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Melanie Wilkinson

Melanie Wilkinson is the Guardian's styling editor

  • Outfit inspiration of what to wear for a summer garden party.

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    Bee chic: what to wear for a garden party

    Hats, lipstick and the right sunglasses can bring a bit of glamour to a get-together in a backyard
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    Dress for dinner: what to wear for alfresco dining

    With summer (more or less) here, these stylish outfits are perfect for eating outside
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Photographer: David Newby
Styling: Melanie Wilkinson
Hair and make up: Sam Cooper at Carol Hayes Management using Living Proof and Lancôme
Model: Amelia Swaby at Milk
Hat, £57, Mother Denim
Dress, £35, Rokit
Earrings, €100, Crystal Haze
Pink bead necklace, £128, Monica Vinader
Evil eye torque, €150 and purple bear necklace, €250 both Crystal Haze
Fish necklace, £17.99, Zara
Coral bangle, £22.99, Zara
Green bracelet, £178, Monica Vinader
Star bag, £49.99, Zara
Sandals, £159, Penelope Chilvers
Woven bag, £190, Essentiel Antwerp
Yellow sunglasses, £120, Bonnie Clyde

    From super-sized sunnies to beach-ready bags: 51 accessories to make your summer sizzle

    Adding a fresh accessory or two can update your whole look. We pick the best pieces to add summer vibes to your wardrobe
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    Game, set, match: what to wear to Wimbledon

    As Emma Raducanu and Jannik Sinner head to Centre Court, our styling editor suggests how to ace your viewing attire
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    New rules: what to wear at a summer festival

    As Dua Lipa heads to Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, our styling editor suggests ways to nail festival fashion
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    Taylor made: what to wear to watch Swift’s Eras tour

    Beads, glitter and stetsons are ideal for Taylor watching around the UK this summer – and will have legs for festivals in years to come
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    Cool kit: what to wear to watch the football

    As Euro 2024 kicks off, our styling editor has all the gear to help get you in the spirit
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    Planes, trainers and automobiles: what to wear to travel

    Whether you’re off on a two-week holiday or a weekend by the sea, travelling doesn’t have to mean pulling on your tracksuit bottoms
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    Great lengths: a maxi dress is perfect for an early summer wedding

    In unreliable weather shorter hemlines feel a little chilly. While we wait for the mercury to rise, here are some wedding guest looks that will keep your knees cosy
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    Blooming lovely: what to wear to a flower show

    With Chelsea flower show kicking off next week, our styling editor offers some literal dressing inspiration, from a subtle rose necklace to an all-over floral print
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    Hot to trot: what to wear to a spring fayre

    Will you make a beeline for the handicrafts, the homemade cakes or the plants? Here’s how to cut a dash at your local fete
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    Shine, even if the sun isn’t: what to wear now it’s finally getting warmer in the UK

    From sunglasses to sandals, our styling editor puts together outfits for stepping outside and glowing – because even if it’s grey, at least spring is in the air
  • A title collage of a spring outfit against a floral backdrop

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    Home and away: what to wear for a spring staycation

    Whether you’re off to the seaside, the country or the bright city lights, our styling editor has inspiration for outfits that go the extra mile
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    What to wear now you can’t wear Sambas

    Rishi Sunak has killed them off, at least for now. So while your Sambas take a breather and wait for the storm to pass, here are some other looks led by trainers not yet tainted by having cropped up in the halls of government
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    The long haul: what to wear to watch a marathon

    It’s the season for marathons and half marathons. For spectators, keeping comfortable – and stylish – can also be a real slog. Our style editor is here to inspire
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    Instant spark: what to wear for a first date

    Sculptural earrings, a directional bag and ballet flats – comfort is key, but so too is adding a bit of pizzaz to your outfit
  • Cos dress, Quay sunglasses, The Jacksons bag, Adidas trainers and Missoma earrings

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    Hop to it: what to wear for a spring weekend

    The season of bluebells and new beginnings is finally here, and with it the promise of warmer weather. Cue light jackets, sunnies and bare legs (with socks)
  • Next coat, Monsoon skirt, Zara boots, APC bag, ring by Assuwa, earrings from Astrid and Miyu on a background of shamrocks

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    Look of the Irish: what to wear for St Patrick’s Day

    A hint of green will help fans of literal dressing to feel the part
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    Street smart: what to wear to run errands

    Cut a dash while dashing about town, in outfits based on jackets with jeans or a trench over a dress – plus flat shoes all round
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    Treasure hunt: what to wear to a car boot sale

    Whether you fancy a barbours and a boilersuit or mules with a bomber jacket, we have the best outfits for nabbing a bargain
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