It’s approaching the beginning of July and we can safely say that the summer has arrived. The sun is even beginning to cotton on to the fact that the time is ripe to come out and shine over the patiently waiting UK. And with the enormous posters of bikini-clad women appearing on billboards and the sides of buses, we’re only thinking about one thing: what clothes to buy.
Whether you want to be ‘summer-sheek’ for a date with someone you met on eHarmony UK or you need to look great on your two-week jaunt to Mallorca, here are some of the hottest summer fashions to help you update your wardrobes and suitcases…
Tops
The high street seems to be favouring one of two styles of top this summer. The first sees necklines low and often off the shoulder, the material a soft and floaty cotton. Baggily cut with three-quarter-length sleeves and often of a floral pattern, these tops give you a casual beach look, and the extra breeze they provide is sure to keep you cool. The other trend is for sleeveless tops with bright-coloured designs, high necklines and a much tighter fitting.
Bottoms
High-waisted skirts are once again very in this season, the 50s style still extremely popular both on the high street and in the general world of fashion. High-waisted shorts are still also up there on the agenda, but with a move towards short, though quite baggy shorts for the beach, perfectly matching the popular floaty summer tops. Tight cropped trousers are currently the third top look in the bottoms department, for the more overcast days.
Dresses
Although maxi-dresses are still very much the now in the all-in-one department, jumpsuits and playsuits are slowly muscling their way in and causing quite a fuss. Who wants a dress when you can buy something slightly more comfortable, practical and stylish? Loose-fitting playsuits are simply perfect for the beach – and they make you feel like a toddler again!
Shoes
The gladiator sandals are once again appearing on our shelves, those elegant, blister-free solutions to the summer shoe. But in keeping with the 50s craze, light-coloured brogues – in creams and browns – are also sneaking on to the fashionable summer foot. These look fantastic no matter the weather, preferably next to beautifully tanned legs!
Accessories
Scanning this year’s sunnies shelves, fully rounded John Lennon glasses seem to be all the vogue. Aviators and Ray Bans are also still making their presence known, and you’ll be the height of fashion with any of these perched on your nose. Flowers in the hair are also still a major trend, lending a touch of summer to any outfit.
Mix and match with any of these top fashions and you’re sure to get the best look for your holiday, work day or Muslim online dating suitor!
