SPOT THE DUPE: Which of these white suit looks totals £173, and which is nearly £3,200?
Bored of wearing the same old floral dresses for smart summer occasions? As YOU's social media editor Kanika Banwait shows, a tailored suit is a chic alternative. Add a woven bag and wide brim hat for an elegant finish.
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LOW: Total £173.32
Blazer, £65.99, and trousers, £29.99, zara.com.
Hat, £15.35, Hemore, amazon.co.uk.
Bag, £36, riverisland.com.
Shoes, £25.99, newlook.com
MID: (Kanika's pick) Total £676.99
Blazer, £278, reiss.com.
Trousers, £49.99, mango.com.
Hat, £149, karenmillen.com.
Bag, £110, lkbennett.com.
Shoes, £90, aldoshoes.co.uk
HIGH: Total £3,130
Blazer, £1,205, and trousers, £465, maxmara.com.
Hat, £395, Eliurpi, harrods.com.
Bag, £335, staud.clothing.
Shoes, £730, Gianvito Rossi, mytheresa.com
Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using GHD Pro.
Make-up: Levi-Jade Taylor at Carol Hayes using Merit.
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