Add one comfy striped dress, a pretty scarf, the quintessential denim jacket, big clutch and easy to wear wedges. There you have an easy summer uniform.
This has been my go-to most mornings lately, i'll substitute in different dresses but the general ensemble is the same.
It just works. When its cool in the morning (or whilst in the supermarket, those refrigerator isles are bloody freezing) the denim jacket is the perfect companion and so is a scarf, plus scarfs scream 'i made an effort dahhling', even if you didn't really, hahaa.
The stripe dress is the kind of dress that never goes out of style and one i always reach for. Effortless chic, I LOVE a great striped tshirt material dress, and the sizing on this one from BlackFive was again spot on (rare from an international company, but these guys have it spot on, i think i mentioned in in my last post with the stripe skirt, an i continue to be very very impressed).
I also find as long as my arms are covered my legs can deal with it, plus it's not particularly cold.
The wedges are another summer essential for me. I'd been after a great pair of tan wedges for a couple of years. I was being particular fussy and knew i didn't want there to be a front platform part, like many of the wedges have these days (they make me look like a giant and i tower over everyone and feel stupidly big) I wanted an everyday pair and these Sainsbury's ones do the trick perfectly. Supermarkets are really knocking out some great clothes and shoes these days. I can not fault them!
So there we have it, my (British) Summer Uniform.
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I love this formula in the summer too. A perfect British summer outfit. Love your bag and those wedges are gorgeous! It is amazing what you can pick up in a supermarket these days. Lynne x
ReplyDeleteI love that dress, such a classic x
ReplyDeleteI loved the title of this post hahaha. You can never go wrong with a Denim Jacket, or a B+W Striped Dress (especially if it is Flared) or a Floral Scarf. Great Styling.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to check out the outfit I linked up. It is my new favorite scarf - I love it.
Enjoy the weekend gorgeous lady!! <3 Ada.
Just a perfect uniform! Due to different events and activities I wear various clothes, really depending on occasion.
ReplyDeleteLove the summer uniform - it always amuses me to see the British blogs with their jackets or cardi's in the summer! Living in Italy if I even wear a heavy cotton sundress I die!
ReplyDeleteThis look is perfection! I love the scarf and bag with the cute summer stripes!
ReplyDeletexo Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I love that clutch! It's such a fun print. You can never go wrong with stripes! It's been pretty hot here although this week we have had a cool front. Layers of denim and a scarf are great.
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The Real Arnolds
That dress and scarf are adorable!
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Absolutely love this look! The stripes with the floral scarf is perfect and that clutch is to die for!
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This is such a cute ensemble! Love the addition of the scarf. ~Cynthia | My Rose Colored Shades
ReplyDeleteThe floral scarf with the striped dress is perfect...love it! I'm the same way, if it's a bit chilly as long as I have long sleeves my legs are fine.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com
This ensemble is really a stylish transitional look for any erratic weather....the stripes dress is so cute & versatile!
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www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I'm the same way, if I have a jacket or long sleeves and a scarf, I'm comfortable if it's chilly. Love this look! Such a pretty scarf!
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Dear Rachel,
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Your (very demanding) friend,
Catherine, Not Dressed As Lamb x
P.S. You may think I'm joking... am I? Hmmmmm ;))) lol
I love striped anything so this dress is right up my alley. I love the scarf you paired with it!
ReplyDeleteNicole
Nicole to the Nines
I am in love with this casual look. I'd definitely wear this as my summer uniform too! Throw on a nice set of bangles, and you're ready for a night out! Thanks for the link up!!
ReplyDeleteClare
Understated Classics
Looks lovely! I've not long bought a lightish blue denim from Sainsburys and I don't know why I haven't got one before as it's perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is AWESOME! I love the stripes with the floral scarf. The layering with the denim jacket is oh so chic! LOVEEEE it!
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Perfect summer uniform! I love the tribal embroidery on your bag.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love this outfit! I'm so with you on the arms covered the legs can handle it line too! LOL! Ax
ReplyDeleteI really really love this look. It's classic and super cute. I enjoy how perfectly your scarf looks with that striped dress. The jean jacket is a perfect addition to a striped dress too!
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