Tuesday 16 July 2013

How to dress in this heat

I have decided that the only way for me to keep cool is to wear a dress - one piece, with shoes, perhaps a necklace, job done.

I didn't realise how easy dresses are to wear and just how darn comfortable they are. I'm favouring the smock style ones as they let the air circulate, hide the wine belly and there is really no thought at all when putting them on. I'm a convert and over the past week I've been wearing all that I own - here I am today
Dress Oasis (via the charity shop 3 years ago)
Bag - local boutique years ago
Shoes - Deichmann 


And here I am over the past week



So I took a quick look around this morning to see what other simple dresses there are to wear on the high street today and how easy they can be to put on and keep cool (and look it!) in the 30 degree temps we've been experiencing lately.

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Dress 1 - Boden CASUAL WEEKEND DRESS - £36.00 (25% off)
Dress 2 - Boden HARBOUR ISLAND DRESS - £27.60 (50% off)
Dress 3 - Boden LEDBURY DRESS - £39.50 (50% off)


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Dress 2 - ME+EM Grecian Drape Dress - £44 (50% off)
Dress 3 - F&F Linen Blend Shift Dress - £14.00




Left to Right
Dress 1 - Matalan Linen Dress - £16
Dress 2 - F&F T-Shirt Dress - £12.00


Left to Right
Dress 1 - Matalan Paisley Tunic - £14.00



I reckon just 3 pairs of shoes will make ALL of the above work for any occasion - please tell me you love the tan shoe boot as much as I do?!

Shoes
Left to Right
Sandals 2 - Next - Silver Sandals - £25
Heels 3 - Moda in Pelle Patent court shoes - £59.95






So what have you been wearing to keep cool in the heat? Looking for inspiration? Then head on over to Avenue 57 where LOTS of women have been posting their super hot looks.

Fiona
xoxo









11 comments :

  1. Dresses are definitely the way forward & you've picked some great ones Fiona. Totally loving those tan shoe boot too x

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    1. I'm wondering if I should break the ban to get some - I just bloody love them!

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  2. Love, love, love those tan shoe boots. Excuse me while I rush off to investigate further!

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  3. Hi my dear!! Ditto on the dress front, there really is nothing better than wearing one in our glorious heatwave!! I love summer dresses for ease of wear and style, I just want to get more, hehe!! Love your picks, my favourite is the Matalan paisley tunic!! Xxx

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    1. I don't know why I've never worn a dress before - they're beyond perfect! I wish I could wear shorts and make them look stylish but I can't!!!!

      I will wear the dress tomorrow!

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  4. I'm still trying to find my perfect hot weather dress and feeling my time is running out regarding the good weather! Love the ones you've chosen - have seen all the Boden ones in real life and can vouch for the - the ledbury one is my favourite. It is a heavier jersey material than I'd want on the really hot days but the shape is gorgeous x

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  5. I bought the Boden casual dress in khaki in the sale and I love it! You look fab in all of these dresses, Fiona. Long may this weather last! Lynne x

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  6. I couldn't agree more, I live and die in lightweight summer dresses at the moment - it's the only way to go!

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  7. You really suit dresses Fiona, I always feel too dressed up and opt for skirts mostly but then you have to sort a top. Dresses definitely are so handy you might just inspire me for tomorrow!

    Ps. Love those tan shoe boots too! Damn u!!! X

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  8. I love my dresses in this weather and the looser and lighter the better. I can't believe how many dresses you actually have.

    Oh but the thought of putting my feet in some of those heeled shoes makes me want to wince - the heat and swollen feet. I just don't want to go there - mind you, I don't tend to go there when it's cold either.

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