Dressing for this weather is, first and foremost, about practicality, and finding ways to make your summer staples work their hardest to keep you cool – whether that means throwing on a loose linen shirt or getting creative with a silk scarf. And if you’re looking for new ways to rework your existing pieces, then you can’t go wrong with consulting people who basically get dressed for a living.
Scorching temperatures right across Europe coincided with the spring/summer 2027 men’s shows in Milan and Paris, and the fashion crowd has duly been taking a “less is more” approach. Think: a black slip dress accessorised with a scarf; a white tank top paired with colour-match trousers; a loose tailored shirt tucked into shorts. The best advice? Stick to natural fabrics where possible, cover up in the sun, and don’t overcomplicate it.
Scroll down to see and shop our favourite high summer outfits inspired by looks from the men’s shows.
Valentina Valdinoci


























