fashion

Sunday 10 August 2025

Quick getaway: A capsule wardrobe for high summer

City break or basking by the pool? Here are your summer essentials

Shirt dress £190, The Frankie Shop Net-a-Porter

Shirt dress £190, The Frankie Shop Net-a-Porter

Rope belt £96, Giuliva Heritage

Rope belt £96, Giuliva Heritage

Striped recycled bikini £220, Faithfull Net-a-Porter

Striped recycled bikini £220, Faithfull Net-a-Porter

April sandals £117, Grenson

April sandals £117, Grenson

Beaded necklace £190, Martha Calvo Liberty

Beaded necklace £190, Martha Calvo Liberty

Sunglasses £395, Cutler & Gross

Sunglasses £395, Cutler & Gross

Printed shirt £205, Alémais

Printed shirt £205, Alémais

Trousers £22.99, Zara

Trousers £22.99, Zara

Woven pumps £39.50, Marks & Spencer

Woven pumps £39.50, Marks & Spencer

Linen bag £110, Toast

Linen bag £110, Toast

Striped top £85, Me+Em

Striped top £85, Me+Em

Linen shorts £75, Hush

Linen shorts £75, Hush

Swimsuit £100, Prism London

Swimsuit £100, Prism London

Happy cord necklace £95, Roxanne Assoulin

Happy cord necklace £95, Roxanne Assoulin

Main image: Tile-printed tiered midi skirt £75, and bandeau top £29, both Nobody’s Child

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