3. The Crochet Dress.
Why you need it: So we'll probably never get to do any 'Coachilling' in a dress as beautiful (or expensive) as RHW's Chloe number - but we can damn well try! Knitted dresses make for great coolside cover-ups - the holier the better - and are comfy as hell! They're a bit weighier than your average floaty summer dress so you'll avoid any embarassing windy moments.
How to style it: If it's really loose knit then you can add a slip underneath for a night out, or flaunt your assets in your most statement-making bikini. Sandals or cut-out boots and a teeny tiny bag. Perfect.
LEFT: Free People £140 RIGHT: River Island £55
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1. The Poncho.
Why you need it: No not the rainy day kind, the knitted kind - although a clear plastic rain-poncho over the top would look SO festi-chic! They're a really good throw over and let's face it, has anything ever looked so comfy?? They keep the chill out but still let the air in. PERFECT!
How to style it: Go bare legged, short skirt shorts/dress, any combination will do! Stick on some wellies for the festivals or rock the Birks for some allout hippy styling at those summer evening BBQ's.
LEFT: Topshop £32 RIGHT: Zara £35.99
2. The Knitted Crop.
Why you need it: Is it over-kill to merge 70's and 90's style? Naaaah! The knitted crop top is basically just a more unique alternative to those standard old cotton things we've been teaming with or mini skirts for years now. It's all about the texturs people!
How to style it: Denim A-line skirt FTW! Or a floaty maxi skirt (with a thigh high split perhaps? if you're not feeling putting your pins completely out there just yet. Hippy-grunge perfection!
LEFT: River Island £24 RIGHT: Topshop £22
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5. The sleeveless cardi.
Why you need it: Much like the more structured sleevelss jackets that we've come to know and love this year, the cardi version has one purpose - to complete your outfit! Sometimes your dress needs a partner, your jeans 'n' tshirt need a pal, and most of the time that friend can be found in the staple leather biker. But summer calls for something else...
How to style it: Not sure you peeps even need our advice here, they go with just about anything! But we'll be teaming ours with some denim flares, platforms and some hella-huge sunnies.
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