This week’s top picks are about covered and breezy casual Summer dressing, plus some well priced sandals and a few accessories. Browse the colour and size options, and feel free to suggest your own fab finds in the comments section.
1. Mango Patterned Cotton Co-Ords
If you enjoy wearing patterned pants sets in high Summer like I do, these options from Mango might be of interest. Items are 100% cotton, affordable, easy to wear and launder, and EXTREMELY lightweight. The cotton feels like you’re wearing nothing against your skin, and is SUPER soft and silky. It’s an excellent solution for staying ventilated, cool, and covered from the sun in high heat. Tropical, beachy, and very summery. I have the first blue set for precisely those reasons. I repositioned the buttons on the cuffs of the sleeves for a better fit. I style the top tied at the waist or semi-tucked, and scrunch the sleeves. You can wear the shirt like a jacket layered over a tank too.
If the sets are too much to commit to, items work well as separates. You might need to size down on the tops and bottoms.
2. BaubleBar Faux Pearl Necklace
This necklace from BaubleBar at Nordstrom exceeded my expectations. It’s only $48, but it looks real. The quality is nice and the pearl placement is interesting. It’s cery comfortable, and a good way to wear necklaces if you don’t like the feeling of heavy jewellery.
You can sport this necklace at three different lengths. It looks fab on bare skin AND over tops. It doesn’t come in silver.
3. Cole Haan Mirabelle Crisscross Sandals
Simple classic and comfortable sandals that are on sale and look pretty on the foot. Neat, tidy, and versatile. The metallics are effectively trimmed with white piping which adds refinement and interest. Soft leather that stretches after use. Not suited to wide feet.
4. Adjustable Notch Belt
This is a great belt, lovely quality, and good value for money. It’s fairly unique with its notched brass buckle fastening. It comes in black, cinnamon, cream, burgundy, and pink. Some belts are suede, and some leather.
A client and friend found it and suggested I try the pink. I did, and love it! I have jeans, specs, and a handbag in the same shade of pink. It works well with my wardrobe.
5. Athleta Midday Cropped Poplin Shirt
This shirt is described as poplin but made of recycled performance polyester. It has the propeties of athletic tech fabric, and looks like non-gear casual clothing. The shirt can be worn as a top or very lightweight breathable jacket. Comes in many colours, and you might need to size down.
