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From cropped cover-ups to cool culottes, embroidery is key to give your summer wardrobe an update

Ornate embellishments and loose fabrics are the must-have look as we show how to update your wardrobe one stitch at a time

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GET your sewing kit ready – summer staples are having an embroidery upgrade. Needlework is not just for grannies. Cropped cover-ups and cool culottes are making it a trend everyone can wear.

Factor in loose fabrics and ornate embellishment to make it the must-have look for hot days. CIGDEM TANRIOGLU shows how to update a wardrobe one stitch at a time.

 TIP:  Swap your tailored trousers for a pair of loose culottes when the weather is warm
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TIP:  Swap your tailored trousers for a pair of loose culottes when the weather is warm
  • Blouse, £30, River Island -
  • Trousers, £20, River Island -
  • Shoes, £32, River Island -
  • Earrings, £15, Accessorize -
 TIP:  Mix and match trends with delicate stitching on printed fabrics
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TIP:  Mix and match trends with delicate stitching on printed fabrics
  • Blue button-up top, £17.99, New Look -
  • Orange skirt, £35, Asos -
  • Shoes, £65, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams -
 TIP: Sheer chiffon sleeves will give a summery boho dress a grown-up spin.
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TIP: Sheer chiffon sleeves will give a summery boho dress a grown-up spin.
  • Embroidered dress, £23, Very -
  • Shoes, £12, Primark -
  • Earrings, £10, Accessorize -
 TIP: Opt for leafy details rather than clichéd florals for a modern take on embroidery
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TIP: Opt for leafy details rather than clichéd florals for a modern take on embroidery
  • Embroidered top, £22, M&S -
  • Trousers, £32, Topshop -
  • Earrings, £15, Accessorize -
 TIP: A trophy jacket is the perfect addition for those breezy summer evenings
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TIP: A trophy jacket is the perfect addition for those breezy summer evenings
  • Blush top, £24, River Island -
  • Jacket, £59, Monsoon -
  • Jeans £25.99, New Look -
  • Earrings, £5.99, both New Look -
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