Hot Summer

It’s easy to look catwalk savvy this summer – just mix in a few of these ten key trends. 

1. Maxi Dress
“This summer is all about bold, flamboyant prints and the maxi dress” says David Bush, General Manager womenswear, David Jones. “Boho chic is very popular.” Maxi dresses flatter all shapes with maximum impact so if you only buy one summer dress – make it a maxi. Ruby and Rose, Morrissey and Zimmermann all at David Jones have spectacular maxi dresses.Pictured: Zimmermann twist maxi dress, $495. Steal: Just Jeans faded floral maxi dress, $89.95.

2. Clutch
Delicious pastel clutches in mints, pinks and oranges are a cute way to style up even the simplest outfit – just clutch and go. Try Ginger & Smart at David Jones for a standout investment piece. Pictured: Ginger & Smart clutch, $222. Steal: Lili clutch, $49.95.

3. The new denim 
Very pale or very dark denim is hot this season but pale jeans are a no-no unless you’re a stick. Beautifully cut super dark jeans are the way to go. Pair with a singlet and wedges for daytime cool. I love: the variety at www.generalpants.com.au; the flattering shapes of Mavi jeans; the great value Just Jeans Flare jeans at $79.95 or these Zimmermann wide leg jeans(pictured), $270

4. Wedge
Wedge shoes give a sexy lift but are still comfy enough to keep you away from the podiatrist. For versatility go for tan wedges that suit everything. Try Tony Bianco Gallez tan wedge, $129.95 (pictured) or the Mimco Coco wedge, $425.

5. Fifties skirt
Curvy girls will breathe a sigh of relief that this feminine shape is back. Treat yourself to a dreamy skirt from Fleur Wood or this corset dress from Ojay. Team with ballet flats. Fleur Wood bouquet skirt, $590. Ojay dress, $279

6. Fifties sunglasses
Think cool cat’s eye shapes in cream. Kate Sylvester has an edgy summer range. Kate Sylvester cream sunglasses $245. Steal: Try www.glamourpuss.com.au for fab cheap fifties sunnies.

7. Embellished tee
The humble tee is a great staple and this summer it’s had a little embellishment with ruffles, buttons or edgy prints. Sass and Bide always have super soft printed tees and this summer Witchery have beautiful draped tees with embroidery, crochet or ruffles. Pictured: Kate Sylvester tee, $299.

8. Ballerina flat
I love this sporty take on a classic ballet flat perfect for a stylish pop to the shops. ECCO Summer Ballerina, $189.95. (pictured)

9. Gladiator sandals
The Romanesque vibe for shoes is a must this summer, but be careful how you wear them. Try metallic, finer strapped gladiators with a Grecian dress or go for chunkier, mid-calf gladiators with shorts only if you have superb legs. Witchery has gorgeous metallic ankle gladiators for under $100 and at Wittner you’ll find mid-calf black gladiators for $149.95.

10. Shift dress
The shift dress is so easy to slip on for summer. Team this cute beaded shift with delicate silver gladiators. Blue Illusion shift dress, $159.95.

Stockists:
Ojay: 03 9827 4244
Lili: (02) 9697 0577
Zimmermann: (02) 9294 2218
Fleur Wood: (02) 9282 9511
Ginger & Smart: (02) 9380 9966
Kate Sylvester: (02) 9211 2644
Ecco: 1300 138 099
Blue Illusion: 1800 208 209
www.wittner.com.au
www.witchery.com.au
www.mavi.com or call (02) 9699 9700
www.generalpants.com.au
www.justjeans.com.au
www.sassandbide.com.au
www.tonybianco.com.au
www.mimco.com.au