Summer Bottoms

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I bet that got your attention. The bottoms I'm referring to are skirts, shorts and cropped trousers that will make or break summer for us.

Most years, I have a few old items, some of which I was never very keen on because of the fit, or the material, and I grudgingly make do. This year I had a whole new approach.

I made a note of what I like, and will keep;  what I will give away, and gaps I need to fill.  In the "likes" I have a pair of pink cropped trousers - above - from Roman, and I've ordered another pair in lime green.  They're only £22 and come in several colours. 

I'm wearing them with another old piece, a white and pink top from Warehouse, and a new pair of Moshulu Danube Metallic sandals, (gifted), currently on offer at £39.20. I've given myself the first pedicure of the summer and am wearing my favourite shade, the pearly Happy Anniversary by OPI. 

Cropped trousers, stylish but comfortable sandals and a pretty top with jewellery is the perfect casual but smart outfit for Greece.  The vibe on Skiathos is laid-back;  people don't dress up too much for dinner.  Some of the restaurants are high up, with spectacular views, but that means a lot of steps to get there - so comfortable sandals or shoes like these are essential.  

According to the Times on Sunday, sandals like this are being worn with ankle socks by the trendy.  That's not something I'll be doing - how about you?

Finding a White Denim Skirt 

Another item on my list was a white denim skirt. These are notoriously difficult to get right.  The material is fairly rigid, so unless you find a good fit, they can make your hips look bigger simply by the way they hang - and particularly with any badly placed pockets.

I did a lot of online research to find a skirt that wasn't too long, had buttons down the middle and no zips  (zips on denim skirts often have strange bulges). This one came from Truly. This is another simple casual outfit, ideal for sight-seeing or running errands. 

I'm wearing it with a Zesty Breton top and electric blue belt by Kettlewell, and Stan Smith trainers by Adidas. Necklace from M&S. Below, for chilly days or evenings add a lightweight short tie wrap (Kettlewell) - this is in Chinese Blue, one of the colours in the stripes.  

In addition to the cropped trousers and white denim skirt. I have a few pairs of shorts, a smart pair of black culottes, my beloved polka dot trousers and a couple of more dressy skirts for evenings out. 

Socks with Sandals?

Having all my basics covered makes me feel relaxed about summer as I can quickly pull together an outfit with any of the bottoms. I don't know about you but I don't enjoy summer clothes very much. I'm not someone who wears dresses very much, and I miss the layering of winter, plus the huge selection of jumpers/sweaters, the huge choice of fabrics  (velvet, wool, tweed...) and all the add-ons:  gloves, hats, coats.....Whereas in summer you're limited to a top and a bottom, mostly in cotton to stay cool. 

What do you think of summer dressing? Is it your favourite season for clothes? And will you be wearing socks with your Birkenstocks (or other similar sandal).  Let me know in the comments. 

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Disclosure:  I was gifted with a pair of Danube sandals by Moshulu with no obligation to post anything and no copy clearance.  My opinions are always honest and my own.  Nothing else in this post was gifted, and no affiliate links have been used.  I have given you the "ordinary" links to items which I like, to help with your shopping if you're interested in looking at them. 

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