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A composite image of a gold double-strand necklace, blue and white striped headband, pale green short strappy dress, large black cat-eye sunglasses, chunky silver ring, strappy utility sandals, and large green woven tote bag – all on a vertically striped green and pale pink background
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Strappy days: what to wear with the classic summer dress

The strappy dress comes into its own on a hot day. Smart accessories like a woven bag and statement glasses add the cool factor

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Fri 29 May 2026 01.00 EDT
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A composite image of a yellow floral strappy dress, gold T-bar necklace, blue and white-striped headband, blue and gold coin ring, brown, woven pumps, beige and brown beaded tote bag, and large black cat-eye sunglasses – all on a white background
Dress, £14.99, H&M. Necklace, £32.99, Katie Loxton. Headband, £19.50, Oliver Bonas. Ring, £225, Burberry. Shoes, £89, Dune London. Bag, £50, Marks & Spencer. Sunglasses, £67, J.Crew
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A composite image of tortoiseshell sunglasses with orange lenses, a pale pink cardigan, two-strand gold necklace, pink and brown-printed strappy maxi dress, gold twisted hoop earrings, beige flip-flops, and a large green woven tote bag – all on a white background
Sunglasses, £15.99, Bershka. Cardigan, £180, Slow Love. Necklace, £19.99, H&M. Dress, £245 by Rat and Boa, from Liberty. Earrings, £90, Astrid and Miyu. Sandals, £82, Tkees. Bag, £260, Hush
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A composite image of a brown bucket hat with chin strap, large silver hoop earrings, short pale green strappy mini dress, burgundy oval sunglasses, chunky silver ring, strappy utility sandals, and a beige tote bag – all on a white background
Hat, £24.90, Uniqlo. Earrings, £159, Monica Vinader. Dress, £25.99, Zara. Sunglasses, £32, & Other Stories. Ring, £400, Wright & Teague. Sandals, £135, by Flowze, from Office. Bag, £29.99, Reserved
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