Blue and White: the Freshest Summer Colour Combo

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Every time I see someone wearing blue and white – male or female – I always think it is the freshest summer colour combo. Blue and white seems to suit absolutely everyone – whatever your hair colour, complexion or body shape. Which is why I’ve trawled the internet and come up with some great examples of this fabulously fresh colourway…

  • FLORYDAY
  • BRORA

Looking cool… and when it’s hot, cotton does the trick every time. This mood-lifting striped shirt is from Floryday. MORE INFO

Brora’s relaxed fit cotton knit zig-zag t-shirt is a lightweight option for summer. MORE INFO

  • KETTLEWELL COLOURS
  • BAM

Bretons are, as we all know, a wardrobe staple. Here are two fabulous ones. The first is from Kettlewell Colours and is really feminine and fresh. A relaxed fit, it’s crafted from 100% cotton and has side splits at the hem. MORE INFO The second is an ultrasoft lightweight bamboo jersey from BAM has breathability, moisture-control, UV protection and anti-allergenic properties. MORE INFO

  • POETRY
  • HUSH

Poetry has come up with this printed linen cotton collared dress which has a relaxed silhouette (ie very comfortable to wear) and features an inverted back pleat and two hidden side pockets. MORE INFO The Artie printed midi skirt is from Hush and is a flowing slip skirt with a fitted waistband and side slit. MORE INFO

Zara’s collared cotton shirt dress has a V-neckline and elasticated sleeves that fall below the elbow. Comfortable and easy to wear. MORE INFO

A kaftan is super useful – if we ever get to go on holiday again it takes you from beach to bar to restaurant with ease and, paired with white or cobalt jeans will be perfect for a socially distanced BBQ here in the UK. Organic cotton, this one from Monsoon is lightweight and soft to the touch. MORE INFO

  • HOBBS
  • HOBBS

The Magda midi length shirt dress features a vibrant cubic print in cobalt, simple frill hem and a tie waist. Loving the three-quarter length sleeves and mandarin collar. Shirt dresses are popular for a very good reason, they give you instant chic. MORE INFO Loving the neat little blouse too – perfect for a hot sunny day with white shorts or trousers. MORE INFO

ASPIGA

How fresh and pretty is this organic cotton Santorini dress from Aspiga? Knee length – or you could wear with some crisp white trousers – it has elbow length sleeves and is lightweight and flowing. MORE INFO Also worth checking out is their Mykonos maxi dress (only Small and Medium available though as I write this). MORE INFO

Boyfriend shirts are always useful and look equally good worn formally or dressed down. Love the cuffs on this long sleeved shirt from La Redoute – and the price is pretty good too. MORE INFO

Just look at the detailing on this striped shirt from Monsoon. A wide range of sizes to choose from and, at the time of writing, on sale at half price. MORE INFO

  • RIVER ISLAND
  • BODEN

How about this floral puff sleeve midi dress? 100% viscose with button front fastening and tie belted waist. MORE INFO Or a bold gingham pattern in 100% linen which features a fit and flare shape, concealed button fastening at the front and finishes mid calf. MORE INFO

BODEN

And my cherrypicking ends with this v neck sleeveless Odilie dress from Boden which is available in petite, regular or long and sizes 6 – 22. The flattering drapey supersoft viscose skims and flares. MORE INFO

Lots more style posts to give you inspiration HERE

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