Magazine-Issues/2026/07-July/summer-dressing-women/
The sun is blazing and the air feels heavy. Bright mornings flow into relaxed afternoons and languid evenings. In the peak of summer, it’s only natural for wardrobe to lighten and loosen in turn to suit a sense of warm-weather style. But while lighter fabrics and more flowing silhouettes are the table stakes for summer outfits, the true art of summer dressing is something more subtle: maintaining a still put-together expression of personal style in the face of warmer temps and casual climes.
Nautical stripes, breezy linen, and soft colors against a ground of white and ivory create an ideal template from which to operate. Summer accessories can complement an otherwise simple look: a reliable hat, a casual bag, a simple bandana tied loosely around the neck, and of course, a good pair of sunglasses. And importantly, there should remain a slight sense of polish — breezy, but considered.
If you’re in search of inspiration, consider the shores of Marseille, a perfect example of relaxed summer elegance. An outfit that would suit a leisurely summertime work day in town and that flows into an early-evening apéro by the old port is surely a safe bet, regardless of your actual environs.
Summer 2026
The Art of Summer Dressing
For true summer style, bright and breezy is only part of the equation.
Striped Paneled Linen Dress
C$398.00
Polo Play Leather Tote
C$798.00
The Iconic Cable-Knit Cashmere Sweater
C$648.00
Polo Bear Leather Bag Charm
C$268.00
C$215.99
Striped Boatneck Mariner Tee
C$168.00
Leather Polo Loafer
C$598.00
Buttoned Linen-Cotton Vest
C$398.00
Polo Rectangle Cat-Eye Sunglasses
C$210.00
Classic Fit Striped Linen Shirt
C$148.00
Paisley Cotton Bandanna
C$78.00
Cotton Chino Short
C$168.00
Hand-Painted Straw Packable Bucket Hat
C$198.00
Single-Breasted Plaid Linen Tweed Blazer
C$898.00
Bellport Leather Bucket Bag
C$898.00
Linen Cap-Sleeve Shirtdress
C$398.00
Polo Oval Sunglasses
C$280.00
Cable-Knit Cotton Crewneck Sweater
C$218.00
Plaid Silk Square Scarf
C$198.00
Cotton-Silk Organdy Shirt
C$398.00
Leather Concho Belt
C$1,100.00
Plaid Linen Tweed Relaxed Straight Pant
C$528.00
The Suede Pony Ballerina Sneaker
C$298.00
Women
Summer White
White has long defined the spirit of summer. From the shores of Biarritz to the beaches of the Hamptons, it has long embodied elegance, ease, and the art of living well.
Women
Summer Accessories That Make a Statement
This summer’s best flourishes go for the bold, in striking colors, sculptural shapes, and with handcrafted textures.
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To Have and to Hold
The Ralph bag’s curved lines, unique materials, and precise craftsmanship all take inspiration from one of the designer’s most enduring passions.