These items have been winners for some of my clients, and work extremely well for me too. It’s fantastic to see natural fibres and machine washable options at cheaper price points these days. Be sure to browse the colour and size options.
1. Zara Navy Contrast Embroidery Shirt and Pants
If you enjoy wearing summery navy and white combinations, and like the visual effect of embroidery, check out this Zara co-ord. The shirt has a pair of pants to match, and they look splendid worn as a set. 100% cotton, machine washable, polished, easy, breezy, and very comfortable. Although the shirt is boxy and the pants are wide, the fit is on the narrower side, so size up if you prefer a wider fit, especially on the shoulders. It’s awfully pretty, although not well styled in the stock photo. For me, the set was love at first sight. I tried it on in the dressing room, and bought it a second later.
2. Desigual Kent Faux Leather Moto Jacket
This is an awesome jacket. I have the red and some of my clients bought in black. It’s short, boxy, and beautifully shaped with a welt that adds a good bit of structure. It has a delicious ‘70s look to it, and works with most outfits because the silhouette is that versatile. The red jacket became an instant favourite and wardrobe workhorse for me because it amps up most outfits. The stretch panels on the sleeves add comfort. The collar was a little skew and stood up on one side when I received it. So I lay it flat on a table, placed a few heavy books on the collar overnight, and Bob’s your uncle. Sorted. I LOVE this jacket, and have worn it almost daily for three weeks. It layers well under my tan trench coat too.
3. Madewell Greta Ballet Flat
This dainty darling incorporates two trends in one. Ballet flats and Mary Janes, and the red pair is mine. Best on lower volume feet. Pass if you need a wide toe box or a heel for arch support. Super soft leather, and very comfortable. The soles are hard and robust on the outside so you don’t feel close to the ground despite the flatness of the shoe. I’m modeling them for the forum in this post. I popped in cushioning insoles for an even better fit.
4. Liverpool Galaxy Floral Pants and Tops
These pants, with fun side seam stripe, have two tops to match and look wonderful worn together as an on trend co-ord. The set works particularly well for petites. Breezy, playful, super light, soft, drapey, and excellent in high heat. There is a woven blouse with a front tie, which works well on a larger bust, and a collared camp shirt with the contrast pattern on the sleeves. Of course, you can wear the co-ords as separates if that’s more to your taste.
5. Boden Sienna Cotton Shirts
This is an EXTREMELY well made and beautiful quality 100% cotton shirt for a fab price. Great value, and comes in patterns and solids. They are frequently discounted too. The inside French seams and topstitching are a work of art. Crisp fabric that feels lovely on the skin. The fit is very fluid (roomier than it is on the models) which is just how it should be for a breezy Summer shirt. I wear mine oversized and semi-tucked or fully tucked with the sleeves scrunched and collar popped. I have the first two shirts in the collection. Blue polkadots and green gingham, FTW. Available in petites.
