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Street style: Why easy separates are this summer’s uniform

Their selling point is both their chic put-together appeal and their versatility to be deconstructed and worn with your pre-existing wardrobe

Model Lea Naumann wears a Gant colourful flower satin flanel shirt and matching wide leg pants, Zara beige kitten heels and a yellow Prada bag on June 02, 2023 in Berlin, Germany

There is little explaining needed for easy separates. No bells and whistles or trend-ification is part of the deal. They are your always-reliable and easy-going friend, in fashion terms, and so makes them this summer’s uniform.

Usually in light, warm-weather friendly fabrications like linen, silk, cotton, or hemp, they are best chosen in crisp colours like white or cream, but a punchy summer colour is no harm either.

And the options are endless: you can opt for an informal shirt and matching palazzo pants, Bermuda shorts and a Cuban shirt, or add a waistcoat for good measure. Their selling point is both their chic put-together appeal and their versatility to be deconstructed and worn with your pre-existing wardrobe.

For instant inspiration, discover Irish Tatler’s top street style picks of the look below.

Model Celine Bethmann wears a ninety9 matching white linen flannel and wide pants, Hermès Chypre brown velvet leather sandals, Celine black shades, and a Jimmy Choo mini raffia bast handbag on June 05, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
Angela Gonzalez wears a black ribbed crop top, a black oversized blazer jacket and matching Bermuda shorts, a black shiny leather Timeless shoulder bag from Chanel, a black triomphe logo buckle belt from Celine, and black shiny leather heels mules during a street style fashion photo session in Paris, France
Actress Heart Evangelista wears a white waistcoat and matching white Bermuda shorts, a camel shiny leather back pack bag from Chanel, white shiny strappy leather heels sandals from Tods, and a diamond necklace during a street style fashion photo session in Paris, France
Founder of Mode Rsvp fashion site Julia Comil wears an orange cotton shirt and matching orange cotton shorts, a black V-neck sport bra from Versace, black and brown leopard print pattern sunglasses, a large stones pendants necklace from Reliquia, a silver watch, rings, a green shiny leather puffy handbag from Hereu, and black shiny leather puffy heels flip flop from Gia Borghini in Paris, France
Fashion influencer Katie Giorgadze wears a white latte long sleeves cropped cardigan and matching high waist white latte slit flared pants, a black shiny leather crocodile print pattern shoulder bag from Balenciaga, and black shiny leather velcro dad shoes sandals from Chanel in Paris, France
Digital creator Maria Barteczko wears an ARKET white oversized linen shirt, a H&M black crop top, off white denim baggy jeans, Stradivarius black studded mary jane ballerinas, Asos silver drop earrings and Victoria Beckham black oversized Aviator glasses, and a Celine tote bag on May 28, 2023 in Dusseldorf, Germany
Influencer Lois Opoku wears Rossi beige wide leg pants, a H&M white bodysuit, Lala Berlin black flip flops, a Herbag Zip handbag and a Hermès brown leather and gold belt on June 05, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
Model Lea Naumann wears Gant colorful flower satin flanel shirt and matching palazzo pants, Zara beige kitten heels and a yellow Prada bag on June 02, 2023 in Berlin, Germany