FASHION
Styled by Sophia
DRESS TO IMPRESS
THIS SUMMER
H
urrah! The warmer days are finally on
their way - but I know finding the perfect
outfit for summer events can be stressful.
So, I’ve been shopping in a few of Teesside’s
best fashion destinations to make sure I’ve tracked
down a range of options to suit whatever special
occasion you’ve got planned.
Whether you’re looking to be the best dressed
wedding guest or race day outfit-ready, take a look
at these beautiful picks. And, as always, they’re all
available right here on Teesside…
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Tees Life fashionista Sophia Gowland keeps
you on trend for the summer season
OUT F I T
I’ve named this outfit ‘Go
Bold, or Go Home’, which I
think needs no explanation. If you’re in
the mood to wear a print that’s a little
more daring than usual and you want
to make sure you’ll stand out from the
crowd, then this option has your name
written all over it.
The Ted Baker Fantasia jumpsuit is
cropped length, fitted at the top and
flowing at the bottom, making it a
beautiful statement piece to wear for any
special occasion. I think the matching
accessories from the popular brand set it
off perfectly too!
Ted Baker Fantasia Wrap Jumpsuit
£228.99 from Psyche
Ted Baker Ankle Strap Nude Leather
Sandals £124.99 from Psyche
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Ted Baker Fantasia Print Satin Clutch
Bag £78.99 from Psyche
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Polo Ralph Lauren
Longline Red Shift
Dress £249.99 from
Psyche
Paul Smith Blanche
Swirl Court Shoes
£289.99 from Psyche
Paul Smith Medium
Leather Swirl
Shoulder Bag £249.99
from Psyche
If you’re on the hunt for a staple piece you
can wear throughout summer, this Ralph
Lauren shift dress is the perfect option.
Styled with matching swirl accessories,
you’ll look effortlessly classy and chic at any
summer event.
All three items are timeless and will
never go out of style, making it an even
more desirable purchase.
As another way to wear this dress, I’d
personally style it with some fresh white
trainers for a chilled daytime look. I think
the colour contrast would look amazing,
especially with a tan. I love that trainers are
no longer confined to sportswear - you can
style them with just about anything at the
Blonde & Wise £190 from
The Boutique at Poppys
moment.
Make an elegant impact at your
next event with this Blonde &
Wise Willow dress from The
Boutique at Poppys.
This dress was made to flatter
your figure, featuring self-tie
belts and pleated tucks in the
skirt, so you’ll be pulled in at
all the right places. Offering a
minimalist appeal, this dress
needs little else – just some
strappy heels to complete the
look.
Why not pop into the shop
to try it on for yourself? The
boutique is based in the centre of
Stockton.
Follow Sophia on Instagram @sophiagowland
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