With a heat wave currently sweeping across the UK, chances are you have dug out your summer clothes from storage. While it might seem easier to dress for warmer weather in theory, with fewer pieces required, this is not always the case.
During colder months, layering can be used to help create outfits that suit your personal style. However, with temperatures reaching almost 30 degrees this week, layering is off the cards for most of us.
Whether you are attending a summer wedding, a work social, or you simply want to look your best at this weekend’s BBQ, the following tips will help you to elevate your looks without overheating.
Tailoring
Nothing ruins a perfectly good outfit more than if it does not fit quite right. Whether it is too big and you are having to constantly pull it up, or it just does not sit right and requires regular readjustment, this impacts the overall look.
While tailoring may sound like a dramatic approach to take, especially when considering clothing bought on the high street, it can drastically improve the appearance of clothing and mean that you find yourself reaching for certain items from your wardrobe far more often.
If you have clothing you love that does not fit exactly how it should, consider investing in getting them tailored. This will allow the pieces to look far better on your exact body shape and improve your overall look.
Tailoring is not as expensive as you may first think, however, it is always wise to start with your most versatile pieces, allowing you to get the most for your money. For example, a neutral linen shirt or shorts that can be worn for a range of occasions.
Accessorising
Any outfit, no matter how casual, can always be elevated with the right accessories.
When shopping for accessories, it is easy to become tempted by statement pieces, whether that be a signature bangle or a statement handbag. While these pieces can work well for injecting colour and personality into your looks, it is better to first focus on building up a more versatile collection, a capsule wardrobe of accessories.
This should consist of items that will complement a variety of outfits and work for a number of occasions. Including, but not limited to, a neutral cross-body bag, big enough for BBQs and picnics, but small enough for weddings and parties, a simple yet elegant pair of diamond earrings, and a comfortable but complementary pair of heels or dressy sandals.
Once you have built up an adaptable collection of accessories, these can be mixed and matched depending on the purpose of the outfit.
Colour theory
Recently picking up a lot of interest on Tik Tok, colour theory is something well worth researching if you want to elevate your looks this summer. This works by determining which colours best complement your skin tone, as well as each other, in order to help compile outfits that are going to be the most flattering.
You can either do this yourself or enlist the help of a professional to advise you on which colours you should consider building your wardrobe around.