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How to Dress for a British Summer—From Drizzle to Heatwaves

From fabrics to footwear: how to dress for British summer without looking like you packed for the wrong continent

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Noelia Santana
Aug 11, 2025
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Let me start with some context. I’m from the Canary Islands, where summer isn’t a season—it’s a lifestyle. Long, warm days are the norm, and dressing for the heat is practically second nature. But I’ve spent most of my adult life in London, where summer is more of a suggestion than a guarantee. I get it, the weather is unpredictable, the skies are moody…

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