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Telegraph
16 hours ago
- Telegraph
Why we all need a ‘summer jumper'
Anyone who believes jumpers aren't required in summer has clearly never shivered on a damp beach in Cornwall in August, debating whether there's time for a swim before the black clouds roll in. While other nationalities pack away their knits on May 1 – safe in the knowledge that four months of baking heat and blue skies await – we treat our summers like recalcitrant toddlers: lavishing them with praise when they're at their best, yet starting each day expecting the worst. And yes, this summer has so far been gloriously hot and sunny – but we all know the British weather gods can be as fickle and difficult as the Greek ones. Taking a jumper on a UK holiday is the equivalent of bringing suncream and a cagoule to the beach: common sense, and a lifesaver for all those moments when optimism overtakes realism. Yes, a cardigan slung casually over the shoulders seems to say, I'm committed to summer – but this is not my first rodeo. 'Isn't it the most perfect thing to wear a jumper and a pair of shorts?' says Pip Durrell, founder of cult clothing brand With Nothing Underneath. 'When I think of summer, I think of going to the beach in Devon, and both when I was a child and now, always wearing or carrying a cotton jumper. We commit as Britons – we're on that beach come rain or shine Equally, while Britain's long, light evenings – by this time of year stretching hours past any child's bedtime – are unbeatable, eating dinner in the garden in little more than a thin top only happens for a few weeks each year. And yes, your chunky knits from February can technically do the job, but they rarely feel right. Too hot, too heavy, too serious – and mostly too reminiscent of trudging home from the train station in icy darkness to feel welcome at an alfresco supper. The key, as ever, is fabric. My preference is for thick cotton: warm enough to take the edge off a sea breeze, but not so hot that you'll start to sweat when the air turns muggy. Look for a loose-enough gauge so it drapes softly and never feels stifling, but not so loose that it loses its shape. Unlike in winter, you'll probably wear a summer jumper next to the skin, so make sure it isn't itchy – if cotton isn't quite warm enough, a fine cashmere can also work beautifully. 'The quality needs to hold up,' says Durrell. 'A cotton jumper isn't precious: you're chucking it over your shoulders as you head out the door to do something fun outside. I don't care if it gets stained; I'll wash it. Functionality is everything.' As for the style: certain knits suit summer better than others. The classic English cricket jersey only really works from May to September, and looks lovely slung over a simple dress or jeans. Another winner is the dependable old cardigan, which has slowly morphed into something of a scene-stealer (a stardigan, if you will) thanks to colourful turns at Prada, Chanel and Jil Sander. Yours needn't be quite so fashion-centric when pottering around the villages of north Wales or Norfolk, but pretty printed styles from brands like Kitri and Whistles can make an entire outfit – or be worn open over a swimming costume on the way back from the beach. Ultimately, investing in a summer jumper is about being prepared. It's as British as bringing a cagoule to Glyndebourne and wellies to a big family picnic. And if, after this rainy blip, the sun continues to shine so brightly and steadily that you hardly use it? Well, there's always next summer to worry about. Layer up in style...
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers in frenzy over floaty £18 Sainsbury's dress that flatters curves and is the ultimate in comfort
SHOPPERS are in a frenzy after spotting a 'gorgeous' summer dress in Sainsbury's - and said it was the ultimate in comfort. Tu Clothing is the supermarket's in-house fashion label and is beloved by fashion fans for its stylish buys at affordable prices. So if you want to look fashionable on a budget while you're sunning it up an home or abroad, this bargain frock is the buy for you. Shoppers have insisted the bright orange tie-neck smock dress is 'the style perfect for hot summer days' thanks to its floaty style and semi-sheer fabric. The beachy dress comes in sizes six to 24, and also comes in a bright blue and in white. But it's the bright coral that shoppers are particularly loving. Describing it on the website, the Tu Clothing team says: "This orange smock dress is the perfect addition to your beachwear/holiday wardrobe. "Designed in a semi sheer fabric. it has been made with a tie-detail at the neckline, frill sleeves and comes in a tiered shape for an elegant look." The frock is just £18 - and there's plenty online in the orange shade at the mo, but it's bound to fly so grab it soon as it has already racked up glowing reviews from delighted fashion fans. One five-star write up said: "I bought this for my holiday, great value." Another commented: "I saw this dress in store, but they didn't have my size so ordered online. Great fit - I went for a 12 as it is quite a loose design. "Perfect for over a bikini. Is really well made and a great shape. "Thought it was great value for money as I have a similar one which cost considerably more. Would definitely recommend." I work in Sainsbury's - my picks from new autumn collection, 1920s trend is back And a third gushed: "Perfect beach dress. Highly recommend." A fourth added: "Lovely one comfy to wear." But buyers suggested people snap up a size down, as it's such a generous fit. One said: "Nice dress, just what I expected. Saw in store then ordered my size but it comes up big so sized down. Lovely colour and very comfortable." It's not the first summery dress to fly off the shelves in Sainsbury's. Fashion fans are loving a blue and white daisy-print frock insisting it guarantees complements.
Times
2 days ago
- Times
French resorts ban shirtless men ‘wandering around half-naked'
France is a leading nudist destination with nearly 350 sites reserved for naturists, but the French can be prim when it comes to showing too much flesh away from the beach. Several resorts have declared war on bare-chested men by banning them from town centres this summer. Most also ban women in bikini tops from shops and streets, except for seafront promenades. 'It's a question of respect,' Yannick Moreau, the mayor of Sables d'Olonne on the coast of western France, said. 'The Sablais don't want people wandering around half-naked.' Anyone refusing to put on a T-shirt in town risks a €150 fine. • The French dare to bare — but there's a dark side to liberté, égalité, nudité This is in contrast with attempts by about 20 resorts to ban burkinis from their beaches over the past decade on the grounds that they are a religious symbol. Almost all the bans have been overturned by courts. There have been no legal challenges to the bans on wearing swimwear away from the beach, which are aimed at foreigners and French people alike. 'If you want to show off your pectorals and your best swimming trunks, 11km of beaches are there for you,' Moreau said. Similar bans have been imposed in many resorts, including Arcachon in the south-west, Narbonne on the Mediterranean, Palavas-les-Flots and La Grande-Motte, near Montpellier. Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez all have clothing restrictions. Signs in La Grande-Motte read: En ville, je m'habille (in town, I put my clothes on). Stéphan Rossignol, the mayor, said the ban was introduced in response to complaints about barely clothed holidaymakers going into food shops. 'It wasn't hygienic or respectful,' he said. In Cassis, a Riviera resort near Marseilles, a sign in French reads Tenue correcte exigée, with an approximate English translation below that says: 'Downtown well dress required'. Should anyone fail to grasp the meaning immediately, the sign has pictures of a man in shorts and a bikini-clad woman with a large red cross through them, alongside pictures of a couple wearing shorts and T-shirts without the cross. There is no national legislation on 'decent' clothing in France, but local councils can pass by-laws. Most resorts have issued no more than a handful of fines.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Halle Berry, 58, shows off her age-defying looks in a chic black and white swimsuit as she poses up a storm in California
Halle Berry looked chic in a black and white swimsuit as she posed up a storm in California on Monday. The actress, 58, slipped into a 50s inspired one-piece swimsuit as she accessorised with a large a large black beach hat. She flaunted her toned physique as she posed in her beachwear which featured a tie design across her back. Alongside her album of pictures, the beauty penned: 'Desert days windows down, music up, nowhere to be but here.' It is unclear who Halle is away with but the actress has enjoyed a few trips this year with her boyfriend Van Hunt. Halle made some very candid comments about her love life during Jenna & Friends on the Today show last month. The Catwoman star said that the musician has already proposed to her as he wanted her to be Mrs Halle Van Hunt. But Halle, who has already been married three times, admitted that she said not so fast to his offer of matrimony. 'So I put out the proposal, and it's still on hold as you can see,' Van said as Berry laughed. 'It's just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her.' Halle revealed she has not yet moved forward because of her past divorces, it turns out. 'Well, I've been married three times,' she said. 'Van has been married once, and so no, we don't feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don't.' 'But I think we will get married just because, out of the people I've been married to, this is the person I should have married.' Halle added: 'And I feel like I should, we should get married, but it's not because we feel like we have to. I think it's something that we would like to do just because we want that expression.' She also revealed her friends are all for them tying the knot. 'I think everybody's been really happy, at least for me personally, people have been like, "You finally found... !" I've always wanted what we have,' she said. Halle offered, 'I always saw myself in a committed, loving relationship with like my best friend, someone that I respect and I love.' The actress shares a daughter, Nahla, 17, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and a son Maceo, 11, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, to whom she was married from 2013 to 2016. She was also previously married to former baseball pro David Justice from 1993 to 1997 and to musician Eric Benét from 2001 to 2005. Van has a son from a previous relationship.
Vogue
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Dakota Johnson Sees Your Boat and Tote—and Raises You a Personalized Celine Bag
After embracing boho beachwear on a trip to Ibiza, Dakota Johnson has headed straight to Rome, where she traded her bikinis for summer-in-the-city staples as part of her European jaunt. Today, the actor swanned around the Italian capital dressed in a cropped black racer back tank top and a white ankle-length skirt. Always an expert accessorizer, Johnson elevated her neutral look with some extra flourishes. It seems that she—like Margot Robbie—can't get enough of her Alaïa mesh flats, which she also wore for a Spanish seaside excursion earlier this month. Photo: Backgrid She added a touch of glamour with her jewelry—including a one-of-a-kind gold and emerald lariat necklace from New York jeweler Ophelia Eve—and a pair of gold-embellished cat-eye sunglasses. The actor clearly holds an affinity for one-of-one pieces, as evidenced by her bag. She carried a Celine Triomphe clutch monogrammed with her name in a cursive script. While the monogrammed L.L. Bean Boat and Tote is perfect for a beach day, Dakota Johnson's zip-up crossbody is far more appropriate for a day spent strolling around Rome. And—let's be honest—it's pretty fabulous, too.
