Summer Nights
Summer days bring summer nights, so look fabulous for every occasion with a high-impact piece such as a glamorous Grecian dress or a sparkly sequin top. Mix and match with bright high heels for monochrome shades or accessorise with some statement cuffs that can be worn as a single piece or in layers on the wrist.
Top Shop, New Look, Wallis, and Per Una at Marks and Spencer all have some great items that fit this look. Click here to visit your local Mall page.
How to wear it
Necklines are high, so miss out necklaces and go for some stylish bangles. Chunky, wooden, items look great - we love these carved wooden bangles, £8 from Freedom at Topshop (on the left), and these embellished wooden bangles from Wallis priced between £10-£15.
This look lends itself equally well to bright accessories, so check out our Bold & Beautiful selection, and with these we'd reccommend you keep nails neutral to keep a balanced look.
Accessory picks, clockwise from top left:
Giles Deacon Gold Collection 4 from New Look; Pretty Iris clamp £12, Marshmallow bead necklace £15, and Modern Romance Edwardian flower clips £12-£15, all from Freedom at Topshop.
Best Bags...
There are a host of dazzling bags available this season. They add instant glamour and with the right pair of heels, you can make an instant evening transformation.
 Neutral shopper bag, £30, Dorothy Perkins |
Mock-croc bag, £29.50, M&S
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Tan mock-croc clutch, £18, Dorothy Perkins
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White handbag, £4, Matalan
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Gladiator look
Set off summer with a pair of gladiator sandals available in all colours and styles from knee-high to jewel-encrusted flats. There's no more essential item of summer footwear than the sandal, and it's the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a pedicure!
Don't forget to get a glamourous pair to match your evening wear, as well as the more usual day-time pair, particularly useful for those long summer meals out.
 Sandals, £35, M&S |
 Stud detail flip-flop, £30, Faith |
 Gold toe-post sandal, £15, Dorothy Perkins
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 Metallic Gladiator Sandal, £25, Accessorize
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 Beaded Gladiator Sandal, £6, Primark
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 Gladiator Sandals, £20, New Look |
Singular style
Dresses are off one-shoulder and look sensational with some additional sparkle - just add metallics for extra glam-factor.
We love this fabulously colourful dress from Republic. Team with some casual sandals for the day time or go upmarket with a glitzy clutch for stylish evening look.
 Milan Maxi Dress, £160, Monsoon |
 White gypsy dress £40 & Tan belt £8, Dorothy Perkins |
 Star by Julien Macdonald orange layered maxi dress, £120, Debenhams |
