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The summer solstice (aka the longest day of the year) marks the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere on Saturday, June 20 (it takes place between June 20 and 22 each year). While things might be shaping up a little differently for 2020, with travel restrictions and lockdown limitations in place around the world, we can still indulge in the mood-boosting potential of some new-season threads. Take Paco Rabanne’s cheerful coral, gray and black-checked, body-hugging midi dress – a vibrant piece that can be dressed up with simple gold jewelry and barely-there sandals to meet up with friends outside.

If temperatures are really on the up, wherever in the world you are, consider Eres’s sunshine-yellow swimsuit a key addition to your summer closet. The 52-year-old French beachwear label is a favorite among fashion insiders for its innovative peau douce fabric, which provides subtle support without padding or boning. Its scooped neckline and dipped back are understatedly sexy and will look just as chic layered under a white linen maxi skirt when the sun begins to set.

Finally, whether you’re still working from home or heading back into the office, this crisp beige co-ord from Australian label Nicholas provides an ideal warm-weather workwear solution, thanks to its breezy wide-legged Bermuda shorts and sleeveless vest top. Make it work in cooler climes, too, by layering it up with a lightweight cream knit and knee-high brown leather boots.

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