Be careful what you wish for. While June was a typical Dutch summer month, with showers and only mildly warm, July became a month with some of the hottest days ever measured in the Netherlands. It was uncomfortable at times, but also a chance for me to wear a lot of my summer dresses! Some of these dresses only leave the closet once a year, so you can imagine my excitement about this heat wave. Here is a roundup of what I wore in July.
For the love of lemons
There’s just something about a lemon print that I can’t resist. When Chicwish sent me this skirt to review, I was so thrilled. The print has a distinct 50’s/60’s feel and the fabric is a cool cotton with linen.
Chicwish lemon skirt and crochet top, shop here and here. Hat is by Unique Vintage but currently sold out, shop similar here.
The next dress is an all-time favourite. It cost me next to nothing but the quality is very good. I wear it with a tulle skirt underneath, a wide belt to cinch in the waist and feel like a million lemons in it.
AlieXpress lemon dress, shop here
This is an oldie, but still in love with it. It has a beautiful boat neckline and the skirt is super wide, just how I like it. Lindy Bop decided to bring back this dress this summer, so it’s still available!
Audrey Dress from Lindy Bop, shop here
Hearts and Roses
This London based brand makes fun and feminine clothing. Here are a few of my favourites from their summer collection.
Leopard skirt, shop here. T-shirt with flower detail is from Shein (here)
Pink flower print dress with flutter sleeves (here)
Yellow polkadot dress (here)
Tulle!
Of course I wore tulle. I always wear tulle (okay, not always).
This next skirt from Chicwish is so beautiful and a real eye catcher, despite its soft colour. I wear it a lot, in summer and winter.
Layered tulle skirt in blush pink by Chicwish (here)
This Shein skirt was so pretty, I got it in bright pink and white. I don’t know which one I like best, you decide!
Shein pink and white tulle skirt (here and here)
Now on to August. Hopefully a little less warm!
Cato in Amsterdam 