WORDS BY ALEXANDRA RHODES
If you’re already itching for summer - and more importantly, all the wardrobe possibilities it brings (Swimwear! Skirts! Kaftans!) - we’ve got good news. A little creative styling, and SS18’s best pieces can be worn come rain or shine. So if you just can’t wait to summer-ise your style, these are the pieces to wear now (and then again later).
The pleated skirt
Now: Our failsafe formula during winter months? This floaty midi skirt, denim jacket and cowboy boot combo.
Shop the look: Isabel Marant Skirt, Yeezy Denim Jacket, Balenciaga Pouch, Sonora Cowboy Boots
Next: When the temperature finally heats up again, swap out your jacket for a breezy logo tee and chunky sandals.
Shop the look: Isabel Marant Skirt, Gucci T-shirt, Marni Sandals, Cult Gaia Tote
The summer dress
Now: Wearing a summer dress over jeans isn’t new, but it is a sure-fire way to winter-proof your outfit.
Shop the look: Rejina Pyo Dress, Oscar de la Renta Trench, J Brand Jeans, Reike Nen Boots
Next: Cool girls wear Rejina Pyo, and this red ruffled dress is why. Just add sunshine, or the next best thing - Le Specs’ Lolita sunglasses.
Shop the look: Rejina Pyo Dress, Le Specs Sunglasses, Staud Bag, Jacquemus Sandals
The bralet
Now: Wearing a bustier at this time of year is all about layering. Pair Staud's crop top with an oversized white shirt and Prada's statement trousers to make a grey weekday feel that little bit more Palm Springs.
Shop the look: Staud Top, Marni Shirt, Prada Trousers, Alberta Ferretti Slippers
Next: If you’ve got it flaunt it. And by ‘it’ we mean your tan. These tasselled co-ords show off all your best bits, and Miu Miu’s espadrilles and earrings are the cherry on the top (pun intended).
Shop the look: Staud Top, Staud Skirt, Miu Miu Earrings, Miu Miu Espadrilles
The kaftan
Now: Whoever said kaftans only belong at the beach was wrong. IOHO, Yuliya Madgych’s Eden Tree dress and Ganni’s thigh-highs were made for summer in the city.
Shop the look: Yuliya Madgych Dress, Saint Laurent Jacket, Christian Dior Vintage Bag, Ganni Boots
Next: A cover-up needs nothing more by way of accessories than soaring temperatures and an ice-cold mojito, but we’ll still take some Chloé sandals and a Wai Wai straw bag.
The one-piece
Now: Your shortcut to looking like Cindy Crawford in the Nineties? A one-piece and trousers. Just ensure that they’re a relaxed fit for authentic supermodel vibes.
Shop the look: Marysia Swimsuit, Chloé Jacket, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Trousers, Chloé Mules
Next: If this outfit doesn’t make you want to book yourself on the next flight to Cannes, frankly we don’t know what will…
Shop the look: Marysia Swimsuit, Victoria Beckham Sunglasses, Eugenia Kim Hat, Prada Sandals
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