When it comes to summer dressing, people tend to fall into one of two camps. On the one hand, those whose holiday wardrobe is a stripped-back capsule. Think: a black triangle bikini, shorts and flip-flops, with a few hero pieces (preferably vintage) thrown in to change things up. At the other end of the spectrum, there are those who embrace Euro summer style, cramming their Rimowa cases with Pucci prints, kitten heels, OTT jewellery and stacked espadrilles.
Amal Clooney has proven herself to be very much on the more-is-more bandwagon when it comes to vacay dressing. While the spirit of the ’80s has been permeating many A-list wardrobes this summer, Amal is looking a little further into the past: she took her cues from the 1920s in a flapper-esque fringed creation for an evening out on Lake Como. Accessorised with a gold clutch and a greying George Clooney, this Gatsby-inspired look was another nail in the coffin of quiet luxury, and one to add to your Italian summer moodboard.
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Clooney, of course, is no stranger to a statement summer dress. The human rights lawyer has spent the summer sporting feathered creations from 16Arlington, party-ready pieces from Versace and Stella McCartney shifts, proving that being on holiday is no excuse for a lacklustre outfit. Although we may not all be jetting off for an apéro on the shores of Como this August, that’s no reason not to dress like it.
