Getting dressed at the moment is a minefield. One moment, you’re in a bikini, basking on a sun lounger in the back garden; the next, you’re shivering on a train platform wondering why on earth you thought it was a good idea to wear open-toed shoes.
It’s classic hot-cold British spring weather, teasing us into believing that the heat is here to stay, then whipping it away from us as soon as we get comfortable. The kind of meteorological activity that can even leave fashion editors at a loss for what to wear.
It’s nothing that a little planning can’t resolve. And inspiration. All that’s required are some simple formulas that don’t require a whole new wardrobe.
Navigating this kind of weather is all about putting the clothes you already have together in a new way: double denim, for instance, or lightweight chinos with a cheery-yet-cosy knit.
And if this article does highlight a gap in your wardrobe? At least you can be sure it’s British weather friendly.
1. Double denim
No longer the fashion faux pas it once was, and can actually look rather smart. Try a denim shirt with a pair of high-waisted jeans, or a denim maxi skirt with a cropped denim jacket. The top and the bottom don’t need to match perfectly, but they should be tonally similar.