal when you have limited time in the morning to get ready. Wear with T-shirts, vest tops and bandeau tops for maximum cost-per-wear value. Crafted from responsibly sourced cotton with a comfy elasticated waist band, the skirt is smart enough to carry a blazer or tailored jacket for a more refined finish. Add a pair of embellished rip-tape sandals and layered gold necklaces to recreate Louise’s look.
“What I WEAR when jumping out of the shower with less than sixty seconds to decide on an outfit” Louise
Dress up a waistcoat for golden hour
Don’t keep your waistcoat solely for daywear; they look just as chic elevated for summer sundowners. M&S Insider Zarah (@marksandspencer_zarah) opts for a sleek longline black waistcoat on desk-to-dinner days. High-waisted trousers with a wide or straight-cut leg help to balance proportions – Zarah rates pinstriped trousers worn with suede mules for an unexpected twist. Heading out on the town? Up the glam factor with a beaded handbag and a pair of cat-eye shades to make the most of spritz o’clock.
“A WAISTCOAT is an easy way to smarten up a casual look, I love this knitted one which gives an effortless feel” Zarah (@marksandspencer_zarah)
Smock on
Lover of minimal-chic outfits Molly Paris (@mollyparisstyle) knows a thing or two about the best sun dresses to wear in the city. Here, she’s paired a comfy-yet-cool cotton midi dress with leather sandals and a nineties-inspired shoulder bag for the ultimate everyday look. Midi dresses in darker shades, such as black, navy or olive green, are ideal if you’re looking for year-round wearability with a warm layer on top. The current trend for smocking and ruching shows no sign of abating; this dress features a nipped-in waist to add definition to your figure.
“I think this is my FAVOURITE outfit so far this year,” Molly Paris (@mollyparisstyle)
Words: Dulcie Emerson
