It's a Cold-Girl Summer–10 Outfit Ideas for When The Weather is Less Than Ideal
Barely-there sandals never go out of style.
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@cortnebonillaStyle Notes: It was difficult enough facing the prospect of shelving our jeans for an entire season, but thankfully, now we don't have to! Keep them cool with sandals and an airy shirt and you won't have to worry about overheating on your commute.
Denim trends may come and go, but straight-leg jeans are forever.
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@jacquefalcStyle Notes: Layering up top? Keep it cool on the bottom. And what could be cooler than the bare-leg hero, the mini skirt? You can always take your jacket off should you need to, but the extra layer is handy if those grey skies roll in.
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@theannaeditStyle Notes: Perhaps it's psychological, but there's something about an all-black outfit that feels instantly warmer. Whilst we don't want to go into hibernation mode quite yet, some light layers can be made ready for anything with a shoulder-robed camel knit, and it helps that it looks impossibly chic, too.
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@styleidealistStyle Notes: You shouldn't be surprised to see the blazer make a second appearance on this list—it is, after all, the ultimate transitional wardrobe wonder. In this case, I'm taking notes from Karina (pictured above) and wearing mine with light linen and open-toe sandals. As soon as it gets a little cooler, I'll just swap out the tank for a long-sleeved top.
The full three-piece suit is a 10/10 but you can easily rewear each piece on its own.
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@_livmadelineStyle Notes: The Breton knits we wore throughout autumn have had a summer makeover and gone sleeveless for the season, and they just so happen to look especially good with wide-leg trousers and heels in the office.
Team Who What Wear UK agrees—H&M's wide-leg trousers are some of the best on the high street.
A raffia bag you'll use every summer.
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@anoukvyeStyle Notes: There's no chance of overheating in linen layers, and should the day get a little bit breezier, a maxi skirt provides enough coverage that you needn't worry about getting too chilly.
Boden's perfect tee comes in no less than six different colours.
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@dianekariStyle Notes: That waistcoat you bought in spring to wear with jeans is still proving its cost per wear, especially when worn over another top. At the moment, a t-shirt is the perfect short-sleeved option, and I love Diane Kari's playful take on tailoring (pictured above), especially with some sensible loafers.
We've all got a pair of black loafers, but these yellow ones are so good for warm weather.
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@bubblyaquariusStyle Notes: Easy, simple, reliable. All it takes is the addition of a fluffy knit to make your favourite summer dress feel a little more practical.
Wear for evening with strappy heels and a cardigan and ballet pumps for daytime.
No one will believe where you managed to find such a cute knit.
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@chiarasatelierStyle Notes: This could quite possibly be the ultimate transitional outfit. The white denim says "summer" whilst the quilted jacket has one foot in autumn, and depending on the weather on any given day, you could keep the jacket on reserve until the evening when you're going to be glad you have a comfy layer to cover bare arms.
