With the mercury not so much rising but yo-yo-ing, SYW is predicting the summer of the jacket. Capable of transforming a look in an instant, every summer wardrobe deserves one (or a few) of these………..
Crisp white jacket – Perennial favourite & very much this season’s jacket. It’s easy to see why, versatile enough to add polish to any outfit – work or play. I’ve worn my new Top Shop number so often its price per wear must only be a few pence! We also love, H&M’s version and Zara’s Waffle Blazer.
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- Topshop’s Crisp White Blazer
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- H&M Linen Mix Blazer
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- Zara Waffle Jacket Printed Lining
SYW’s favourite way to wear it – with jeans and a T shirt, complimented by standout clutch and statement heels, Summer soiree sorted.
T-Shirt, M&S Indigo; Jacket, H&M; Girlfriend Jeans, Gap; Pom Pom Clutch, Hush; Alice Heels, Boden
Classic Twist – Take a traditional blazer & twist, subvert the classic colour palette of navy, black, neutral and go neon. This one from Vilagallo (available in Coco Rose, Warwick) works because it keeps the cut and details classic.
Classic with a Twist (Available in Coco Rose, Warwick)
Stand out by pairing it with your summer season outfit for that day out at the polo/regatta/races.
Dress up your Summer social calendar (All Dresses, Karen Millen; V&A Print Culottes, Oasis).
Bold Print – Use a bold print jacket as a focal point of your outfit. This season the jungle print is where it is at, think Ted Baker’s palm print bomber jacket. River Island’s Blue Jacquard beaded jacket & Étoile Isabel Marant Nadia Jacket make great statement pieces.
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- Ted Baker’s Palm Print Bomber Jacket
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- River Island Jacquard Beaded Jacket
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- Étoile Isabel Marant Nadia Jacket
SYW is taken with this vibrant pink Harris Wilson number (available in Karabo, in Leamington Spa) and has been throwing it on with everything from ladylike skirts for the office to white jeans for weekend styling.
Harris Wilson Pink Tribal Print (Available in Karabo, Leamington Spa)
Slouchy Tuxedo Jacket – Spotted recently and we just couldn’t resist, relaxed sister of the true tuxedo. Perfect match for cigarette pants & statement heels for cocktails in the city or denim shorts for a summer BBQ.
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- Laid back sister to the tuxedo – (available from Lulu’s Boutique, Leamington Spa)
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- BBQ Time – Jacket, Jovonna (Lulu’s Boutique L.Spa); Nude Cami, Jigsaw; Shorts, Kady Authentic Wash, Oasis; Colbert Wedges, Reiss.
Vest Jacket – For balmier eves or days when you just need that little extra but not a full on jacket – go sleeveless. Laid back and on trend, this River Island version fits the bill.
River Island Blue Sleeveless Jacket
