An easy, surefire way to look polished for spring festivities is to take subtle cues from mid-century dressing, an era where the devil was in the details. Hard-handled purses, crisp shirts tucked into pencil skirts, cat eye sunglasses and vintage-inspired brooches add interest to daytime occasions. Rather than looking likea pastiche rehash of the past, mid-century-inspired pieces available now have a minimalist, no-fuss approach in their design, with clean-cut silhouettes encouraging an easy way to smarten up. Events such as garden parties and a day at the races offer opportunities to think about light and tactile hats. Straw boaters see no sign of disappearing any time soon - and teamed with boxy linen jackets and crisp skirts make for a fresh addition to looking chic during the new season.
Citta design straw boater $219. R.M Williams top $89. Wynn Hamlyn skirt $599. Ruby brooch $35. Gucci crystal pineapple earrings, about $670, from Matches. MiH Jeans shirt, $405, from Seletti Concept Store. Boden kitten heels $200. Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, $330, from The Iconic.
Peter Jensen Resort 2018 Ted Baker trench, $689, from Smith & Caughey's. Seed Heritage top $130. Zara bag $85.
