Summer outfit guide

Hi my lovelies, today I'm coming at you from a different angle and that's fashionnnnn. I can't explain how excited I am to put together this little look book for you guys. I usually compile these outfit inspiration guides to gear you up for your upcoming holidays which doesn't look like its on the cards for anyone this year and that's absolutely fine (I guess its something we all have to accept and come to terms with). But who's to say we can't look or feel good whilst being quarantined. I've also noticed that a lot of stores online have got some amazing sales and offers going on so it seems like the perfect time to seize that opportunity and start revamping your summer wardrobe. 

I've always really enjoyed incorporating a pop of colour in my summer outfits especially this beautiful yellowy/mustard throw on jumpsuit that compliments tanned skin exceptionally well. This outfit requires minimal effort whilst making you feel very put together and is perfect for the summer as its loose and extremely comfortable. I paired this jumpsuit with minimal accessories such as this cream bum bag with gold detailing allowing the jumpsuit to do all the talking. Bum bags are not only practical (especially when on holiday) but really sinched this jumpsuit around the waist providing a more overall fitted appearance. Both items were grabbed in the sale last year the jumpsuit being from New look and the bag being from Zara but a similar jumpsuit can be found here and a similar bag can be found here.

         

Satin skirts were one of the biggest trends of last year summer and is a prominent trend that refuses to be left back in 2019. I absolutely love how they drape across your bottom half ever so effortlessly making your outfit look so expensive. I find that satin skirts can be styled in so many ways whether that's with an off the shoulder top for the summer, or paired with a grey jumper for autumn making satin skirts a VERY diverse piece in your wardrobe. My skirt was grabbed from the Zara sales for a bargain price of £9 but a similar skirt can be found here.

I paired this pink with straw accessories which has been such a MASSIVE spring/summer trend for the past few years. I find that a neutral straw handbag is such a timeless piece adding texture to an outfit and can be paired with absolutely anything due to its neutral nature. I brought mine from the markets in Bangkok but a similar bag can be found here.

Carrying on with the theme of straw accessories I absolutely fell in L O V E with these beauties. I just adore how these were SO different and unique to any pair of sandal that was out there and for me its so important to have pieces in my summer wardrobe that the majority doesn't have. I am beyond excited to pull them out this summer!! A similar pair can be found here. A good thing about the company BOHOpeach on Etsy is that they can custom make your straw sandals to your preference!

         

This was by far my favourite summer dress that I was fortunate enough to design myself, all the way from sourcing the fabric to producing a rough idea of how I wanted the dress to look like. I based the style of the dress on the infamous high low style where the length of the dress would be slightly longer at the back compared to the front. I also decided to added ruffles at the bottom of the dress giving it that extra flow at the bottom and lastly flowy arms to match the bottom of the dress. I've always been so passionate about creating my own clothes as I've come to find that its extremely hard to find pieces that fit me really well, unique fabrics and clothing that is compatible with my style.

         

Would you believe me if I told you that I got this dress from H&M for only £9? That is the power of shopping in the sales you honestly find the best bargains when you're least looking for it. I absolutely loved this bright red dress that had this pleated detailing on the lower half of the dress. This detailing continued with a subtle frill around the neck and with the sinched wrist detailing. Again I find the easiest things to style especially in summer to be dresses as they're so easy to throw on. A similar dress can be found here. Equally this dress can also make the perfect evening dress if you swap out the sandals for a pair of nude heels and the bag for an evening clutch.

I paired the dress with a mustard/yellow pair of sandals from Primark. Just as a top tip Primark release amazing pair of sandals every year which are super affordable so your never really paying a fortune for your summer sandals. A very identical pair of sandals can be found here.

I don't know if you remember around 3 years ago these wooden structured satchel's made an appearance and literally every fashion blogger owned one. But they were so expensive priced at around £300. I've now realised that you don't necessarily have to jump on the bandwagon there and then because most likely stores like miss guided, Boohoo and PLT will always bring out knock off versions for a fraction of the price. Again this can literally be paired with anything although I have to say its not the most practical or comfortable bag to carry around all day but hey we do it for the gram, am I right? A similar version of the bag can be found here.

I absolutely love bold prints but at times they can be most difficult prints to style because the print itself can be so overwhelming. I brought this dress from markets in Bangkok and love the relaxed fit to it and its powerful flowy sleeves which gave me HUGE inspiration in creating some of my summer dresses last year. I find with bold prints its important to find a print that can be easily styled with similar coloured accessories to tie the whole outfit together. So when looking for printed pieces try keep this in mind. I coordinated this dress with a small delicate gold necklace, plain black sandals and this beautiful wicker boxed bag which similar one can be found here.

Following with the theme of bold prints these pair of trousers were another one of my creations. I instantly fell in love with this fabric when my grandma brought it home to make herself an Indian suit out of it. Even though the trousers are more of a subtle print than the one above I matched the trousers with this simple cami from Asos but these types of tops can be found anywhere (cheaper alternatives can be located in Primark). I matched my trousers with yellow sandals to highlight the tiny bit of yellow within the print but alternatively you could either wear white or cream sandals with this allowing the trousers to be brought into the limelight.

       

If you haven't already guessed I'm all about comfortable clothing and this red jumpsuit is no different.  This comfy flared jumpsuit from New Look is the most comfiest yet flattering jumpsuits I own. I'm wearing a size 8 here for reference but I would have sized down to 6 to give it a more fitted look. I love how the belt sinches in my waist giving my top half a more tailored look. Again because of the bold colour its best to coordinate more neutral accessories with it.

Item numero 3 that was made by yours truly. I naturally gravitate towards bright colours, bright prints when it comes to summer especially when it comes to my holiday wardrobe and find that they're so effortless and extremely enjoyable to style. Sticking with my styling rule of pairing similar coloured accessories with bright coloured prints allowed the entire outfit to possess an element of consistency. I wholeheartedly believe that handbags and shoes can upgrade your outfit significantly. My go to top tip for bags is if you're not into holding your handbags you can easily attach a long gold chain turning it into a crossbody bag making it more practical and hands free. A very affordable yet similar bag can be found here.

As you've seen satin slip dresses were a colossal trend last summer and I freaking lived for them. Holy shit they looked classy, effortless and expensive as hell. Although I didn't get my hands on the typical style slip dress I did get my hands on this very diverse version of the trend. This beauty of a piece was from Zara which encompasses this subtle, small keyhole slit with the neckline wrapping around your neck. This is one my all time favourite elegant dresses and I will never tire wearing it.

I wanted to quickly touch on a topic that's not fashion related whatsoever but thought it was an appropriate time to quickly discuss it. As a lot of you may know I don't remove my hair due to being a practising Sikh so I bet that your all wondering how do I wear sleeveless stuff? To all my ladies out there this isn't something to be embarrassed about and I know that's so much easier said than done. God knows it took me the best part of 5 years to start feeling comfortable with my body hair and eventually embracing it. I used to have to wear leggings underneath my trousers because I was under the impression that it wasn't a social norm to not remove my hair. But to my beautiful ladies that are going through this struggle my advice would be embrace your hair because boy its so empowering and to trust the process because its a long and gradual journey.

Majority of my outfits have revolved around dresses and jumpsuits so here's a more casual outfit that can be worn on holiday, popping to the shops or even to a family barbecue. Wide flared trousers are a must in summer and can LITERALLY be combined with anything. When working with flared bottoms you always want your top half to be more tailored/fitted giving the whole outfit the perfect balance. A cream version of these trousers can be found here. (These trousers are in my basket!!)

Last but not least, off the shoulder has been in craze since forever and is a trend that I don't ever plan on dropping. I just feel like you can never go wrong with off the shoulder and can either dress it down or dress it up. Like this simple dress is so versatile and can be worn to evening drinks like it was here or just chucking it on to a family gathering. I just feel like you can't have enough dresses and an off the shoulder dress is one of those. A similar dress can be found here.

I hope you enjoyed my summer style guide and although all these looks were worn nearly a year ago, I've tried linking affordable and very similar items that you guys can shop. Although these outfits were last year trends I 100% would wear them over and over again! All these outfits can be also be found on my instagram @davinderkaurr_