With wind and rain outside our window and summer feeling far away, we can only dream of a European nirvana or South American paradise escape, why not dip your feet in the sartorial pool and elevate your casual wardrobe with smarter summer options for the pending warmer months. When the temperature starts to rise we turn to lighter seasonal pieces to keep us looking and feeling cool. Take a sophisticated approach to daywear as you relax poolside or contemplate that visit to the spa. Make the right impression this summer and refresh your image with simple but elegant additions to your summer wardrobe.

Retro inspired swimwear linked with soft luxe cotton polo shirts are ideal for those of us who prefer a classic approach to beach attire, an ideal pairing for reclining by that breezy summer pool. Venture around those beautiful island retreats by layering elegant summer knitwear, the smarter look will lend preppy charm to your wardrobe and the dash of colour it brings will add some flair. This cover-up option raises the sartorial stakes and delivers confident summer appeal to undone cool. Whether you’re looking for scenic views or prime people-watching locations, refresh your shirting portfolio with light, breathable, crisp cotton additions.

While you wander the right side of smart summer style, these ensuring sophisticated all-day combinations will retain their smarter presence and keep you looking pin-sharp in the lazy hot climate. Travel from the sidewalk cafe to the long sandy beaches with breathtaking views in tailored shorts, finished just above the knee, they will play a part in keeping your ensemble balanced between cool and relaxed modern sophistication.

Stroll around the beautiful and idyllic city streets in soft breathable cotton and linen tailored staples, wear a softly structured jacket over a linen shirt, keeping with the modern aesthetic and taking the look through to the hottest days of summer.  As you move from day to night, more tailored warm-weather additions take over, adding lustrous and elegant depth to your warm-weather ensemble. Richer tones of colour can work as exquisite additions to your poolside staples and take your look from the pool to the bar with the minimum fuss.

Seal the deal without breaking a sweat and consider your attire as you move into the summer evening with the second part of Destination Style…