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6th July 2015

Summer In The City

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman
Shirt: £24, Next.  Skirt: H&M (sold out but buy similar in the sale here). Bag: £350, Sophie Hulme. Sandals: €125, Ancient Greek Sandals. Sunglasses: from £20, Toyshades.

Boy, it’s hot out there. And I’m going to do that incredibly British thing of complaining. Frankly, a bit of air wouldn’t go amiss…and when you don’t have an air conditioned office to go to and you’re on your feet all day, what exactly do you wear to still look chic for meetings? 

A chic pair of flat sandals is essential – closed toe shoes just won’t do right now. A shirt is always a great workwear staple but this short sleeved version allows for more air to flow, and gingham is the surprise hit of the summer. 

A full skirt, although still warm, is one of the smartest separates going, whilst also allowing for some personal air conditioning… Despite it being holiday temperatures outside, I still need to get down to business.

My current obsession: Tada & Toy earcuff, £38 (you don’t have to have your ears pierced!)

Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell

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By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Jayne Scott says

    6th July 2015 at 8:44 am

    Great outfit Alex, just bought the ear cuff from my sun lounger as a post holiday treat to come home to!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th July 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Aah – so pleased, – love it and think it gives any outfit a bit of an 'edge'!

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    6th July 2015 at 10:52 am

    I love this look. I'm embracing the skirts too as a lovely alternative to shorts. They do make you feel a little more dressed and put together don't they?

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th July 2015 at 8:43 pm

      They sure do!

      Reply
  3. Arthurs mum says

    6th July 2015 at 6:01 pm

    Love that Next shirt, been looking to buy it for a while. It looks so good with that skirt! X

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th July 2015 at 8:43 pm

      I'm going to wear it tied with denim shorts on holiday, too! x

      Reply
  4. GlamRosie says

    6th July 2015 at 8:09 pm

    That skirt is just perfect on you x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th July 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you! x

      Reply
  5. Chrissie M says

    6th July 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Gorgeous outfit and great blog! Thank you for making sense of the London summer for me!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th July 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks so much! x

      Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    12th July 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Alexandra! Can I ask you what size your shirt is? Thank you. Wonderful blog by the way!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      13th July 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you! My shirt is a size 8 – and a good kind of loose! x

      Reply

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