How To Style Our Top Three Holiday Wardrobe Essentials

Bazaar Arabia’s Fashion Editor Imogene Legrand shares her cheat sheet on how to style three wardrobe staples with a Summer ‘25 spin…

How To Update… A Simple White Tee

Few wardrobe icons rival the timeless allure of the T-shirt. It’s the sartorial equivalent of a blank canvas. Whether oversized, boxy, or cropped, your tee should work with the structure of your bottoms for a sculptural fit. Take these high-waisted, barrel-leg denim Alaïa jeans: a soft tuck of a slouchy tee will highlight the cinched waist, to create a flattering silhouette.

Minimal jewellery, like this gold-toned ring from Uncommon Matters, is key to elevating a T-shirt look. For a touch of boho chic, add this Chloé shoulder bag – adorned with golden charms, it’ll bring out your understated jewellery. For evening, layer on a leather biker jacket, swap in a pair of sharp-heeled boots and straight away – your tee is ready for some after-dark fun.

How To Update… A Matching Summer Set

Summer dressing is all about ease, whether you’re jetting off or staying local, a co-ord is the ultimate suitcase MVP. Lean into prints, like Etro’s paisley pattern, for some daytime flair. Add some tactility to your outfit with this Chloé raffia tote. Have a seaside lunch date? Opt for a pair of strappy kitten-heels, or keep it casual with some espadrilles. The key is to let your accessories pick up the tones in your ensemble so your outfit looks considered and polished yet vacation-ready and laid-back.

How To Update… Classic Stripes

When it comes to stripes on clothing, vertical lines are your best friend, elongating and flattering. And, yes, you can double down: stripes on stripes can be modern and sleek – ensure the widths are in sync though to avoid a chaotic, mismatched look. Keep thick-on-thick or thin-on-thin. A pop of colour echoed in your shoes – like the red thread in the print of this La DoubleJ dress that’s picked up by these bold Alaïa wedges – can anchor your look. Or, you can simply let your accessories do the talking: a striped bag or pump adds a graphic dimension to a clean, neutral ensemble. After all, geometric lines are all about balance and proportion.

Lead Image: Top, Dhs590, Polo Ralph Lauren. Trousers, POA, Vanessa Sposi. Earrings, POA, By Alona. Bag, Dhs2,880, Polo Ralph Lauren

Photography by Christopher Fenner. Styling and Art Direction by Jodie Nellist. Model: Anna Lee at the Milk Collective. Make-up: Brooke Simons using Merit Beauty. Hair: Shukeel Murtaza

From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia July/ August 2025 Issue