Cool dresses for hot weather

How to stay cool and stylish in this heat wave? With our pick of this season’s finest frocks and airy accessories – including some brilliant sale bargains – you can look pulled-together and elegant for any occasion without melting down. The key is natural, breathable fabrics like silk and linen, and floaty, flattering shapes. Just add minimal make-up, a spritz of the lightest citrus fragrance – and a glass of chilled champagne, of course.

Beaufort & Blake: Seagrove Azure Linen Dress, £59

Whistles: Dolly fruit print dress, £139 

Cefinn: Daria Silk Pussy-Bow Dress, £390

Keith Scarrott: Arco sandals, £179.95

NRBY: Elizabeth linen fluted sleeve dress, £125

LK Bennett: Holzer stripe silk dress, £150

Jessica Russell Flint: Indiana Silk Boho Smock Dress, £295

Dilli Grey: Jackie Midi Dress, £99

Bohemia Design: Mykonos Crossbody Basket, £40

Emily Mortimer Jewellery :Spectrum Citrine Rhodolite and Lemon Quartz Necklace, £125

Oliver Bonas: Stone and Gold Plated Earrings, £45

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