From raffia sun hats to sun dresses with a twist, try these summer capsule wardrobe buys from COS …
If the plethora of summer trends – that only seem to proliferate with the current heatwave – leave you feeling a little perplexed, then it’s time to seek out buys that have staying power. Note: these aren’t necessarily ‘classic’, nor are they entirely preppy. Rather, they’re purchases that have a timeless appeal. From well-priced tank tops (which COS excels at), to basic cotton dresses with a twist, see the yellow style below, there are plenty of reliable summer capsule wardrobe buys right now to ensure you’re covered from now until autumn.
Then there are the more unexpected ones. For instance, if you know you live in a statement shoe that riffs on a jolie laide aesthetic, then the brand’s just-released ballet sneaker might be the personality piece to lift your summer wardrobe each year. Meanwhile, a cotton shirt, replete with stripes, in soft pink is a fresh choice if you’re tired of perennial blues and whites. Shop an edit of the best summer buys at COS below.
Shop the edit:
Yellow sculpted drop-waist midi dress, €89, at COS.
Butter yellow embroidered-detail linen shorts, €79, at COS.
Beige hand-woven tote bag, €129, at COS.
White cotton V-neck tank, €29, at COS.
Natural contrast-trim raffia hat, €59, at COS.
Pink striped cotton shirt, €69, at COS.
Khaki satin-suede ballet trainers, €99, at COS.
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