What I have been wearing lately. Since we arrived in Grimaud it has been very hot and humid. Most days have been over 30 degrees. I don’t mind the heat so much as the humidity. Even just writing this blog with the fan on seems to take quite an effort. So I am finding that it is really important to wear natural fabrics in simple styles. I bought this long cotton pink maxidress that I am wearing above from MarksandSpencer just before I left the UK. I am very glad that I did as I have worn it nearly every day this week. It is a lovely fine floaty cotton. My scarf was originally from the St.Tropez market.
Similar maxi dresses:
An evening stroll around the village. I am wearing a pair of navy linen trousers. Some years old originally from MarksandSpencer. On top I am wearing a cropped tee from Uniqlo. I bought three of these cropped styles. I have one in pink, white and black. I find them very useful to wear with wide trousers. Panama hat is very old and a bit battered from the St.Tropez market.
Linen trousers:
Dressed all in white. When it is really hot I like to dress in off-white. Here I am wearing a very old pair of off-white wide linen trousers. I know some people do not particularly like linen as it creases however I find that I don’t mind this at all when the temperatures are really high. Fabrics need to be able to breathe in the heat so I avoid anything synthetic or clingy.
Photos in Grimaud village by Mr.PI did manage to visit the St.Tropez market last Tuesday. It was exceptionally crowded for this time of year. I did manage to get some photos and will be publishing them shortly.
You look great Josephine as usual! Are you wearing sneakers because you have to walk on the cobblestones? I think sandals would look good with those trousers.
Good question. I can’t wear trainers in hot weather, it has to be flipflops or sandals so that my feet can breathe and stay cool!
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Hello Wendy
I don’t find my trainers too hot. I will wear sandals or have bare feet if I am on the beach.
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Hello Julia
If we go for a stroll in the early evening I wear sneakers as some of the paths at the back of the chateau are quite rough. If I am going out in the evening I will wear sandals but they need to be quite chunky ones in order to support my feet.
I’m with you on natural fabrics in the heat. We’re having a heat wave here in southern Nevada (110F), and today, I am wearing a loose sleeveless cotton seersucker sundress.
last week we were in France in 30 degrees plus and i was very grateful for my sleevelss linen dress however creased it was,
Great styling on the Coastal Grandma trend. You look stunning and the outfit doesn’t scream grandma, but fully active retiree! Well done.
You look wonderful Josephine! I especially love the pink dress with scarf, and the white outfit. I love cotton and linen in hot weather.
I love your beautiful scarves!
Very jealous! I left at the end of June, and not back until end of August. Enjoy! (Love the heat, but the humidity makes it very difficult to get the washing to dry)