Whether you’re travelling to warmer parts of the world or your hometown is heating up, the season to show off your arms, back, and collar bones and some skin is here! What is the perfect way to top your outfit with the perfect warm weather than with accessories and essentials from Hyde Park Corner and our stores? In this article, we will share some tips and tricks, as well as stores, to get your accessories game to a whole new level.
Firstly, There’s No Such Thing as too Many Summer Dresses
Summer Dresses, Explained
The common material for classic summer dresses is light, breathable fabric, and many of them also expose some flesh to keep you cool when it's hot or humid. Many summer dresses also include bolder, more vibrant colour combinations and patterns that feel characteristic of the climate. There are no strict guidelines as to when it is appropriate to wear a summer dress. Feeling things out is a good idea as you approach that hazy time at the tail end of spring because seasonal changes aren't always predictable. When you're on vacation somewhere warm, whether it's a tropical island or a dry desert paradise, summer dresses are also ideal. Allow us to give you a little breakdown of the different summer dresses to look for depending on your taste and preference:
- Sundresses: Typically made from lightweight fabric, the sundress is usually strapless or a boob tube and may vary in length but will most likely have floral or summer colours and decorations. Some people wear them to brunch, the beach club, or a picnic.
- Cover-Up Dresses: These are often worn to the beach because they are usually made from material that is sheer and see-through or crocheted. Pairing them with a solid colour underneath (like a swimsuit) can create a beautiful look that lets the breeze in.
- Maxi Dresses: Are you even a dress collector if you do not own a maxi? These dresses are usually long and vary by the top. Some will have v-necks, others strapless, others will be boob tubes, and they are not tied to a certain material or style as some are bright and flowery, and others are more solid coloured and made from bodycon dress material.
- Shirt Dresses: These can either be shirt or T-shirt dresses. Like their names, these dresses come across as larger and longer versions of shirts. Made from different material, mainly cotton, linen, and a bit of polyester, these dresses are for those looking for something to wear to the office or the babies’ football game with a pair of sandals and a hat.
- There are also variations, such as wrap dresses and slip dresses, which have been gaining popularity among fashionistas. These are easy to wrap around or slip into (see what we did there?), making them the cute summer dresses they are. At Hyde Park Corner, you can shop different types of summer dresses from the likes of Poetry, Nicci Boutique, Chale, and Alchemy and be the trendiest dresser (we did it again, see?) this season and beyond.
Now, Glam that Looks Up
Bling Bling, Hello, Sunny Days!
The warmer days mean gone are the scarves and coats that cover your neck and arms up. It’s time to dust off your jewels and start glamouring up to layer your outfits perfectly. The thing about cold days is that you are likely to get away with layering your looks and making them pop, and jewellery is the layering of sunny seasons. So, how do you pick your jewels? Well, here’s a little breakdown of some of the sunny summer staple types of pieces that can elevate your summer look:
Don’t Be Afraid of Turquoise
Showing off the obvious ocean and blue skies theme, turquoise jewellery is a sunny season favourite. Aside from its striking colour that is also tranquil, turquoise jewellery is often said to house or bring forth strength, power, luck, and protection to the wearer. If you are somebody who looks at the energy around jewellery, turquoise is your start. Because these pieces are bright, they often work well paired with solid colours or florals that also have blue or turquoise in them.
Gold, but the Yellow and Rose Kind
Yellow and rose gold jewellery are loved across all seasons. However, in the sunny season, they can be shown off in a beautiful and flattering way and may take your summer look and upgrade it to a more glamorous one, especially if you are going from day to night. Easily well paired as sets, these gold colours can be worn as a stack of chains or bracelets, with hooped earrings and a matching handbag.
The Gems, the Colour Stones
Who doesn’t love good gemstone jewellery, right? With these, you can be daring whether you opt to wear one colour or go all the way with a couple of colours. The trick here is to choose which type of aesthetic you’re going for. For example, if you are aiming for some colour blocking, then you will take orange and yellow stoned jewellery and pair it with a pink or yellow dress. This creates a colourful yet subtle summer look. If you are aiming to make them compliment a solid or staple colour like black, white or beige, then you can add a pop of red, green, blue, or even pink.
Other jewellery and accessories styles include colour enamels, beachy motifs, and celestial-shaped jewellery, all of which create a pop of sass, colour, glam, and shine that your outfit needs. For all your jewellery needs, Hyde Park Corner has Lovisa, Browns The Diamond Store, Bella Luna, Spilhaus, and Campo Marzio; these stores are ready to glam and bling you up.
The Scent that Seals it All Together
You know that moment your favourite scent hits you, and you instantly feel like everything is going to be okay? We get it. Your sunny days' scents are as important as your accessories and outfit. So, seal your fit with summery and spring-spired scents such as floral notes, fruity scents, and fresh-smelling perfumes that give off a beach or watery vibe. You want to feel cool in your scent and not overwhelmed by harsh notes that feel warmer on an already hot day. Visit La’Corset Intime, Poetry, and Haute Parfumerie for all your scent needs and queries. Plus, you may score a bargain and buy one for yourself and a loved one.
Final Words
Accessories, perfumes, and your summer essentials are covered at large here, but if you have styles that you feel may be on the rise, visit Hyde Park Corner’s stores and share your preferences with us so our stores can cater to your needs. Remember to always pack sunscreen when outdoors in the sun and hydrate. The sunny days are ours for the taking!
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