Summer is a great time of year. The weather is warm, the days are longer and many of us get to spend a week or two relaxing on holiday. There are often weddings, parties, balls and barbecues to attend in the summer giving us a great opportunity to get dressed up. Summer is also a great time to have a little fun with fashion and try out something new. When the sun is shining bright colors, prints and pastels all look amazing. You also don’t need to worry about what coat or cardigan to wear as it is warm enough to go without. Here are our top fashion tips for the summer.

Looking stylish in the summer is partly about keeping cool. A red shiny face is not a good look and you can ensure that you always keep yourself cool and comfortable by wearing loose fitting clothes in light colors and natural fabrics on hot days.

Women’s t-shirts are a great casual option and go with almost anything. Find yourself a great style of t-shirt that flatters your body shape and then invest in a few in different colors to go with a variety of different outfits. A slightly thicker fabric will usually be more flattering as it tends to skim over lumps and bumps rather than clinging.

Tunic tops are ideal for covering up on the beach on holiday or wearing with a pair of neutral trousers for a relaxed summer outfit. Look out for tunic tops in bright colors and patterns for a fun and eye catching outfit.

As you shop, think about how you can change a day look to a night look. Always use clothes made from relaxed and breathable materials. Something that makes you sweat during the day will look terrible by the end of work. Fabrics that wrinkle easily are your worst enemy, and they should be avoided completely.

Also steer clear of light colors that will show stains. People tend to wear black in clubs for a good reason. You don’t want to call off that date just because someone at work spilled soup on you. The darker the colors, the less they will show most stains, wrinkles or sweat.

Carry a large purse you can take with you to work or hide in your car. This should provide enough room for your makeup, change of shoes and jewelry. Make sure to carry jewelry in a small pouch, or even a plastic baggie, to keep items from scattering along the bottom of your purse.

If you cannot spare the room for an extra pair, try strengthening the pair you’ll wear the next day. Spray your panty hose with a light and even coat of basic hairspray. Place them in a plastic bag and immediately stick the hose and bag in the freezer. Let them stay in there for at least two hours, even overnight. Make sure to take them out about fifteen minutes before you wear them, so they can warm up.

Remember, many clothes were custom made for the day-to-night look. Many design houses have entire lines of women’s clothes dedicated to this theme. So keep this transition need in mind the next time you’re shopping, and look for pieces created to go from work to play.