This August has been a month where we have had to keep cool most days, as we battled one of the warmest summers on record. It has meant many days have been a headscratcher on what to wear.
We have been starting to wonder if it really is still that warm out, or if you need to take a raincoat just in case of a downpour. One thing is for sure, the fashionistas of Nottingham have managed to pull off keeping and looking cool this August.
Whilst we don't claim to rival the likes of London, Paris and Milan, we are a city with a strong fashion scene. We have a university that is highly-regarded for fashion as well as a thriving shopping scene. Areas like Hockley have seen a boom in vintage stores in recent years, catering for all sorts of fashion lovers.
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As part of our new daily newsletter, The Nottinghamian, we take to the streets of Nottingham every Thursday to spot the best-dressed people and get the details of their outfits. This month, Nottingham residents have been getting creative whilst taking on the heat with bright colours and loose fitting clothes.
Below is a round up of the four best-dressed fashion lovers this month.
Dopamine dressing
Felicity Hills, 24, looked very stylish as she headed to her job. While on her way to work at tea shop Bird and Blend, Felicity said she went for a comfortable look. She described her style as comfortable, dopamine dressing and bright colours. Felicity said: “I would wear something more extravagant with more bright colours if I wasn't heading to work.” She gets her style inspiration from people she follows on Instagram including lovers of bright colours influencers Felicity Hayward and Ruby Rare.
Outfit breakdown:
Sunglasses - Urban Outfitters
Top - was originally a dress from Zara that Felicity brought from Vinted and cut into a top
Trousers - H&M
Shoes - Vans
Bag - the tote bag was gifted
Ethical choices
Zoe Harper stood out from the crowd as she was strolling through Hockley with her bicycle on a sunny day. The 26-year-old wore a pair of yellow dungarees, paired with a black T-shirt and trainers. Originally from Hastings, on the southeast coast, Zoe said: “I just wear anything I can find or what's given to me. I am not influenced by anything.” She focuses on ethical choices when it comes to clothes and says she is against fast fashion.
Outfit breakdown:
Top - gifted from a friend
Dungarees - Lucy & Yak
Socks - Bamboo
Shoes - Nike
All in black
Bram Bancroft was looking stylish in an all black outfit as he headed to work one August morning. The 24 year old barista describes his look as “grandad style”. He said: “I wear whatever I want to wear. I buy from vintage stores and online boutiques, Olive and stuff like that.”
Outfit breakdown:
Hat - Dr Martens
Coat - Hopkinson
Trousers - Olive
Shoes - Dr Martens
Colourful
On a dark and drizzly day, Kath Shipman stood out in her bright-coloured outfit. The 74 year old described her style as "old in body but young in mind". She says she buys clothes as long as they are in bright colours. Kath, originally from Nottingham and now living in Selston, said: "I just like bright colours and I like to keep up with the latest styles even though I am older." She gets her inspiration from looking online and in shops. She added: "As long as it is not too young looking for me, I will buy it. My daughters even borrow my clothes."
Outfit breakdown:
Blazer - Marks and Spencer
T-shirt - Sainsbury's
Jeans - Marks and Spencer
Shoes - Tesco
Bag - Debenhams
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