With the promise of warm days and nights and potential visits abroad to lounge by pools and on the beach, your summer wardrobe is probably itching for an update. Top it up with these nine IDEAL fashion essentials and mix and match these with pieces you already own.
The day to night joggers
Summer might not bring images of joggers to mind, but this season we’re seeing drawstring waistband styles that are lightweight enough to wear all day at the office with a smart shirt, and with a bralet and heels for an easy holiday evening style.
The easy to style cami top
Cami tops are perfect for summer styling. Add one to a simple pair of skinny jeans and fashion trainers for a casual look, or tuck into a leather mini skirt for easy evening wear. Look for halter-neck styles to stay on trend this season but opt for easy to wear colours such as black and khaki.
The throw on maxi dress
A bodycon style maxi dress is definitely a fashion essential for summer 2017 – it works as an easy cover up for the beach but can also see you through to the evening when you head out for dinner and drinks on holiday.
The slip on sliders
Retro sportswear style sliders were once reserved for the sandal and sock wearing types but this trend has come into its own in 2017, with everyone donning a pair by the pool. A navy or black pair work with any bikini, while for the evening, faux fur style mules are an alternative choice if you’re looking to make a strong first impression.
The Dad hat
No longer reserved for your pops on holiday, the dad hat is essentially a baseball cap featuring a fun slogan or logo. Both the perfect way of shielding your face from the sun this summer and of looking on-trend, it’s a practical and fashionable essential for summer 2017 and a huge range of high street stores are selling this style.
The cool kimono
The kimono is a cover-up style that comes and goes as each summer rolls around but it’s always a wardrobe necessity. Pull out the one you picked up last season or grab a new one featuring plenty of tassels and paisley print to nail that typical holiday style.
The simple straw bag
Straw beach bags are being enjoyed by the fashion elite currently, and work for the beach. Grab one of these in a simple tote style or opt for a structured picnic basket version which should keep everything in place whatever you get up to on your summer hols.
The Bardot sundress
Bardot cuts are still proving popular, so grab a summer dress with plenty of shoulder and you will nail summer styling. You won’t end up with dodgy tan lines and it’s the perfect top to create a fun, summery look.
The gingham bralet
Gingham may remind you of those summer dresses you wore as a child at primary school but it’s back with a bang this summer on everything from lightweight summer dresses to Bardot tops. Pick up a bralet featuring the print in black and white for retro vibes and pair this with high-waisted trousers for an easy festival style.
