6 Minimalist Fashion Looks To Wear All Summer
Warm weather often brings with it a sense of fun and free spirit when it comes to getting dressed. But what if you’re naturally drawn to clean lines, muted colour palettes, classic tailoring and a more modern aesthetic? Well, if you wince at the thought of a billowing boho look on holiday or cute pastel shades to picnic in the park, we’ve scrolled Instagram to bring you six very chic minimalist fashion looks to wear all summer… not a piece of fringing in sight.
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Look 1
A linen waistcoat has pretty much become a prerequisite of a minimalist fashion wardrobe. Whether worn with inky blue denim or married up with a matching maxi skirt, this look is quietly chic. All you need to add are delicate gold jewels and classic ballet flats.
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Look 2
Individually, Sylvie Mus’ pieces in this look are stripped back and simple, but together with impeccable fit and clever layering, they make the most gorgeous ensemble. The slinky silk, the sexy patent and the cosy mohair – it just works.
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Look 3
Summer in black? Absolutely. There’s something about an all-black look in the warmer months that is just cool, and if you’re a confessed minimalist, chances are you’ll be drawn to that comforting colour palette. Want to add a fun twist? A playful pop of red via some well-chosen accessories.
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Look 4
We don’t need to tell you twice, buttermilk yellow is the shade of the summer. True, it’s bang on trend, but you can still do it in an understated, minimalist way with a cute drop-waist dress and brown accessories.
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Look 5
This is the blueprint for French minimalist chic in summer: easy linen tailoring, a concise three-colour palette, and a touch of vintage-esque Parisian charm – think Sézane’s charming covered-button blouse – for that quintessential ‘je ne sais quoi’.
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Look 6
Finally, if there is one Brit influencer who knows their way around a minimalist look, it’s Monikh Dale. This look is all about simple, but well-chosen pieces: a timeless striped shirt, well-cut but loose denim, and barely-there sandals that will prove an enduring investment for summers to come.
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