How to wear soft silhouettes and delicate fabrics this summer

Blur the lines between romance and sensuality
How to wear soft silhouettes and delicate fabrics this summer

Handle with care: 10 delicate looks to try this season

This season, the fashion lens is set to a softer, more intimate sartorial focus. Blurring the lines between romance and sensuality, it’s all about delicate fabrics that need to be handled with care. Think whimsical organza dresses wrapped in a big bow or a French boudoir-inspired cami paired with soft satin trousers for an understated yet alluring approach to summer dressing.

Get The Look

Charlotte & Tess
Charlotte & Tess

Wrap up your summer style with a whisper-light romantic organza bow, as seen at Charlotte & Tess.

En Pointe

Crystal & Sheer Mesh Ballet Flats, €660, Dear Frances at Emporium Kalu
Crystal & Sheer Mesh Ballet Flats, €660, Dear Frances at Emporium Kalu

Irish Boutique Chic: Step into summer while keeping your footwear on point, €660, Dear Frances at Emporium Kalu. emporiumkalu.com.

Mother Of Pearl

Gold & Pearl Drop Bracelet, €24, Betty & Biddy
Gold & Pearl Drop Bracelet, €24, Betty & Biddy

Anything but lacklustre, pearl accents remain a firm favourite, €24, Betty & Biddy.

Pillow Talk

Embellished Pillow Case Clutch £550, Simone Rocha
Embellished Pillow Case Clutch £550, Simone Rocha

#ieloves: Be the talk of the fashion set for all the right reasons with this beautiful, lace-trimmed, pillow-inspired clutch, £550, Simone Rocha.

Back To Black

Lace Midi Dress, €495, RIXO
Lace Midi Dress, €495, RIXO

Take it back to black lace for a classic summer hit, €495, RIXO.

Delicate State

Combined Midi Skirt, €39.95, Zara
Combined Midi Skirt, €39.95, Zara

Pocket Friendly: An ethereal mix of lace and tulle should always be handled with care, €39.95, Zara.

Boho Chic

Embroidered Flowing Blouse, €90, Massimo Dutti
Embroidered Flowing Blouse, €90, Massimo Dutti

Lean into the romantic vibe of embroidered trims and billowing sleeves, €90, Massimo Dutti.

Slip Stream

Floral Slip Dress, €149, & Other Stories
Floral Slip Dress, €149, & Other Stories

Slip into spring florals, €149, & Other Stories.

Art Of Seduction

Lace Trimmed Cami Top, €39.95, NA-KD
Lace Trimmed Cami Top, €39.95, NA-KD

Made to be seen, the seduction of a silk cami is palpable, €39.95, NA-KD.

Navy Base

Navy Satin Balloon Trousers, €35.99, Stradivarius
Navy Satin Balloon Trousers, €35.99, Stradivarius

Build your look around the season’s favourite balloon style trousers, €35.99, Stradivarius.

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