The temperatures have soared over the last few days, and if you're struggling with what to wear in the heat, a relaxed shirt and trouser set is a very good place to start. Looser shapes and floaty fabrics will keep you cool during a heat wave while still managing to look smart, as the coordinating items will feel a little more polished when worn together.
Emma Thompson clearly got the summer-dressing memo, as the actress was spotted at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland last week wearing a gorgeous botanical set by Stella McCartney. The white button down and wide leg trousers were covered in a soft leaf and cherry print, and she styled them to perfection with a pair of shiny maroon sandals and a matching berry-toned lipstick.
If you love the look as much as I do, but your summer outfits budget won't stretch as far as an A-Lister's, don’t panic. I have hunted down some similar botanical buys below that will look just and feel just as special in the sunshine.
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This floaty top has a very similar plant and berry print that will look great now and well into autumn.
The drawstring waist means you can adjust this pretty pair to fit your shape perfectly for the most comfortable finish.
For something easy but with a little more structure, try this peplum top that will accentuate natural curves or create them on straighter frames.
If you love your barrel leg jeans, you'll really love these trousers that have the same tapered leg shape.
If you prefer your patterns to be a little more colourful, this postcard print button-down is the one for you.
Wear these statement-makers with the matching shirt or team them with a block coloured t-shirt for a relaxed spin.
A co-ord set will look fabulous together from AM to PM and makes styling so effortless. You can wear yours like Emma with just sandals and a bold slick of lippie, or try adding some metallic heels and a pair of oversized gold earrings for a fancier spin.
To get even more wardrobe mileage out of your twosome, try buddying up each half with other separates in your wardrobe too. The shirt will sit well with your wide-leg jeans, or try adding a simple vest top or plain t-shirt to the swishy printed bottoms.
