Flitting between heatwaves and cooler, cloudier days, our summer capsule wardrobes are having to work hard this season – but Lisa Snowdon has proved these late July climes are easy to handle when you have timeless staples on hand.
While enjoying a mini-break in the Cotswolds last week, she shared a snap to Instagram wearing barrel-leg jeans, styled with an oversized pinstripe shirt. The button-up added a polished touch to her otherwise cool and casual outfit, and she finished off the look with a pair of strappy, gladiator sandals.
Her outfit feels effortlessly put together, with the relaxed fit of both her jeans and shirt creating an easy, breezy style. Even better, these pieces are both timeless staples that can work in the heat, as well as cooler weather too, so you can get plenty of wear out of them across this season and beyond.
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These barrel-leg jeans are part of Levi's Blue Tab range, a collection focused on denim heritage and traditional craftsmanship. That means you can expect thoughtful detail and sharp tailoring, which is key when it comes to the perfectly sculpted curve of the best barrel leg shapes.
As with all Sézane pieces, this pinstripe shirt is packed with elevated details that lend it a neat, polished finish, from the sharp collar to the mother-of-pearl buttons. It's cut to a straight shape, with its hem falling at hip-height for a relaxed, but not too oversized, fit.
Tan sandals are endlessly versatile, thanks to their warm, neutral hue. This M&S pair have been called 'comfortable' and 'super flattering on your feet' by shoppers online. One even said that they 'look great with barrel leg and tapered trousers,' which makes them perfect for recreating Lisa's look.
Uniqlo is one of those stores you can always turn to for effortlessly cool casual pieces, like this pair of baggy, barrel-leg jeans. They're available in a range of washes, and the high-waist, gently curved silhouette creates a voluminous but wearable style.
Dropped shoulders highlight the more casual, oversized fit of this H&M shirt, while its crisp cotton poplin fabric keeps it looking neat. Shoppers say it is a 'very versatile shirt' that can look 'really smart' or 'more casual' depending on how you style it.
The classic, strappy look of these sandals is given added punch by stud details, which add a nostalgic feel. While you might have done the gladiator trend the first time around, this summer favourite is back for another outing.
When you’ve got a pair of great jeans on hand, styling up casual outfits that feel effortless yet perfectly polished is a breeze. The structured look, created by a curved seam that runs down the leg, gives them their recognisable, voluminous silhouette and immediately adds an elevated feel to any outfit. Whether it’s jeans and a blazer outfits or more off-duty styles worn with your best white trainers, this denim trend is here to stay for the foreseeable.
While it’s often a good idea to balance out the generous leg of barrel leg jeans, Lisa lent into the relaxed look by styling her pair with an equally oversized shirt. This highlighted the loose cut of her denim, confirming that barrel legs are some of the most comfortable jeans out there. Lisa made sure that her shirt hem cut off at a flattering hip-length so as not to completely overwhelm the silhouette.
She introduced some balance to the proportions with her sandals. Thin soles and a neat shape worked to contrast against the bagginess of her outfit. The shoes stopped the wider fit of her jeans from feeling too heavy, and this is a great trick to follow when styling any outfit that centres around wide-fit or barrel-leg jeans. Opt for sleek sandals like Lisa, or try out some low-profile trainers, ballet flats, or, for more evening-friendly attire, a pair of pointed-toe heels.
