8 Ways to dress for Summer in the City

Urban jungle calling? Let our fashion experts take you through the city slicker's guide to hot weather dressing with the latest brands.

Start styling your heatproof wardrobe with must-have pieces from [Calcaterra](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/calcaterra "‌"), [Vanessa Baroni](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/vanessa-baroni "‌"), [Nannacay](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/nannacay "‌") and more.

##### **FOR HER** ###### **Vanilla Girl Aesthetic**

From runway to TikTok, this summer aesthetic is far from the boring vanilla that you’re used to. Creamy, sumptuous, light and rich, this styling trend creates the perfect base for you to build your summer wardrobe around.

Best worn head-to-toe, play with texture and minimalist tones. And like with any subdued hue, you can style it up with pops of vibrant separates and colourful accessories as well as gold jewellery. ###### **Classiccore**

Easy and elevated, summer tailoring invites you to switch your dark suiting for refreshing tones of cream and white. Make it a less daunting experience but opt for a pin-stripe variety from [Max Mara.](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/max-mara "‌") A knitted vest might seem counterintuitive but [Henrik Vibskov’s](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/henrik-vibskov "‌") cotton composition keeps things light while adding a pop of colour. ###### **The Skirt factor** While lightweight jeans and linen trousers remain popular go-to’s for the summer, the change of the weather is the perfect opportunity to embrace the skirt. Slip and denim styles have proven to be favourites among the style set but structured and column silhouettes provide ample style opportunity.

[Calcaterra](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/calcaterra "‌") offers a slick approach to tailoring, making the pieces easy to style up and down. Add colour to neutral shades with [Max & Co](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/women/clothing/tops/shirts/velours-shirt/71111423P-3.html "‌"). shirt and [Nannacay](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/nannacay "‌") bag. ###### **Zest for summer**

For a tangy alternative to pink and yellow, orange offers a juicy pop of colour to your summer wardrobe. Flattering and joyful, Scandi brand [Samsøe Samsøe](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/samsoe-and-samsoe/women/clothing "‌") offers a minimalist take on this bold colour with its Ellie dress making it a perfect choice if you want to play with accessories. ###### **Go Green**

Leafy green hues continue to dominate the fashion colour spectrum and there is a shade for everyone.

Inspired by the mastery of geometry and characterised by minimalism and conceptual design, [The Sant](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/the-sant "‌") offers striking bags in an array of colourways. Our eye is naturally drawn to this metallic green, a great way to add a zesty pop of colour to any summer look. ##### **FOR HIM** ###### **Like You’re in Rio de Janeiro**

Channel the bustling streets of Rio with joyful shirting. Play with prints and colours to showcase your summer personality. For vintage-inspired designs blended with Japanese craftsmanship look to [Needles](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/needles "‌"). Counterbalance with neutral trousers from [Boglioli](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/boglioli "‌"). ###### **The Summer Jacket** Come rain or shine, no summer wardrobe is complete without a versatile jacket. [Drakes](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/drakes "‌") interpretation provides plenty of styling opportunities thanks to its neutral hue. Style over a bold [Maharishi](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/maharishi "‌") shirt for a summer occasion or keep it simple over a classic T-shirt for day-to-day. ###### **Summer layers**

Believe it or not, summer dressing still leaves plenty of space for layering. Case point, this airy Helmut Lang cardigan. Perfect for breezy seaside walks or when the evenings feel cooler, style over a bold shirt, which can be worn over a simple tee from Marni for an added point of interest. As far as summer jeans go, look for a lightweight finish that provides plenty of space for movement.