Oh, the off-shoulder top. Endlessly flattering and sun-kissed-skin baring, spring’s favourite frilly silhouette returns with a sense of modernity thanks to a clean white backdrop. This intricate blue embroidery is a dream to style with your denim, and broderie espadrilles will walk you from spring to the end of summer.
This season’s evening dresses needn’t be relegated to the back of the wardrobe after the main event – pastel florals translate just as well with white denim as they do your party heels. Wear with box-fresh trainers and an oversized tote for a spring outfit with a sense of nonchalance.
Lace shakes its gothic guise in favour of pure romance this season, and a base of patchwork jeans grounds these spindly florals in daytime territory. This sheer delight needs no accessorising – let the perfect contrast of hardwearing denim and delicate lace speak volumes.
Gone is the assumption that hemlines should go higher with the heat – an A-line midi skirt maintains a chic and ladylike feel from mild days to midsummer. Counteract the voluminous silhouette with a delicate cami, and squeeze a dash of trend appeal with an embroidered straw bag.
The latest incarnation of puff sleeves is less ‘80s power dressing, more prairie-chic. This pretty embroidered number feels inherently modern alongside the clean slate of a white denim skirt, and dresses up with platform wedge sandals.
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