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Wearing white in summer

I love wearing white in summer. I find it so bright and fresh. It enhances any skin glow that you might have acquired during sunny days. This soft tan may be fake or real (Don’t forget the sun safe mantra of wearing broad spectrum sunscreen and avoid the mid-day sun).

I know white is high maintenance but if you stick to washable cottons it should not be too difficult to keep your whites pristine. Make sure to keep your hand steady if you are imbibing a glass of red wine at lunchtime. If you do get a stain on your “whites” I find that Vanish Gold powergel works wonders.

The white trousers I am wearing are straight leg “boyfriend” style by Winserlondon. The T shirt from a selection at John Lewis. Hat by Comptoir des Cottonnier. Not still available similar below Necklace by Cos again not available by they do have some interesting styles.

These gorgeous photos were taken by Julie (aka Jaf_in_the_box). You can see more of her beautiful photographs on her Instagram or read her Lifestyle blog at www.jafinthebox.wordpress.com.

All the photos where take at Petersham Nurseries.

Are you a fan of white during the summer months or do you find it too challenging to wear often?

SUMMER WHITES

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Wendy B says:

20th August 2016 at 16:25

I love white in the summer too. You look gorgeous in those photos. I always feel as though I have a healthy glow wearing white. I am very good at spilling things down myself though so thanks for the washing tip!
Libby says:

20th August 2016 at 16:54

I love wearing white and only wish I could/would wear it more in winter! White jeans are my favorite...any top at all looks fabulous with them. I agree, they "clean up" nicely if they are cotton or linen. Just bought a great white double layer skirt last week and, with the Sally Hansen Airbrush Leg Makeup all is good!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  20th August 2016 at 17:07
  
  I definitely agree about the Sally Hansen make-up it is essential. You need to let it dry thoroughly before putting on a white skirt!
Susan S. says:

20th August 2016 at 22:50

You look absolutely beautiful ! Living in Florida all white outfits have become my favorite color of choice on such hot days.
Brenda Kilgallon says:

21st August 2016 at 12:10

Absolutely love the necklace - exactly right with your outfit.
Sharon Daly says:

21st August 2016 at 14:24

These photos and this outfit are the best I've seen on your blog. You look lovely!
Rita says:

22nd August 2016 at 22:28

I wear a lot of white in the summer, mostly white jeans and lots of white linen. You can remove wine and fruit stains with white vinegar. If the stain has dried, you may need to soak the stained part overnight, but if you get it right away, sometimes you can just pour the vinegar thru the stain and it will disappear right before your eyes.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  23rd August 2016 at 08:13
  
  Thanks Rita very useful tip.