Whatever event you’re dressing for, we’ve got you covered …
Whether you’re braving the airport queues and heading abroad, planning garden gatherings with friends, escaping to the country, popping along to Forbidden Fruit festival or planning a special meal out, summer is here and it’s time to get dressed up. Take inspiration from Olivia von Halle’s Giardino Collection, harking back to the jet set society of the early ’70s summering on the Italian Riviera, the pretty prints and bright colours of these silk robes and pyjama separates don’t deserve to be kept just for after dark – wear a matching silky two piece by day (a perfect travel outfit) whether you’re on the Italian Riviera or closer to home. If you’re staying put and praying for sun, a midi or midaxi dress will see you through all bank holiday events, from festival fun to al fresco dining, choose one of the pretty styles below. For those heading somewhere sunny, we’ll all be envious of your midday dips and evening apertifs – pack a Hunza G swimsuit, the one-size-fits-all suits are supremely soft and flattering too, some chic shades and a clever carry-on that can double as a beach bag. Leave room for souvenirs and bring us back something nice …
Main featured image via Olivia Von Halle Giardano Collection.
A breezy two-piece is the easiest way to keep your cool in the sun. We love this silk midi skirt (€525) and matching top (€345) both Joseph; www.mytheresa.com.
Layer a sleeveless sweater over anything and everything. This one by Soeur is perfect for when the sun goes down. Green-blue wool vest, Soeur, €165, at Costume.
No summer wardrobe is complete without a pair of chic sunnies and Celine is the cream of the crop. Black Triomphe oval acetate sunglasses, Celine, €360; www.matchesfashion.com.
A midaxi dress that hits just at the ankle is perfect for holiday and home. Just add a light jacket for evening. Cream and black print dress, Dioxide, €67.95; www.zalando.ie.
You’ll wear this Toteme style all summer long. Khaki green cotton army jacket, €460; www.toteme-studio.com.
Black and white sandals will go with everything. Dress this Chloe pair up or down. Black and white Meril platform sandals, Chloe, €590; www.net-a-porter.com.
A kaftan is the easiest throw-on-and-go summer style. Black oversized kaftan dress, €115, at Cos.
Don’t save this silk nightshirt for bedtime. White and green print silk satin nightshirt, €540; www.oliviavonhalle.com.
Ultra-comfortable and easy to wear, if you invest in one swimsuit this summer, make it Hunza G. Sage green swimsuit, Hunza G, €190, at Brown Thomas.
Brazillian brand Farm Rio’s print dresses scream summer. Color block embroidered maxi dress, €330; www.farmrio.com.
Airplane tote, beach tote, picnic tote, you name it. Raffia maxi tote with leather handles, €149, at Massimo Dutti.
A chic silk two-piece makes the ultimate luxurious travel outfit. Pair it with open-toe mules for dinner. Limited edition silk trousers (€79.95) and shirt (€79.95) both at Zara.
You’ll throw this dress on day after day. Lyocell dress, €39.99, at H&M.
Dance the night away in a floaty Rhode mini dress at your next festival. Blue cotton Joan mini dress, Rhode, €370, at Brown Thomas.
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