Summer Fashion Survival Kit
Hey there fashionistas! Have you ever felt the frustration of not knowing what to wear on a sunny summer morning? Usually I am really good at being decisive and picking out an outfit, even without my morning coffee. But the other day, I looked at my wardrobe and felt like I had nothing to wear. I don’t think it helped that my friend had just tagged me in pictures from a number of different past events and I just felt that my summer outfit choices were lacking.
When I was getting ready to go a party recently, I was verging on being late getting to my friend’s house that afternoon to get ready with the girls. So I took a million different outfits with me in the hope that my friends would be able to help me pull something together. I know that when I get into one of those moods, I need to be 100% set on my outfit. Otherwise I will spend the whole evening with my outfit choice playing on my mind!
After finally sorting out what I was wearing, I realised that I needed to write down what I had learned about summer fashion in the hopes that it helps you too! Take a look at my summer outfit tips here.
After work drinks
If you are going to an evening event straight from work, the dress code for evening drinks is usually smart casual. Therefore, a great suggestion is to wear a cute denim jacket over one of your designer dresses. You can look professional at work with the dress on, and then go a little more casual for drinks. If you have a bold print dress, you can tone it down with a darker jacket and cute strappy sandals. It will completely change the look of the dress underneath, but you will still benefit from the bold print.
Matching prints
I have so many printed pieces, which is why I struggle sometimes to put outfits together, because the simple shirts and skirts that I usually pair with them are usually in the wash when I need them most. I hadn’t thought about mix and matching the different prints before, but a friend who is a very snazzy dresser offered her suggestion of pairing two bold prints together. Loud prints are a great way to make a statement, and it can be fun to be adventurous with your wardrobe.
Mix it up with jewels
Statement jewellery is another great way to super-charge a summer outfit. Bold colours and big chunky designs are a perfect way to brighten up an outfit. Great colour choices and pairing an assortment of mix-and-match jewellery together is a fun way to change your look.
Think about the shoes
What shoes you wear with an outfit can also make a big change when you are styling for summer. Rocking a cute mini skirt with either runners or heels can drastically change the outcome. Killer high heels create a sultry look, whereas runners can add a laid back fun image to a normally more tailored look.
Don’t forget the beauty!
When you are combining these summer tips and tricks, one other thing you need to consider is your makeup and hair. The finishing touches and the features you decide to focus on can really add to your look. A bold lip and a tight ponytail can be chic and cool, whereas loose curls and smokey eyes can be ultra sexy. And above all else, getting dressed up and playing around with your style is so much fun. Good luck ladies.
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