9 Simple Pieces You Need for an Elevated Summer Capsule Wardrobe
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@styleidealistKarina Marriott showcases how easy it is to assemble a chic summer outfit when you have some core basics to hand.
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@sylviemus_Style Notes: If there's one item I can't do without during the summer, it's an oversized shirt. It can be in any colour you want—although, my preference is a white or striped version—and just know you'll wear it all the time. Whether with jeans, shorts or knotted over a dress or your swimming cossie, this will be your summer saviour.
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@ali_tate_cutlerStyle Notes: I think everyone needs a summer dress that makes them feel great. You know the frock that you can throw on when it's boiling and you still manage to stay looking cool? That one.
I enjoy the tie-front detailing on this dress.
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@styleidealistStyle Notes: Take a tip from our French friends, and opt for a basket bag during the summer. My preference is oversize in case there's a call for a picnic and you need it to double up as your picnic basket.
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@dawn.tanStyle Notes: Don't forget to pack your sunnies every day of summer. Sure, one minute it'll be raining, but the next, it'll be sunny. Right now, rectangular frames are high on the style agenda.
A stylish finishing touch to any look.
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@emilyjdawesStyle Notes: This season, there's been a lean towards '90s-style sandals. Flatforms and chunky flip-flops are where it's at. My best tip, however, is to keep them simple so that they go with everything you own.
Ease into the flatform trend with these leather flip-flops.
These look incredibly comfortable.
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@symphonyofsilkStyle Notes: You might not be much of a shorts person, but in the height of summer, nothing else will do. Look to Lorna of Symphony of Silk, who always manages to make her looks chic.
The slightly longer length of this denim short makes them look all the more premium.
Massimo Dutti is many a fashion editor's go-to for relaxed tailoring.
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@basicstouchStyle Notes: Black and white T-shirts have saved me again and again during the summer. Tuck one into jeans, shorts or a skirt, and you'll look chic and fresh.
Hone a relaxed aesthetic by pairing this boxy tee with wide-leg trousers.
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@lucywilliams02Style Notes: I never used to be a white-jeans person, but about five years ago, I realised just how great they look in the summer. My preference right now are wide-leg versions.
Agolde's Pinch jeans are an Instagram favourite.
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@savina_chaiStyle Notes: If I lived in L.A. or somewhere else equally as warm, I probably wouldn't include a jacket. But I live in the UK, and it gets cold in the summer. So a light jacket is a necessity, and linen or twill make for excellent breathable options.
