Summer holidays on your mind? These looks are perfect for a sunny seaside escape
Easy breezy linens and comfortable lightweight cottons are your best fabric friends when it comes to dressing for the hotter temperatures.
Linen Rich Swing Dress: M&S – €54
When it comes to shopping for linen looks, Marks and Spencer should be one of your first ports of call. The quality of their summer fabrics is incredible and also budget friendly. This khaki green midi dress is ideal for warmer sunny days with sandals. But it could equally be worn on a cooler evening in Ireland with a leather jacket and some chunky boots to take the look from pretty and delicate to a more grungy, cooler look.
Carolyn Donnelly Linen Dress: Dunnes Stores – €70
This printed midi dress has a flattering V neckline. The longer sleeve gives nice coverage while the linen fabric allows for maximum breathable fabric in warmer temperatures.
Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress: Moon & Mellow – €330
100% Organic Poplin, this maxi dress features a statement hand-painted print designed in the Moon & Mellow studio in Kildare. Made in Portugal in limited quantities, it’s the ideal statement piece for effortless dressing.
Julipa Cotton Sleeveless Dress – Oxendales – €60
This Moroccan-inspired print will transport you this summer. Nipping in at the waist, it will give a gorgeous shape without clinging too much to the body. Team it with the perfect denim jacket for cooler temperatures.
THEATER-D White Midi Dress: Avoca – €149.95
With it’s tiered floaty style and gold embroidery, this midi dress from THEATER-d’s resort collection is sure to add a striking elegance to your sun holiday wardrobe. Crafted in white cotton, the boho tiered design and long sleeves of this piece create the perfect sun cover-up.
The Embroidery Kaftan: Rae Feather – €190.95
The Embroidery Kaftan is a definite holiday essential. The Cheesecloth fabric is ideal for rolling up in your suitcase and not having to worry too much about creasing. Sit back, relax and don’t think twice about any ironing or day to day chores.
Linen Blend Shirt Dress: Mango – €69.99
This oversized linen dress is the most incredible colour. Styled here with flat sandals it would look equally stylish with a platform style heel for a more glamourous take in the evening time.
