SUMMER STYLING TIPS FROM A PRO

By Jazmin Duribe, 14 June 2023

We're always told that winter is party season, but it’s defo summer coz the social cal is filling UP 📆 Brunches, weddings, holidays, events… the list goes on. Looking for some fresh ideas for all motives? You're in luck – we asked Philippa Wood, our Junior Fashion Editor (who also styled our amazing June shoot below👇😍), to give us the lowdown on some trends to try, plus the styling tricks to NAIL them 🔨 Notebooks at the ready...

Woman wearing a crop top and maxi skirt | ASOS Style Feed

PRAIRIE MEETS BALLETCORE

Not ready to say goodbye to balletcore yet? You don’t have to, bb! 🩰 This szn’s updated take on the trend comes with a prairie twist. It’s balletcore 2.0, the sequel, the re-up, reloaded... you get it! Philippa's advice? 'Stock up on corsets, crop tops, low-rise maxi skirts and lots of lace and tulle. Layering is key – throw a lace dress over some baggy boyfriend jeans and complete the look with a 00s belt.' Chef’s 💋

Model in yellow ruffle dress and cowboy boots | ASOS Style Feed

FAIRY FANTASY

Inject some romance into your summer 'drobe with whimsical fairycore 🧚 'We're loving ruffles on ruffles on ruffles – think Tinkerbell, ethereal energy and floaty fabrics that are perfect for the warmer weather.' And for shoes, Philippa says you've got lots of options, 'You can dress the look up with strappy heels or keep it casj with cowboy boots. AND, if you wanna go all-out with super pixie vibes then add a corsage – they’re not just for prom anymore. This season we've seen them on tops, jewellery, hair accessories and more.' 🌸

Model in multi-coloured crochet skirt | ASOS Style Feed

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CRAFTY BUSINESS

One thing about us? We love a Y2K look. 'The 00s have been dominating fashion for a bit now, and this season is a colourful take on the era, with lots of natural fabrics and textures,' says Philippa. Yep, that means summer knits and crochet are your besties! PSA: this one's for the ppl who don't mind standing OUT, 'It's all about prints (espesh tie dye), colour, clashing patterns and loadsa loud accessories.' YAS Philippa, we're ready to do the MOST this summer 🫡☀️