Hi beauties, I hope you're all doing great and your week has been good so far. The weather in London has been so gloomy recently, and so the anticipation of Summer has been washed away with the showers of rain. However I decided that the best way to get you excited about Summer again would be to do a post like this. This post includes 10 Summer must haves to spice up your wardrobe for the hot upcoming season. There are many more things that can be added to this list, but the ones listed here are sure to keep you looking stylish and classy through out the Summer. Hopefully you will enjoy it. It would be nice to know if this post was helpful and if you would like to see more like this.
1. Colourful/patterned flowy dresses. This is number one on the list which is shown above. You just cant go wrong with one of these. They're so comfortable chic and altogether Summery. They instantly make you look dressed up and to be honest you really don't have to put hard work into the rest of the outfit cause dresses like these do all the work for you. Every lady can wear one of these providing you take material, necklines and waistlines into account. For example a halter neck dress will help balance out a lady with small shoulders and a larger lower half, and therefore wouldn't be advisable for a lady with broad shoulders. Chiffon materials work very well with curvy ladies, whilst cotton would work better for a lady who is more straighter. Explore with patterns and colour and just have fun.
2. White/cream blouse or top .White or cream because it's a light colour and so it keeps you cooler during those blazing hot Summer days. Also its usually lighter in fabric, fresher and just generally nicer to wear in the summer. TIP: go for breathable materials such as very light cotton or linen, baring in mind that some are more solid than others. Choosing lighter fabrics also helps to keep heat rash away.
3. Maxi dresses. We can all agree that maxi dresses were heaven sent. They do an amazing job at helping you look effortlessly stylish without showing too much. You really can't go wrong with a maxi dress , because you just throw it on and you go from casual to glam in seconds. Once again take into account patterns, materials/fabrics, necklines and waistlines when buying a maxi. If possible try it on before buying it because they can be a bit tricky at times with lengths and hemlines sitting in the right places. walk around the changing room with it, will it drag on the floor, will you have to wear heels with it or take the hem line up a bit? All in all comfort is key especially on a hot day, and the last thing you want is to have to keep adjusting your dress.
4.Sandals. This one goes without saying, adults wear them children wear them and they're great. There are some amazingly stylish and affordable sandals out this season in places like Zara, River Island and Top shop. You've probably been seeing them everywhere. If you're buying heeled sandals, once again do try them on on the shop floor and have a walk about in them to test for comfort. The last thing you want is to pick up an amazing pair then go home and be disappointed that you can't wear them for longer than 0 seconds. Try something new, a new colour, design or even print where possible. Lastly let's keep the pedicure at number one on our priority list when wearing sandals. It just has to be done ladies.
5. Floppy straw hats. This is an item that your Summer wardrobe will thank you for, because it keeps you looking like a fashionista, but also shades you from the burning sun. As can seen above most of these hats come in the natural straw colour, however there are many colour variations around black and white. Be sure to grab one this Summer, they are so perfect for upgrading any Summer outfit.
6.Sunnies. Now we have here an all time favourite, sunnies, eyecandy, shades whatever you like to call them really. Once again they do a 2 in 1 job, protecting you from the sun, but making sure you look fab at the same time. It's always great to have more than one pair, just so that you can effortlessly change up your look, and just because you will find that one pair will look so perfect with one outfit and not so much another outfit. TIP: choose ones that compliment the shape of the features on your face. For example if you have a round face with round features you will find that rounder frames work so much better on you than very square and structured glasses, it will contrast as oppose to compliment.
7. Colour and Pattern. By the time Spring comes around one thing that keeps everyone on their toes and excited for Summer is the sudden burst of energy that the colours on the shop floor provides. Yes colour has the amazing capacity to keep your skin glowing and remain youthful, providing it is matched with right skin tone. Patterns help create more depth and excitement to your outfit , but be sure to go for the right patterns for you. TIP: deeper colours work better for warmer skin tones (yellow undertones), hair colours and eye colours, whilst lighter/ cooler colours work better on people with cooler skin tones (blue undertones). For patterns the scale of the pattern should fit the scale of your physique. A large pattern will drown a small physique, whilst a small pattern on a bigger physique can make the clothes look too tight, or smaller than they really are.
8. A light jacket. If you live in a country where Summer really only exists for a very limited time and most certainly only during the day, then this is for you. The three main ones are listed above. A leather jacket because yes it didn't go away this season and may never go a way for the seasons to come. However there is a lot of coloured leather out this season which means you can go for a colour you normally wouldn't try. Choose a leather jacket that isn't too heavy, but thick enough to keep you warm on a chilly Summer evening. When the unexpected (expected if you live in the UK)showers come gushing down you may find a raincoat useful, and as seen above you can choose a bright colour to bring some shine to a gloomy day. Lastly the classic trench coat. Perfect for the cooler Summer days and chilly evenings and will keep you looking sophisticated and stylish. There are many different colour variations for these jackets out this season, so be sure to try something new and stay away from the classic colour choices.
9. Nail polish. A fruity Summer colour has an intriguing way of pulling an outfit together. This Summer try bold colours and designs . If you find that you're too afraid to try a bold colour and pattern together, then swap. One day try a bold colour with no pattern or a very simple pattern, then the next time try a bold pattern with a colour that's more within your comfort zone.
10. Perfume. A beautiful summery scent is often the creme de la creme of a lady's outfit. Change up your scent this season from your signature scent, and make a fruity statement with a more floral/Summery scent. Be careful not to attract the bees while you're at it.
I hope this post was helpful and you enjoyed reading it. If you have any enquiries or need a few more tips then email agapestyle@live.co.uk where I will be happy to help you further.
Loads of Agape love
Tosin
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