30 Stylish, Summer-Ready Staples From M&S, Arket and Mango

by Joy Montgomery

If the weather forecast is anything to go by, summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to finally dredge up those linen shirts, floaty frocks and chunky sandals that have been lying dormant in the back of our wardrobes for the last eight months. Scrolling through the new-in sections of our favourite high-street brands, it's clear that the less-is-more aesthetic is continuing into summer 2021, but that doesn't mean that we need to scrimp on feel-good dressing.

Mango, Marks and Spencer, Arket summer shopping edit

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@erika_boldrin

I'm particularly enjoying the throw-on, wearable silhouettes in an eclectic mix of beiges and brights offered up by the likes of Marks and Spencer, Arket and Mango this season. Think grass-green T-shirt dresses, perfectly tailored camel-coloured waistcoats, lilac blazers and chunky sandals in classic blacks, beiges and blues. I also recommend reaching for hard-wearing fabrics, such as linen, which will keep you cool, feel premium and look great for many seasons to come. M&S has plenty of winning linen buys in stock right now, as does Arket.

The other category at the top of my wish list is warm-weather-ready one-pieces, which are sure to save plenty of styling time in the morning. (See Mango's retro-inspired knit jumpsuit and loose-fit denim dungarees and M&S's fun leopard-print mini.) So whether you're just looking for some inspo to kick-start your summer outfits or a new piece to complete your capsule, scroll down to shop the best summer buys from M&S, Arket and Mango.