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FASHION

Summer In The City

Looking chic in the heat is no small feat. Your traditional holiday wardrobe may feel out of place on the streets of Dublin or London, so this is where we come in with our 5 outfit-building tips for summers in the city. These are the key pieces we’re buying to keep us looking and feeling like a cool city girl.

1. The White Staples

This one might seem obvious, but if you’re looking for an outfit that will keep you cooler for longer, we recommend reaching for white. White fabrics will take longer to absorb heat than darker fabrics. To do it like a Bonafide fashion icon, we would opt for a monochromatic all-white look. Effortlessly cool.

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2. The Mini Dress

Your traditional summer dresses might be brightly coloured, patterned or destined for a tropical location. To dress for summer in the city, we would reach for an A-line or floaty mini that will keep you feeling airy and fresh.

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3. The Tailored Shorts

The grind never stops, and the busy city woman has meetings to make, parties to attend and sales to shop. A solid pair of tailored shorts will take you from day to night in the city with style, equally as suited to a day in the office as an evening meal al fresco.

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4. The Signature Sunglasses

The right pair of sunglasses will be your best friend not just for summer, but all year long. From LOEWE to Miu Miu, the iconic fashion girls of the city are reaching for designer frames to finish off their looks. Oversized, cat-eye or slim; that part’s up to you.

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5. The Bright Bag

So far our colour palette has been relatively minimalist, focusing on lighter hues and fabrics. But it is summer, after all, and from flowers to sunsets, the city is bursting with colour. We recommend bringing a nod to the summer city hues into your wardrobe with a brighter bag, a pop of colour that will make you smile every time you pick it up.

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Complete The Look With...

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The coolest girls we know are prepared for any weather. Reach for a portable handheld fan from Shark or Dyson, small enough to fit in your bag and powerful enough to cool you right down.

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A person holds a Lancôme UV Expert sunscreen with SPF 50, wearing a white top and stud earrings against a white background. Sun Protection Always

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