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Who isn’t dreaming of sunnier climates this time of year? If you’re one of the lucky ones soon to be flying towards blue skies and warm rays, then this edit is for you – the very best of winter-sun style ready to inspire your packing list.
SUNSHINE COLOURS are back, and they really do bring a joie de vivre – think mustard yellows, Greek blues and pops of pink. This summer also sees the BIG PRINT RENAISSANCE. Go for bold geometric shapes, vibrant artistic motifs or classic gingham or stripes; fashion is proudly loud right now. Keep the rest of your outfit pared-back for a look that feels joyful, but balanced. WIDE-LEG TROUSERS are still key; Johanna Ortiz’s wrap design are a current favourite, ideal for balmy nights.
In terms of accessories, flip-flops continue to be a good investment, and a rattan bag is still an enduring classic (Hush’s patterned version offers a fresh take). It’s your choice of sunglasses that will indicate whether you’re keyed into fashion this season – chunky aviators are 2026’s frame du jour, and the perfect way of offsetting a feminine outfit.
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Ella Alexander is Citizen Femme’s fashion features editor. She started her career at the Evening Standard, and has since held senior editorial roles at Vogue, The Independent and Harper’s Bazaar, where she remains a contributing editor. She also writes for The Telegraph, Sunday Times Style, Service95 and CNN. She is an author, having co-written Dame Zandra Rhodes’ memoir, Iconic: My Life In Fashion In 50 Objects, published by Transworld in July 2024. Her favourite travel destination is Catania, Sicily’s second city.
