Styling your summer wardrobe in the UK is usually dictated by our Great British weather, with sub-par temperatures making layers de rigueur. But in those weeks where the temperatures climb towards the 30s, it’s time for summer separates, sandals and SPF.
Whether you’re picnicking in the park or presenting to your CEO, here are five looks to get you through every summer situation.
1. Monday meetings
Busy days at the office and high temperatures call for a relaxed twist on a classic look. A pencil skirt is an eternal classic and is surprisingly easy to wear. Choose a classic fabric like cotton, pair with raffia sandals and the Cult Gaia basket bag.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Air Soft Face Sun Lotion SPF 30, £6; Topshop skirt, £55; Cult Gaia bag, £125, Weekday t-shirt, £12; & Other Stories sandals, £79
2. Bubbly BBQs
Weekends are for enjoying the slower pace of life. Since you’ll (hopefully) be preoccupied with a glass of something bubbly in hand and a burger on the BBQ, choose an easy look with a luxe bucket hat and finish with comfy trainers. Perfect.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Protective Sun Lotion SPF 30, £7.50; COS hat, £29; Marc Jacobs bag, £290; Revolve dress, £178; Prada trainers, £535
3. Cool at the pool
Good news: now's the perfect time to wear your swimwear as outerwear, so why not mix up your patterns and have some fun with fashion? A maxi skirt is breezy and quick to whip off if you fancy a dip, while a basket bag just big enough to fit your essential sunnies, waterproof SPF and portable charger.
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sun Lotion SPF 30, £7.50; Zimmermann Swimsuit, £255; Free People skirt, £348; Mango bag, £49.99; Topshop sandals, £24
4. Festival-ready
Easy, breezy dresses in show-stopping patterns are the simplest way to pull off a cool, comfortable festival look. Animal print is still a key trend this season - dress it down with chunky boots and a bum bag. Add a good-time glow and you’re sorted.
Hawaiian Tropic BB Cream Sun Lotion SPF 30, £7; Rixo dress, £315; Dr Martens boots, £169; DKNY Bag, £80
5. Just beachin'
The beauty of the beach is that all you need is a great flowing dress and some strong protective oil to look and feel like a summer babe. Choose a midi length that can keep you covered if necessary, then finish with oversized sunnies and those Dune sandals.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Spray SPF 15, £7; Yvonne S, £564; Dune Sandals, £85; Alaïa sunglasses, £390
Whatever your summer style, don’t leave the house without 50 years of trusted sun protection. Hello, Hawaiian Tropic
