With temperatures soaring in London, the capital's Fashionistas are trying to keep cool and stay chic. The maxi dress has proven to be one of the biggest trends I’ve seen around London and they were certainly prolific this weekend. Eclectic styles ranged from hippie, floaty maxis to minimal jersey maxi tube dresses.
It was this Fashionista’s maxi dress that caught my eye with its bold print and simple shape. The unfussy cut of the dress makes it comfy for summer days and is also very flattering. The leopard print is eye-catching and really makes the Fashionista stand out from the crowd.
When wearing bold prints, it can be easy to feel, and look, swamped. Smaller prints such as this leopard print are generally more flattering as they keep things in proportion. This Fashionista’s leopard print dress is from H&M which has some great staple simple maxis.
The other key detail that drew me to her ensemble was this Fashionista’s kooky choice of footwear. Her clumpy Dr. Martens really add toughness to the girly dress and are a quirky touch. DMs have seen a resurgence recently: the punk reference seems so right for now and is an easy way to grunge up an otherwise feminine look. Her classic DMs are a great go with everything purchase or why not try a metallic pair to see you through autumn/winter’s trends?
Hint: In the heat of summer, minimal styling is a must. A stylish and petite cross-body bag such as this helps cut down the clutter and also keeps your outfit looking streamlined. Miss Selfridge has some stylish (but still practical) options such as this tan cross-body bag.