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Considering Dua Lipa portrayed mermaid Barbie in the blockbuster of the summer, it follows that she has the perfect seaside vacation wardrobe as well. Returning to Albania for the summer, Lipa is enjoying a nice getaway—and she’s nailed beachy style in the process. In fact, her summer wardrobe—filled with perfect crochet dresses, designer bags, and chic sunnies—would make Barbie proud.
If you have upcoming summer travels, consider Lipa’s approach to vacation wear the perfect thing to pin to your sartorial mood board. She’s packed it all! Her sprightly swimwear includes bikinis that are striped or floral-printed; Her summer dresses range from sleek black-and-white Celine styles, to power-red sheer crochet maxi dresses (the latter is very Mermaid Barbie, the character she played in Greta Gerwig’s film). Even her accessories are on point. Just today, she basked in golden hour with a woven white Bottega Veneta bag on her lap; Earlier in July, she grabbed some pistachio gelato while carrying Gucci’s iconic Jackie bag.
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What makes Lipa’s getaway essentials so good isn’t just the designer labels, though. Each look has been polished and summery, yet totally effortless. Her silky white shirt dress is a prime example—it’s the type of garment that you slip on, and it does all the work for your ensemble. The same goes for her knotted cut-out minidress in tangerine. Consider Lipa’s summer 2023 fashion mood, then, one to follow: It’s all about low-lift dressing with high-impact results.
