Wearing your summer clothes on a not so sunny day

This post was written for my University's student magazine. View the published article here

June arrived and you realised it’s nearly summer: tanning sessions, BBQ’s, freckles, sandals, sunglasses, festivals and all other lovely things you associate with the scorching hot days. So you headed out to kit your summer wardrobe out, only to find that July happened in a flash and now we’re into August and it’s raining most days (Mother Nature is a little confused, poor love!) So now you find yourself settling back into wearing your skinny jeans, trainers and coats again…. sound familiar? All those lovely summer pieces are sitting unworn in your wardrobe *insert sad emoji*.

However, The Scratch are here to change that. Here are some ways to wear your summer clothes on those rainy, depressing days!

Tights: Tights can be your best friend if you let them. Tanned tights, patterned tights even opaque black tights could do the trick depending on the outfit you’re pairing them with. Wearing tights means that your legs won’t feel the cold as much and you can still wear those shorts, skirts and dresses that you love so much, even when the wind is so strong and cold you feel it could knock you over any second.

Layering: Oh, layers, how we love you! Throw on a tiny top, a shirt and a jacket and you’re good to go. If the sun does make an appearance you can slip off the shirt and roll it into your bag or tie it round your waist for extra chicness. Win, win.

Cardigans: Worn correctly, a cardigan can add a new dimension to your outfit. Oversized/boyfriend cardigans go great with little denim shorts or denim skirts and tiny little cropped cardigans go great with dresses or skinny jeans and camis.

Umbrellas: An umbrella is a must-have hand bag piece for any girl living in the UK, so it’s important to have a nice one that you love and don’t mind wacking out when it rains.

Trench coat: If the weather is forcing you into wearing a coat then please choose a trench coat. The trench coats can be disguised as a summer piece, as they are lighter, brighter and a more ‘summery’ winters coat. They can go with dresses and make you look that classy business woman that you know is deep inside.

Trainers/Boots: Girls, protect your feet. If it’s raining, don’t wear your gorgeous new sandals with your freshly painted toenails, they will not thank you when you accidentally ruin them by walking through a hidden puddle. Summer’s dress will go with trainers or boots, but better still Toms or pumps will look even more summery whilst still keeping your feet happy.