No matter what your bank holiday plans, take inspiration from these louche but luxurious looks …
For some, the May bank holiday really marks the kick off of summer. Think longer days, warmer weather – and excellent outfit opportunities. While the weather for the bank holiday weekend might look a bit unpredictable, we’ve rounded up some low-key but high-impact outfits that will look good no matter if it’s rain or shine. Scroll below and start prepping your next look …
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Suit up: a two-piece is all the cooler when it’s fashioned from lived-in leather. Pair with a simple tee and your favourite handbag.
A nicely lived in T-shirt is the perfect foil to a seasonally-appropriate midi-skirt. Wear with clogs for an off-duty chic vibe.
A quilted jacket and a straw basket are a worthy outfit combination in our eyes. Shop the best quilted jackets here.Â
Don’t fear a bright and white outfit. Paler skintones should lean towards shades of bone and ecru.Â
A promising bank holiday look? A colour-pop shoe. We love poppy red or mustard yellow best.Â
Straight leg and slouchy fit denims always look effortlessly cool. This season’s jeans come with do-it-all pockets, too. Best accessorised with a glass of Sancerre.
Decamping to the kitchen? Roll up those sleeves – a mannish Oxford shirt is your go-to piece.Â
Make like you’re in Provence and wear a jaunty headscarf. It will give you that healthy, just-picked-fresh-produce-in-the-kitchen-garden flush.Â
Some artful layering will keep you chic and cosy while mooching about the house.
If the May temperatures don’t play ball with your favourite summer dress, then wear a sweater vest.Â
Still a bit cold? Make like the fashion crowd and wear two sweaters.Â
Break out a denim A-line skirt – it’s the perfect nod to summer’s utilitarian trend.
Let a fitted blazer elegantly upgrade your T-shirt and jeans look.
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