Laid-back and breezy, these pieces are made for cottage getaways.

Our 8 fave picks from Joe Fresh's cottage-ready designer collaboration with lemlem

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10 bikinis and cover-ups: From sun-filled days at the beach to swanky poolside soirees, hit the summer scene in style with our favourite bikinis and cover-ups.




10 best bikinis and cool cover-ups

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Best summer dresses: When the weather is hot, keep cool in a lightweight dress. From minis to maxis and everything in between, we've got you covered with 25 of the easiest, breeziest and most beautiful summer dresses.

25 summer dresses to wear right now

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Summer festival fashion: From folk festivals in Regina to star-studded, weekend-long shows such as Osheaga in Montreal, hit the outdoor concert scene in an outfit that rocks. 

Summer festival fashion

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Running out of inspiration and summer-perfect outfits? We've grouped five looks from pale pastels to bright metallics to get you through the remaining warm weather days (or nights). 

Five bright and colourful outfit pairings for summer

Four styles from clutches to ladylike purses, and the best part - they are all under $100.

Best summer handbags from our fashion team

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Form flirty and fun to shorter and ankle-grazing, we've rounded up a closet full of summer skirts in every colour and for every price point. 

20 pretty summer skirts

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The summer solstice means longer days and fewer layers. Say hello to sunshine with these cheery, easy-breezy pieces that were made for fun and frolicking. 

10 best summer style must-haves

This white hot summer staple is perfect on its own or for layering. We have 10 tanks starting at just $8. 

10 of the best white tank tops

Peasant blouses: Billowy and airy, the easy-breezy peasant shirt is a summer staple that fits and flatters everyone. 

Five pretty peasant blouses under $100

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You don't need to go to great lengths to look summer-cool and to beat the heat. For effortless warm-weather style, slip on a voluminous, ankle-grazing dress for a complete one-stop outfit.

Five summer maxi dresses

Distressed denim is everywhere and the return of the jean skirt is here. 

Weekend style: Jean skirt, vest and ankle strap sandals

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Weekend style

Long-weekend fashion essentials from Chatelaine's style team: Find out what they pack when they are heading up north to the cottage or to a southern, beach destination

Long-weekend fashion essentials from Chatelaine's style team

Travel

Four outfits with an athletic twist that you can wear from the tennis courts to the office.

Summer Fashion

Our 11 fave picks from Joe Fresh's summer-ready designer collaboration with lemlem

10 best bikinis and cool cover-ups

25 sweet summer dresses to wear right now

Six cute outfits for a summer festival