FEATURE
Colour & Style
Latest resort wear
trends uncovered
Get away from the drudgery personality here. We explain how to pull off the
and plan for that long awaited
T
here is always immense excitement and
despair when planning holiday outfi ts, latest looks and how to make them your own,
but don’t panic as all the groundwork through jewellery, design and accessories.
holiday. But what to wear?
has been done for you. With four main trends
Heather Gregory has compiled hitting the catwalk and high street this summer,
four style guides to inspire you
there’s surely something to match your fashion
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river Nile, sight seeing, A
dd some fruity fl avour to resort wear this
summer by embracing bright and vibrant
bursts of colour. With such an array of
or simply lounging around your resort, eye blinding pieces on the catwalk and high street,
this classic safari look has been popular this fun and dramatic trend can’t be missed.
since the golden age of travel in the 1870s Emphasise colour – fi nd strong brights such as
and still looks timeless. orange sherbet, fl orescent pink, cobalt blue and
T_h ink camoufl age colours when it comes lime greens. Frame them with muted greys, blacks
to this trend– camels, mossy greens, creams and whites and you’re on to a winner. Be sure to
and browns go together eff ortlessly. Splashes avoid wishy-washy pastel shades.
of animal print or vibrant reds, oranges or Design wise stick with simple lines and
yellows in accessories complement the look. geometric shapes.
Natural fabrics like cotton, hemp, raw silk Delicate, sheer fabrics help to
and linen off er breathability in hot climates maximise on the impact and also
and fi tted designs gives this outfi t a utility helps to make the bold colour easy
look, inspired by colonial on the eye.
military garb. Accessories and jewellery can be
All things animal and natural big, bold and fun – however go for
inspire the jewellery; animal single standing, statement pieces
prints, tribal pendants, leather, that can hold their own.
wood and bone are best worn Accent wearable colours on the
chunky and bold. lips and nails.
Smarten up with a fi tted skirt Most of all have fun with the
or sharply tailored shorts, or variety of shades available to you
dress down with loose combat
trousers and leather sandals
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Colourful
fl ower fabric collar necklace from
Freedom at Topshop £30, fl oppy
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Ladies
staw hat from Lands’ End £15, www.
straw trilby hat from Primark £2,
image.net, Rayban sunglasses from
Waist bandeau swimsuit Euro.taboldstyle13 (approx
Littlewoods Direct £120
£14) from Penneys (Ireland), Safari
skirt £35 and blouse £30 from
Kaleidoscope,
Bangles from
House of
Fraser
£12 - £15
each
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