Cotton Traders’ celebrity stylist, Tess Wright, has shared her summer fashion tips and key trends to kick off the season with fresh style.
Tess Wright's Styling Tips To Feel Great This Summer
Tess Wright, who styles Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Ellie Taylor, Sue Perkins and Cotton Traders’ Celebrity Ambassador Alex Jones, has recently shared her styling tips in a video. Here are her top tips and easy-to-wear picks in five steps.
Summer Fashion Tip #1: Opt For Co-ords
Co-ords provide an instantly put-together look that is versatile and stylish. Tess Wright recommends either styling together or mixing printed co-ords, depending on your style. Monochrome printed co-ords offer multi-use styling when mixed and matched, resulting in a cost-effective way to refresh your summer wardrobe:
“Big, bold printed co-ords can be worn together for a stand-out, head-turning look. If you’re hesitant about pairing bold prints together, swap the top or trousers with an alternative colour – black or white – to create a range of super stylish looks perfect for any occasion. A simple black co-ord is perfect to wear when heading down to the beach or for lunch for an effortless put-together look.”
#2 Wear The Colours Of The Season
It can be easy to wear the same colours season after season, especially if they are your all-time favourites. However, keeping up-to-date with trending colours to ensure your style feels fresh and seasonal.
“Olive is a colour of the season and is such a pretty, flattering colour for any skin tone. The Cotton Traders Long Printed Kimono is a must-have staple for any vacation, and a balance of cream and olive ensures the trending colour isn’t overpowering but keeps your style current. Light colours are perfect for daytime into an evening look, whether you’re heading to your favourite family restaurant or the local bar for drinks and snacks. Elevate the look with an embroidered waistcoat, jewellery, and metallic sandals for the perfect evening look with minimal effort!”
#3 The Power Of Flattering Silhouettes
In the warmer season, it is important to choose comfortable pieces that flatter your body shape, ensuring freshness and comfort on busy summer days or spontaneous outings.
“Wearing silhouettes to suit your body shape and enhance your best features will make you feel confident. Shirred detailing is flattering on any body shape as the elastic stitching shapes, stretches and adapts to the body. If you prefer trousers, flaunt your curves with the Cotton Traders Wide Leg Pull-On Trousers in terracotta, the shirred waistband cinches in the waist and creates the illusion of an hourglass silhouette. Whether you’re at the beach, picnic or summer party, the detailing is both practical and flattering, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident all day long.”
#4 Back To Basics
Building a capsule wardrobe and investing in good, versatile basics that remain stylish year after year are the most important steps to creating a conscious wardrobe and stylish seasonal looks.
Tess recommends starting with a cotton T-shirt as the perfect base for any summer outfit and easily repurposed throughout the months ahead:
“A neutral cotton t-shirt provides a blank canvas for any outfit, allowing you to express your style through statement pieces, seasonal trends and accessories. One of my favourite pieces from the Cotton Traders’ latest collection is the Pocket Detail T-shirt in natural. Neutrals bring a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication, making them a staple for any summer wardrobe.”
#5 Summer, Season For Linen Blend
Linen-blended fabrics are a summer essential. Lightweight and non-tight, linen blend helps you feel cool and comfortable in the sweltering holiday sun.
“The go-to item in my holiday wardrobe and continues to remain in style year after year has to be a pair of linen-blend trousers, they’re versatile, stylish and fast-drying. The Cotton Traders Linen-Blend Relaxed Fit Trousers are shaped to flatter every body shape and height, including pocket detailing, which can be dressed up or down. The linen blend is crease-resistant and lightweight, perfect for travelling and keeping the luggage allowance low!”
You can find Tessa Wright's styling video online with the new summer collection on the Cotton Traders website.
