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          Kirstie Smillie
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          When it’s really hot…

          May 9, 2016
          Kirstie Smillie

          When it’s really hot out there, all I want to wear is cool cotton (or similar fabrics) Not tight or restricting, not too bare but not frumpy either.

          It’s quite a tough call, and after Sunday’s heat wave, I panicked, clothes thrown everywhere and I knew I needed a thing or two.

          I did a quick recce of my summer wardrobe (in the attic) where I found plenty of light jackets and a wide cotton trouser that are perfect for now.

          But I needed tops. Light and cool. So today, I ‘speed shopped’ for an hour through Guildford and found a perfect layer in Zara. In fact their range of cotton and easy fabrics like Lyocell (a rayon type of fabric which is now more sustainable that cotton) is really impressive, although hard to find in store.

          This was my favourite, very light, very cool, very reasonable at £19.99, and will work with trousers or my denim skirt.

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          Me in my cotton saviour from Zara

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          Zara pure cotton kimono tie top

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          Zara delicate cotton peasant style top

          Or classic oversized cotton shirts, perfect with shorts and cut off jeans.

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          Zara cotton oversized boyfriend shirt

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          Zara faded cotton oversized shirt

          And for an even cooler approach, shirt dresses work a treat. Love these. Knee length, midi and longer, all could work on different days. With white trainers, or loafers and plaited belt (very Ralph Lauren style) or high wedges for evening. Button done up or down lower, little cami peeking out or worn as a jacket layer, long or short. So versatile.

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          Zara Lyocell shirt dress

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          Zara linen shirt dress

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          Zara long Lyocell shirt dress

          In shades from white, ice blue, sky blue and denim – I plan to be ready for the next Sun day.

          Kirstie x

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          Moving through my forties I've gained confidence to believe in 'style over trends' - quality wins (most of the time) and not to take it all too seriously. A great jacket is always my motto, and I like to play about with old and new and mix in some craft ideas too. I work with lovely clients who want a concise wardrobe or a unique outfit for a special occasion. I hope to inspire you.

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