Your Capsule Summer Wardrobe

Hot, sticky, still don’t know what to wear?  The secret to impressive summer style isn’t having endless options… it’s about owning the right pieces in your wardrobe, that work so well together.

A crochet dress, a broderie anglais jacket, wide-leg trousers, those woven ballet pumps… no it may not sound revolutionary, but when every piece works effortlessly with another, then getting dressed suddenly becomes a whole lot easier.

Welcome to your new capsule wardrobe.  Start thinking in looks, not individual pieces.  Will this work with what I’ve already got?  We’ve all got that jacket with the tag still on… Why did we step out of our comfort zone when we know it’s just not going to work?

Soft crochet, airy cottons, washed linens and easy-on-the-eye neutrals not only sit happily alongside one another, but in this heat, they still look and feel expensive.  Avoid the cling, minimise the bling and create dozens of outfits with pieces that work so easily together. Cream, taupe, ecru and tan will work seamlessly side by side, meaning every time you try a new combination, you just know it’s going to look great.

A light-weight bomber is a smart Summer investment.  Sling it on with lace panelled dresses, cropped denim shorts, or tailored wide-leg trousers.  Add raffia flats, an oversized necklace and a beaded, wooden bag.  Nothing’s competing for attention: one piece looks just as strong as the other.

The result?  A cleverly composed wardrobe that works harder than anything else you own.  Reliable and ready to impress, suddenly you’re that woman who doesn’t own all the clothes, but just knows how to effortlessly pull the best pieces together.