Hot summer wardrobe.. need help

[MickyLee]

I am going back to the UK next week (live in Turkey) and I have to buy my summer wardrobe.

TBH I have no idea about the latest trends as I am here so I really need some help.

I need clothes that are cool in very hot weather, practical as I walk everywhere and have two small DC.

I need clothes that are young enough to make me look in trend but not so young I look like I am trying too hard. I need at least 2 outfits that I can visit covered muslim family, so not low cut and sleeves (although not long) and legs covered. Maybe 3 outfits for day to day, park, lunch out etc. DOn't need any evening clothes as have a few from last summer.

I am short (5 ft) and size 8. Apple shape but also TTC so need clothes tht will be suitable for an early baby bump (hopefully)

I am only over for a short time and will only manage 1 shopping trip so need your help of what to look for beforehand. Any ideas?

Oh and I am 30 FWIW :)

Just a final bump.

Can anyone help??

I think navy linen trousers with stripy breton top looks nice and is cool.

Long black linen skirt with variety of tops

Accessories are the key. Necklaces, earrings, hair accessories, different shoes

Long tunics with leggings look good too.

Will find some links........

Sorry - am confused. Do you want clothes to wear in the UK or in Turkey?

The White Company have some really lovely dresses at the mo, including maxis (but they'd probably be too long for you). Some lovely jersey dresses that would be great for early pregnancy too - you'd need a little short sleeved cardigan (tiny cotton ones in M&S for about 12 quid) to cover the top of your arms.

linen trews

cute with white trews or leggings

cover up

elasticated top for ttc tummy

nice with navy or white linen trousers

DP top

nice with leggings and modest

Sorry to confuse you colonel I need clothes to wear in Turkey.
Will have a look at The White Company. I don't mind having things taken up.

bumbags All of those links are great for popping over to inlaws place in. Not so keen on the colour of the last link but gives me an idea.

It is so hard coming back and having only one visit to the highstreet.

BTW not everyting has to be covered just one or two things

I am very easily confused!

Personally, the last thing I'd want to wear in the heat is leggings - I don't think they'd feel at all comfortable.

How old are you? M&S had a couple of cute cotton dresses (again would need a little cardigan over) and again v decently priced - but you maynot be an oldie like me!

She is 30 Colonel.

Are you allowed to wear shorts and short skirts then?

Will find more links.

new look skirt

cute floral skirt

belted shorts

skort

I am a similar height and size to you although am pear shape.
I think the following might work for you:
Next petite linen trousers in navy
Next petite floral dress
Kew red stripe breton top
Kew stripe T-shirt
Monsoon white cardigan

Thank you all so much. I love all the floral. Not so into the short floaty skirts (bit worried about playing on the park and bending over picking up DC)

Going to visit Next now after half the links were from there. Going to try on those linen trousers and love the belted shorts and the floral dress.