After months of unpredictable weather and wistful glances at Booking.com, the summer we've all been waiting for is finally here. August brings with it the perfect excuse to shed the layers, embrace the heat, 'make mine a Margarita' and book a day off mid-heatwave just to top up on the vitamin D.
Right now, it's all about making up for lost time. The sun is out, the skies are clear, and our wardrobes are rightly ready for a revival. Picture yourself lounging by the Mediterranean (or, failing that, your local Lido), exploring vibrant city streets, or lazing on the grass in the park with a few M&S picky bits and a Moth tinnie. Then picture what you're wearing while doing it, and go forth and make that daydream a reality.
Wave goodbye to the monotony of neutral tones, subdued styles and wondering whether you'd better take a jacket with you. This is the time to embrace bold prints, vibrant colours, and lashings of your finest linen. Add breezy cottons that keep you cool and stylish, and lightweight layers that transition seamlessly from daytime adventures to evening soirées. And please, don't forget the SPF - there's nothing more ridiculous than waiting all this time for a few rays and leaving yourself pinker than a cheap rosé.
For what you need to ride out a heatwave on holiday or at home, scroll on.
