Summer Fashion Tips for Sassy Students in 2013

The British summer has finally decided to join the party, after much consternation and anxiety from sun-worshippers across the country. The change in weather, of course, also calls for a change in clothing, which means you're going to have to start thinking about making some serious fashion decisions in the coming months.

Before you charge into stores to buy denim hot pants or those breezy summer dresses, we urge you to have a browse through some of these fashion tips for students this year - it'll definitely make a difference to both your comfort and your look!

Metallic Colours

Metallic colours are making a comeback this season. Of course, if you're choosing outfits for evening events, you'll perhaps want to avoid gold and silver and go for the more pastel-metallic colours and materials instead.

Going metallic is a style commitment - those brave enough will dive in at the deep end to achieve this shiny, retro-futuristic look. But if you don't want to go for full-on sixties sci-fi gal, it's still possible to work the trend to your advantage subtly, with a sheer gauze top or maybe a skirt.

Footwear

If you're going with maxi dresses for the hot weather, you should probably indulge in a pair of elegant sandals. They're comfortable and airy, and the whole look will give off a relaxed, summery vibe that will spread to those around you, too!

Of course, if you're going for a look that doesn't involve long, lengthy dresses, but instead involves miniskirts or shorts, you should invest in ballet flats for the daytime and either stilettos or thigh-high boots for the evening.

Bring the stripes back!

Sixties-style big stripes are coming back in a big way, and are definitely something to don if you want to turn heads as you walk on by. If you've got a petite, boyish build, vertical stripes are the best way to elongate and enhance your elongated body - but avoid horizontal stripes if you're curvy, as they're not at all flattering.

Jumbo-sized stripes in particular are becoming quite popular. You can wear them in a very bold way, going for black and white, or you can jazz things up a little with a few colours.

Be bold, be bright

Another trend that is slowly infiltrating this season's fashion is the inclusion of intensely bright colours; perhaps this is a glorious overreaction to the gloomy, miserable, and absurdly prolonged winter that we've all had to suffer through. Bright hues go brilliantly with the blazing weather we're enjoying right now, enhancing an already bright, collective mood as well as your look. Make sure you pick a colour that complements your skin tone and complexion, as well as the colour of your hair.

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