Fail-safe and favoured by the style set, these reliable summer buys are always on trend. Invest in them now and you’ll reap the benefits for summers to come …
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Collarless Blouses
Yes, blue and white striped shirts are a perennial summer favourite, but what’s even more classic is a collarless summer shirt in fabrics such as linen or cotton. It brings a pinch of French dressing and dash of rock and roll cool to your summer look. Olive green ruffled gathered-cuff blouse, €89, at COS.
White Tank Tops
Never not in style for summer, white tank tops have been upgraded from staple piece to premium basic over the last few seasons, thanks to designer versions such as Loewe’s viral anagram tank top. We’ll be sticking to classic plain white, with details such as ribbing or a black trim. White Elvida tank top, €23.60; www.secondfemale.com.
Minimal Black Sandals
If there’s one thing we’ve noticed these last few summers, it’s the explosion of the barely-there sandal. Think: thong-style sandals in classic black with thin straps and thick soles (although, we think the thinner the sole, the less likely they are to date). This season, brands are feeling extra, adding adornment such as gold hardware in smooth and molten textures. Nab this high street pair before they sell out. Black leather sandals with gold details, €59.99, at Mango.
Elasticated-Waist Trousers
Perhaps the biggest craze of the last few summers has been the trend for elasticated-waist trousers in blue and white stripes, usually in lightweight colours like linen, cotton or viscose. We say: polished and fuss-free, these trews are the perfect travel companion. Blue and white striped viscose trousers, €185; www.thefrankieshop.com.
Basket Handbags
At this point, you can’t utter the word ‘summer’ without coming across an array of chic basket bags promising to give you the effortless allure of a Parisienne. Whether you go designer, hit the high street or find a woven style on Etsy or at a market, a raffia bag is always going to endure (and hold everything plus the kitchen sink). Natural Emilie woven raffia basket, The Row, €1,000; www.mytheresa.com.
Woven Hats
Sun hats woven from paper straw have become popular the last few years. Not least for the artisanal flair they add to any outfit, but also as a novel alternative to wide-brimmed floppy hats. (They’re much easier to pack, too.) Black paper straw hat, €180; www.toteme.com.
Tailored Linen Shorts
Perhaps the most timeless of all summer buys, tailored linen shorts are a constant as denim short trends come and go. Our tip? Buckle yours with a leather cord belt with textured detailing (see this one here) for a look that nods to the global traveller aesthetic. Black tailored linen shorts, €69, at & Other Stories.
