Spring Summer Outfit Ideas
You Will Want to Wear on Repeat This Season
At the time of writing this, it’s May, and many people in London and across the UK are just starting to think about summer dressing. In reality though we are already three months into the spring–summer season, which begins in March. Every year I tell my personal styling clients that clothes arrive in stores according to the fashion calendar - as clothes are produced months before they enter the stores - not the weather. That often means collections are often out of sync with what we actually feel like wearing at the time.
It’s always worth planning ahead and buying key pieces before you actually need them. Thankfully, there’s still a few weeks left to add to your summer wardrobe. The key is building outfits around light layers, breathable fabrics, and versatile staples that adapt to unpredictable UK weather without sacrificing style.
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1. The Elevated Neutral Base
A simple top and white or off-white trousers is a versatile look that most women can wear. It feels fresh, minimal, and endlessly adaptable. Add sandals, trainers or heels for a lux look, and layer with blazer on chillier days. It’s a clean silhouette that always looks cool no matter the temperature.
Styles from: M&S, Reiss and Toteme.
2. Versatile skirt looks
A midi or maxi skirt styled with lightweight jacket or waistcoat is the perfect balance of contemporary and feminine. This pairing works especially well when you want to look put-together without feeling overdressed.
Styles from: Zara, Hush and The White Company
3. Relaxed Tailored trousers styling
Wide-leg trousers paired with a tee, or blouse is a combination that’s still going strong. This combination works from office to weekend and it’s an easy way to look polished while staying comfortable as temperatures rise.
Styles from: With Nothing Underneath, Me+Em and Victoria Beckham
4. Effortless Matching co-ord Sets
Co-ord sets continue to dominate spring summer dressing because they remove the guesswork. Whether it’s a top and shorts or a matching trouser set, the result is always cohesive. The beauty lies in their versatility, wear them together for impact or break them up for more outfit mileage.
Styles from: Roz & Zo, Karen Millen and Sezane.
5. versatile Utility styling
The utility also known as the combat trouser is back again for another fashion outing. A surprisingly versatile style that can be dressed up or down. Finish with sandals or trainers for an easy everyday look and heels for an edgier evening look. Great for really hot temperatures.
Styles from: Citizens of Humanity, Free People and Ralph Lauren
Final styling Thought
Summer dressing this year is all about ease, adaptability, and understated polish and yes it is another trouser dominated year, with skirts in second place and dresses in third - apologies to all the dress lovers! The best outfits aren’t the most complicated, they are the pieces that work hardest in your wardrobe and are able to move between spring freshness and summer ease.
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Thank you for reading,
Personal Stylist Lisa O’Shaughnessy in London founder of Always Stylish
