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What to wear to an English summer barbecue

Always a conundrum with the variable British weather. So I decided on a long stripy skirt teamed with a white T shirt and a grey cardigan in case it turned chilly. I also popped a pashmina into my bag to wrap round my shoulders and yes I have kept my collection. Despite their demise as a fashion item, I find them extremely useful.

I am not normally a fan of very cheap fashion however despite my conscience I could not resist the skirt above. It comes from Primark and cost all of £10

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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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  • You look smashing! What a great find that skirt was. I've also kept my pashminas, and find them perfect for travel or those changeable-climate/air-conditioning situations.

  • Me too (keeping my pashminas)! This is a wonderful look, and thanks for sharing it with Visible Monday.

  • A great look and you look like you were having a good laugh while being photographed.

    I love the pashminas that I bought at Ventimiglia market in Italy so much that I bought them in 6 different colours.
    There is mostly a lot of tat there now compared to a few years ago but these are still worth buying. They always get a run out at some point over the summer.

  • We live on an island where even the hottest day ends in cool, damp breezes. Pashminas will never be out of style here.
    I like your choice for the barbecue!

  • Such a smart and cost-conscious addition to your wardrobe! And you look fabulous. I tend to be a little cautious when buying wardrobe items that may be a passing fashion fancy, so it is a coup to find something as charming as your long skirt at a great price point.

  • Well, you look great in the skirt! A very worthwhile investment I'd say. And totally agree with you about pashminas. They're invaluable.

    I'm thrilled because I finally found a summer hat in the sale. Having seen the ones in Fenwicks for nearly £200 (very lovely), I've been searching for one at a price I can afford and came up trumps locally with one in the sale. £45 reduced to £10. Do you find hats difficult? I've found it incredibly hard to find one that 1. fits my big head and 2. suits me.

    Sent to me via email by Zoe

  • Hi Zoe

    Well done finding your hat. I have the reverse problem I have a small head and most hats are too big (at least I can add velcro and make them smaller).

  • The skirt is beautiful, albeit expensive, and the outfit with the white shirt and pashmina is perfect. I like the sandals and necklace are very beautiful.

  • Your skirt has inspired me! I bought an inexpensive striped skirt and top in Paris this spring. Our weather in Vancouver is in transition now so a cardigan and pashmina will work for an outside event. Your outfit looks chic and comfortable for a cooler evening.

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