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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet
Slide Nr 1When the mercury rises, getting dressed often becomes simpler – but that doesn’t always mean easier. With fewer layers, there’s less need to coordinate, but at the same time every garment has to work a little harder. A well-structured top replaces a complicated outfit. A great sandal does the work of a statement piece. The right bag or accessory can shift an entire look from functional to fashionable.
With that in mind, we’ve scouted out a master list of pieces making the strongest case for themselves this season, ready to carry you through the summer in impeccable style.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 2THE TOP: Marcella New York Finch Top – Crafted from lightweight French terry with almost nothing extra going on, the Finch top features a clean drape, a high neck and a shape that adds allure without trying too hard. It comes in a handful of soft neutrals, which means it works just as well under tailored trousers during the day as it does cinched over a full skirt at golden hour, or layered under a linen blazer once the evening cools off. It’s proof that the lightest pieces can leave the strongest impression.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 3THE BOTTOM: Lamarque Capri Pants – While the return of capris has been one divisive comeback, certain pieces hold their own against the haters. These stretch twill capris, for instance, project “grown-up” rather than “throwback”, while flattering more body types than the silhouette usually gets credit for. The tailored line means they hold up in dressier settings too; consider a fitted tank and ballet flats for something pared-back, or an oversized button-down and loafers if you want more contrast.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 4THE SET: Boden Linen Set – A linen co-ord removes most of the decision-making from summer dressing, and this bright blue striped shorts-and-top set strikes that balance between polished and relaxed. Crafted from breathable, naturally cooling linen, it makes for an effortless hot-weather outfit. Wear the two pieces together with leather sandals and gold jewellery for a daytime-holiday look, or split them up and let each spread a little Mediterranean ease throughout the rest of your closet.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 5THE DRESS: DISSH Mini Dress – Skip the LBD this season and go full-on white instead. DISSH’s Annabel dress keeps things simple with an easy shift shape, but the embroidered lace trim around the deep V-neck gives it just enough detail to not feel plain. The lyocell-cotton blend makes it light enough for sticky, sweaty days, and the loose fit means it moves from daytime to dinner without much effort: strappy sandals and a raffia tote for the former, chunkier jewellery and slides for the latter.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 6THE SANDALS: Sam Edelman Strappy Sandal – Chunky sandals had their moment, and now they’ve ceded the spotlight to a slimmer, strappier look. You still get the ankle support (which the most minimal styles tend to skip), while keeping a more polished line than the bulkier options from the past few summers. A cushioned insole and suede straps that wrap close to the foot make these sandals comfortable enough for all-day wear, whether you’re in linen separates or a flowy dress, and the small stone detail keeps things from going too coldly minimalist.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 7THE SHOES: Gola Tornado Zephyr – Coloured sneakers are everywhere this season, and this pair from Gola offers a more interesting take. Built on the brand’s bestselling Tornado silhouette, this women’s sneaker swaps the classic upper for a woven crochet-style mesh that’s breathable, textured and unique – in a good way. The blue-and-off-white colourway prevents it from reading too loud, which is why it’s easy to throw on with almost anything.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 8THE SWIMWEAR: Terra Swimwear Riva One Piece – Independent Portuguese label Terra is building a name for itself in swimwear, with this Riva one-piece leading the way. Made from two layers of recycled Italian nylon, it features a print inspired by crystal-clear water for an abstract photogenic look. The adjustable straps and UV protection mean it’s built for actual swimming, not just sitting poolside.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 9THE LAYER: & Other Stories Cotton Shirt – Not all summer days are created equal. Some are spent in the sun, but plenty more are spent in air-conditioned spaces. That’s where an oversized shirt comes in handy. This pink-and-red striped button-up brings just enough colour without overpowering the whole outfit, and it can work as a swimsuit cover-up, a stand-in for a jacket over a dress, or a top thrown on with straight-leg jeans for something undone. By September, it’ll outlast everything else on this list.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 10THE ACCESSORY: Comme Si Silk Cap – Once restricted to sporting events, casual errands and airport outfits, the humble baseball cap has become part of the off-duty cool-girl uniform, when effortlessness is the goal. Comme Si’s cap is silk-lined, which solves the bad-hair-day problem the cotton version creates – the silk interior cuts down on frizz and friction in a way you’ll definitely notice. It comes in several fabrics, from cotton twill to corduroy, so putting one on stops feeling like a shortcut and starts feeling like a curated fashion choice.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 11THE BAG: Maeve Embellished Shoulder Bag – This season, the most compelling accessories are the ones that catch the light. This Audra bag leans all the way into that with dense embellishments over a classic shoulder shape, adding texture and shine to outfits that would otherwise look flat. It sits as easily against a monochrome linen set as it does against a printed maxi dress or your usual denim. In short, it’s one of those pieces that dresses up whatever’s already working.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 12THE SHADES: DIFF The Brooklyn Sunglasses – Created in collaboration with fashion designer Danielle Bernstein, The Brooklyn sunglasses give effortless cool with their sleek metal silhouette and warm brown lenses (also sold in a few other colours). Inspired by New York edge and built for everyday wear, they’re the kind of finishing touch that makes even a white tee and jeans feel intentionally styled. There’s a cause attached, too: DIFF donates a pair of reading glasses for every pair sold.
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The Summer Style Edit: 12 Key Pieces For Your Closet.
Slide Nr 13THE SKIN BASIC: Glow Recipe Watermelon Milk – The market is lousy with summer skincare solutions, but the one thing your routine truly needs is a moisturiser that doesn’t sit on your face like a second layer of heat. This peptide cream moisturiser is that, and more. The texture is airy, absorbing fast and controlling excess oil without drying anything out, for a nourished, natural-looking complexion. 10+ peptides handle elasticity and moisture retention, while watermelon milk supports the skin barrier underneath to give you instantly glowing, glassy skin. Wear it under your SPF and makeup, or on its own when your skin is in need of proper hydration.
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