Your Guide to Styling Bright, Beautiful Summer Outfits

When the social season arrives, it brings with it a calendar full of parties, lunches, beach days, and long evenings outdoors. With warmer weather comes the perfect excuse to elevate your wardrobe with colour, confidence, and effortless style. This season is all about bold florals, breezy silhouettes, and pieces that make getting dressed feel joyful, not stressful.

Whether you're reaching for a vibrant floral dress or the perfect summer top that pairs with everything, here’s your guide to styling the standout pieces from our latest collection. Get ready to dress to impress every time you step out the door.

Why Colourful Dressing Works for Every Body

Bright prints and bold hues aren’t just eye-catching, they’re mood-boosting. Shades of pink, blue, and coral illuminate the skin and bring life to any outfit. Floral motifs soften the silhouette and add instant interest, making even the simplest outfit feel intentional and elevated.

This collection is also designed to suit all figures, with sizes ranging from 8 to 20 and cuts that skim, float, and flatter. From relaxed dresses to lightweight tops, every piece is made with movement and comfort in mind, without compromising on style.

The Summer Gala Floral Collection By Clarity

The Summer Gala range features two hero styles: the Floral Print Dress and the Floral Print Top, available in joyful shades like hot pink and cobalt blue. Here’s how to make the most of these pieces.

How to Style the Summer Gala Floral Dress

If you’re looking for a dress that does all the work for you, this is it. The Summer Gala Floral Dress is breezy, feminine, and easy to style for any occasion.

1. Lunchtime Polished

Pair the pink or blue print with neutral wedges or low-heeled sandals. Add a straw tote and subtle gold jewellery for a relaxed yet elevated look perfect for café meet-ups, shopping days, or brunch with friends.

2. Evening Elegance

Transform your daytime dress into an evening look with metallic sandals, a structured clutch, and statement earrings. The floral print already makes a statement, your accessories simply complete the transformation.

3. Weekend Comfort

Slip into crisp white sneakers and cinch the waist with a slim belt if you want added shape. A lightweight denim jacket thrown over the shoulders gives it an off-duty vibe while staying sun-smart for cooler evenings.

4. Holiday-Ready

Heading on a cruise or summer getaway The relaxed fit makes it ideal for hot days. Style it with flat slides, oversized sunglasses, and a wide-brim hat for the ultimate coastal outfit.

The Summer Gala Floral Top: A True Wardrobe Multitasker

The matching floral top is just as versatile, and a must-have for anyone who loves easy, comfortable dressing that looks polished.

1. Styled With White Pants

You’ll see this combination throughout our look book, and for good reason: nothing freshens up a floral print like head-to-toe white. Choose the Lara wide-leg linen pants for resort elegance, or tailored ankle-length pants for a sharp, chic finish.

2. Denim Days

For a relaxed weekend vibe, tuck the Summer Gala top into our favourite Hudson wide leg jeans. Add sandals or sneakers depending on your plans. The top’s ruffle sleeves bring femininity to an otherwise casual outfit.

3. Workday Ready

Opt for navy, cream, or biscuit-coloured trousers and a simple neutral heel. Add fine jewellery for a polished work-appropriate look. The print brings personality while the silhouette stays sophisticated.

4. Layered with a Jacket

On cooler days, pair the floral top with a crisp white denim jacket (like our Military Denim Jacket). The contrast between the structured jacket and the soft floral print creates a balanced, put-together outfit.

The Floral Art Collection By Gordon Smith: Fresh, Feminine, and Oh-So Easy to Wear

The Floral Art range features a playful geometric-style floral print in fresh pink tones. With both a Print Dress and matching Print Top, these pieces cater to every personal style and body shape.

Floral Art Print Dress: The Perfect Anytime Dress

This dress is the embodiment of summer ease. Floaty, flattering and designed with a soft frill hem, it’s made for movement and comfort.

1. Effortlessly Everyday

Style the dress with flat sandals and a crossbody bag for an outfit that’s perfect for school runs, market mornings, or coffee catch-ups. The print does the heavy lifting, so the styling stays simple.

2. Dressed Up for Special Occasions

Elevate the look with nude heels and a lightweight cropped jacket. Add delicate gold accessories for events like garden parties, luncheons, or baby showers.

3. Layering for Smart Casual

A soft pink or white cardigan makes the dress appropriate for office or smart-casual environments. Pair with loafers or ballet flats for a comfortable but polished look.

Floral Art Print Top: Your New Favourite Go-To

This top pairs beautifully with almost anything, white pants, denim, linen shorts, skirts, you name it.

1. Smart & Stylish

Tuck it into tailored white trousers for a clean, modern outfit. Add wedges or sandals to elongate the legs.

2. Relaxed and Casual

Wear it loose over slim ankle-length pants or denim. The print adds playfulness and movement, making it perfect for lunch dates or weekend exploring.

3. Elevated Weekend Look

Pair the top with our Lara wide-leg linen pants and gold sandals for a breezy, effortless outfit that feels holiday-ready, even if you're staying local.

The Military Denim Jacket: The Ultimate Layering Essential

No summer wardrobe is complete without a great jacket. The Military Denim Jacket in white instantly brightens any outfit and adds structure without weight. It pairs beautifully with both the Summer Gala and Floral Art collections.

How to Style It

• Layer over a floral dress for cool evenings

• Throw it over floral tops and white pants for a polished look

• Pair with denim for a monochrome, modern outfit

• Slip over maxi dresses to add shape

Its versatility makes it the hero piece you’ll reach for again and again.

Final Tips for Dressing to Impress This Season

• Choose colours that make you feel alive. Bright hues and florals radiate confidence.

• Mix comfort with polish. Floaty cuts keep you cool while still looking stylish.

• Invest in key staples. White pants, denim jackets, and neutral sandals make styling easy.

• Accessorise thoughtfully. A pair of gold earrings or a woven bag can transform a simple outfit.

• Dress for joy. When you feel great, it shows.