Keira Knightley Pares Back with Tonal Dressing for Summer

Dressing for summer can be a challenge—between over-air-conditioned environments, sweltering heat waves, and summer storms, one’s wardrobe can suddenly feel quite limited. Enter the simple summer dress as worn by actress Keira Knightley.
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Dressing for summer can be a challenge—between over-air-conditioned environments, sweltering heat waves, and summer storms, one’s wardrobe can suddenly feel quite limited. Enter the simple summer dress as worn by actress Keira Knightley. There s an easy elegance to her shirtdress, which lends itself to day flats or sandals and heels for dressier occasions. Note the clever use of accessories here: the clutch picks up the subtle hue of the dress and her shoes amp up the iridescent shimmer. For those looking to make a splash this summer, stick to Knightley’s tonal dressing and use the dress and bag as the basis of the look with sunnies and shoes as neutralizing elements.

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Victoria, Victoria Beckham sheer insert dress, $996
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Shauns Tweed nude frame, $250
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Bulgari clutch, price upon request
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J. Crew Elsie metallic leather pump, $255
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