Summer dressing across borders: How Italian Riviera style can translate to the streets of Cork

To bring the holiday mode home, select a few key pieces
From a pretty pastel midi dress to a breezy off-the-shoulder metallic cape, it’s easy to be effortlessly chic at home and away.

From a pretty pastel midi dress to a breezy off-the-shoulder metallic cape, it’s easy to be effortlessly chic at home and away.

Summer dressing knows no borders. Once the sun shines, what works on the Italian Riviera can easily translate to the bustling streets of Cork. 

To bring the holiday mode home, select a few key pieces. From a pretty pastel midi dress to a breezy off-the-shoulder metallic cape, it’s easy to be effortlessly chic at home and away.

Get The Look: 

Summer dressing at Monsoon
Summer dressing at Monsoon

Create a refreshing look at home and away, as seen at Monsoon.

Irish Boutique Chic: Join The Dots: 

Polka Dot Dress, €79, Grace & Mila at Divine Boutique
Polka Dot Dress, €79, Grace & Mila at Divine Boutique

When choosing a summer print, have fun joining the dots, €79, Grace & Mila at Divine Boutique. divine.ie.

#ieloves: Basket Case: 

Raffia Clutch Crossbody Bag, €165, LANDA
Raffia Clutch Crossbody Bag, €165, LANDA

A streamlined take on the basket bag, this raffia cross-body is a summer classic, €165, LANDA.

Short List: 

 Navy Linen Shorts, €89, Sinead Keary
 Navy Linen Shorts, €89, Sinead Keary

Navy linen shorts making it onto your summer short list is a no-brainer, €89, Sinead Keary The Label.

Hot Chocolate: 

Open-Back Seersucker Jumpsuit, €99, COS
Open-Back Seersucker Jumpsuit, €99, COS

Opt for a summer-ready open-back detail to earn extra brownie points, €99, COS.

Cat Walk: 

White Leather Sandals, €120, Massimo Dutti.
White Leather Sandals, €120, Massimo Dutti.

From a stroll on the beach to strutting through the city, the strappy thong kitten heel is this summer’s favourite style, €120, Massimo Dutti.

Super Hero: 

Metallic Thread Cape, €25.95, Zara
Metallic Thread Cape, €25.95, Zara

Not all capes are hero pieces, but in this case, a metallic knit is a wardrobe essential, €25.95, Zara.

Pocket Friendly: Pretty In Pink: 

Pink Sleeveless Scallop Maxi Dress, €50, River Island.
Pink Sleeveless Scallop Maxi Dress, €50, River Island.

Never underestimate the power of pretty pastels, €50, River Island.

Top Gun: 

Pink Oversized Sunglasses, €15.99, Stradivarius
Pink Oversized Sunglasses, €15.99, Stradivarius

Frame your look with oversized aviator sunglasses, €15.99, Stradivarius.

Shell Suit: 

Shell Necklace, €49, & Other Stories
Shell Necklace, €49, & Other Stories

When choosing jewellery, come out of your shell and go bold, €49, & Other Stories.

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