👑 How to Dress Dramatic in Summer | bold + powerful look book

As the options for layers, heavy fabrics and structured coats get left behind in the colder season, those of you who are sharp, long and narrow might be feeling a bit lost. This is what I would buy

In today’s newsletter…

📚 7 items curated for dramatic essence

🙋‍♀️ Style muse spotlight for dramatic essence

👰‍♀️ Look book: flamboyant natural summer outfits

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6 Must-Buy Items for Dramatic Essence

Best high-street shop for Dramatic essence: COS

Striped bag - Arket *

This very cool bag is a great way to add a little dramatic energy into your look; the geometric stripe has a powerful feel to it. This would be good especially for someone with Dramatic essence and either a natural or soft body type as the shape of the bag is more rounded and relaxed

Tailored linen shorts - & Other Stories *

These are a great option for dramatics if you want some summer shorts. As these are slightly relaxed, they will give a cool, sporty, street-style look on a Dramatic type. The sharp, structured style is reminiscent of suit trousers and will add sharpness to any summer look

Black halter neck dress - COS *

If you want to wear a floaty summer dress, this is the one for you. It has a sharp halter neck bringing sharpness near the face; sharp, unusual cuts on the hem; a straight, narrow shape and unbroken line.

Leopard swimsuit - Mango *

Animal print is such an easy way to add a bold, dangerous feel to any look. A swimsuit is a hyper-practical item so it’s an amazing opportunity to get your personal style across rather than throw away that decision on the first one that fits.

Orange midi skirt - Arket *

Not only is this shade of orange very current and ‘trendy’, it has many elements that are enticing for dramatic types. The bold colour would, of course, grab attention; the reddish colour feels dangerous and powerful. The straight line of the skirt also echoes the structure of the dramatic features

White structured top - COS *

This top would be especially good for a flamboyant natural with dramatic essence; it has the structure and sharpness of the dramatic essence with width in the skirt which would echo your upper width. I could also see pure Ds wearing this as more of a statement, and depending on fit it could even look amazing on SD.

Second-hand buy of the week

ARKET silk shirt on Vinted in size 10

Using breathable textures like linen, cotton and silk is an easy way to wear ‘winter’ silhouettes in the summer. If you want to layer as you do in the colder months, something like a linen shirt is the best way to do it.

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Style Muses for Dramatic Essence

Influencer spotlight: Andie Johnston (@eh.jey)

Andie has dramatic in her essence blend and has a narrow + long + straight body type (D in Kibbe). Andie has a western-inspired aesthetic combined with bold, colourful elements. Typical elements you might find in her style include

• structured shirts

• leopard print

• cowboy boots

• metallic fabrics

• pops of bright colours e.g. Christmas red, lime green, monarch blue

• double denim

• pointed shoes

• faux fur

• structured coats

• bold prints

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• outfit challenge of the week

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