9 London Summer Outfits Dominating the Capital Right Now

After what felt like very slow spring, it seems summer has finally kicked into gear. Though there are no guarantees—this is summer in Britain we’re talking about, after all—things are certainly looking brighter as far as the forecast is concerned. And this weekend past, London dwellers seemed to make the seasonal wardrobe shift on mass. Gone were the coats and thicker jackets we’ve been relying on for the past six months and, instead, I saw flurries of white cotton and colourful linen flood the streets.

The same thing happened on Instagram, too. All of my favourite influencers who reside in the capital donned their finest summer wares inspiring me to do the same. So, which London summer outfits caught my eye? Of the many, the below nine stood out for their unique points difference, chicness and genuine ability to defy the trends.

Scroll on to see the London summer outfits I added to my Saved folder, and shop any pieces you might need to re-create them. Something tells me, however, that you might be able to assemble some of them from your existing wardrobe, too.

9 London Summer Outfits to Try

1. White Dress + Basket Bag

London Summer Outfits

Style Notes: Nothing says “summer” quite like a white cotton dress, and I see more of them in London than anywhere else. Add a basket bag and you’re good to go.

Shop the Look:

Reformation

Petites Balia Linen Dress

Loewe

Basket Bag in Palm Leaf and Calfskin

COS

Sculptural Eva Flip Flops

2. Cardigan + Linen Trousers

London Summer Outfits

Style Notes: Linen forms a core part of the London-girl summer capsule, namely because the high street does it so well. For a look that’s reminiscent of coastal chic but also feels at home in the city, take a white linen trouser and pair it with a lightly-coloured cardigan.

Shop the Look:

LAUREN MANOOGIAN

+ Net Sustain Alpaca-Blend Wrap Cardigan

M&S Collection

Linen Rich Pleated Wide Leg Trousers

Charles & Keith

Asymmetric-Toe Puffy Thong Sandals

3. Minidress + Mules

London Summer Outfits

Style Notes: Mini hemlines were all over London this weekend, and it’s a theme I know we’ll see continue into the summer months. Make like Lucy Williams and opt for a classic printed style—gingham will always be “in”. Minimal accessories complete the ’90s feel.

Shop the Look:

ZARA

Contrast Gingham Check Dress

mango

Braided Leather Bag

THE ROW

Combo Leather Mules

4. Oxford Shirt + Jeans

London Summer Outfits

Style Notes: Nowhere is the blue-striped Oxford shirt more prevalent than in London. On cooler summer days, wear yours with jeans and Birkenstocks. However, when temperatures soar, breezy long shorts and thin-strap sandals will do the trick.