READER’S DIGESTAUGUST 2019 • 115115women over 50 who created a unique
high-tech fast-drying fabric and it's
particularly well-loved by frequent
travellers because the garments dry in
no time after a quick wash.
Now for a few high street summer
options... The White Company always
carries an excellent range of dresses
and tunics in natural fibres. Their
trademark monochrome palette
doesn't suit everyone (including me)
but the styles are timeless and stylish.
For unusual and flattering colours, I
go to Uniqlo. They always have very
well-priced basic cotton and linen
clothing. My favourite purchase this
summer is a red cotton seersucker
maxi length skirt from Uniqlo.
Quite honestly, my loose summer
dresses are more functional than
stylish, so I rely on accessories to
give my style its trademark punch in
hot weather. Earlier this year, I
discovered the accessories range at
Aspiga and went a little crazy. Like
the clothing, all of their brightly
beaded handbags and sandals are
ethically and sustainably made. The
meticulous beadwork is second to
none, and the hardwearing sandals
elevate even the simplest white
cotton dress. In my wardrobe, the
multicolour beaded handbags are a
particularly worthy purchase since I
can use them year round with almost
any outfit. I may not feel very
enthusiastic about summer clothes,
but my bright and colourful
wardrobe won't give me away! n