Wardrobe Update:
The 24/7 Shirt
Meet the ultimate no-brainer piece, the one that you’re going to be wearing day in, night out for infinite seasons to come: the 24/7 shirt. Short sleeved and classically cut, get this elevated staple right and you’ve nailed the perfect summer wardrobe thanks to its flawless style and endless versatility. Your personal sartorial tastes will dictate exactly which shirt fits the bill for your wardrobe but as a rule you’re looking for something patterned with an easy fit and some extra finishing touches that elevate it from a basic to a desirable fashion piece. Case in point: this geometric embroidered shirt from COMMAS, which gets extra points for having a co-ordinating pair of shorts. On sunny days, wear them together – all the better to make getting dressed a breeze – and add a luxe leather bag and sandals, slides or flip flops to give your look a degree of polish. Then add some jewellery, a small pair of hoops, say, a pearl and shell necklace, and a stand-out pair of shades for a contemporary finish. And always round off your look with the ultimate essential: a high-factor sunscreen. When night falls switch out the shorts for a trouser suit – make sure you opt for a relaxed silhouette like this Studio Nicholson ensemble rather than anything too buttoned up and formal – and slip your feet into a clompy pair of modern classics. Some carefully chosen silver jewellery and transparent-framed shades will bring the perfect light touch to your evening attire.
Words Emma Sells
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