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London summer style: what to wear to work during the heatwave

By Eleonore Dresch on 23/6/2023

Outfit inspiration from a trip to Notting Hill on a sunny summer’s day. Here are four heatwave looks, selected at one of my favourite shops: Couverture and the Garbstore.

LOOK 1

The jersey dress from Apiece Apart is relaxed and comfortable and works for any shape. Rachel Comey's red sandals – we have a soft spot for red shoes this summer – add a chic city twist to the ensemble. We've opted for a green Cabas bag from Dragon Diffusion because, why not?

APIECE APART

Vanina Cinched Waist Dress Red Stripe

£289.00

SHOP HERE

DRAGON DIFFUSION

Grace Small Bag Forest Green

£300.00

SHOP HERE

RACHEL COMEY

Jordan Wedge Pink

Were £350.00, now £245.00

SHOP HERE

LOOK 2

This Rachel Comey's green linen top is simple yet utterly luxurious. Worn here with a pair of high waist stripy cotton trousers and wedge sandals, both also from Rachel Comey. The beach bag is from the French brand MaPoesie.

RACHEL COMEY

Barrie Trousers Natural Stripe

£459.00

SHOP HERE

RACHEL COMEY

Bacchus Top Pepper Green

£335.00

SHOP HERE

RACHEL COMEY

Nonna Wedge Sandals Dark Brown

£435.00

SHOP HERE

MAPOESIE

Alto XL Tote Bag Lime & Multi

£69.00

SHOP HERE

LOOK 3

This super-flattering strapless dress is from Apiece Apart. Paired here with a practical bag by Japanese brand Porter Yoshida & Co – that you can find at the Garbstore, the men's section of the shop – and Stepney Workers Club trainers, it is the ideal, breezy outfit to walk around London on a sweltering day.

APIECE APART

Todo Maxi Dress Black

£435.00

SHOP HERE

PORTER YOSHIDA & CO

TANKER Shoulder Bag Small Sage Green

£245.00

SHOP HERE

SIMUERO

Sadina Choker

£365.00

SHOP HERE

LOOK 4

This look is about mixing texture. The ultra-wide, ultra-light, and ultra-comfortable trousers from Rachel Comey are worn here with a Cashmere see-through tank top from Extreme Cashmere. The raffia bag from Noro Paris adds a nonchalant Mediterranean mood to the mix.