Summer in the UK

posted by guest

Jan 20, 2009 4:36PM

With Top Shop at your disposal, why would you start shopping in the US now, when you can shop there in the summer...

posted by guest

Jan 21, 2009 1:30AM

I lived in London a few summers ago, and it's really difficult what to expect from the weather there. One day it would be really miserable and hot, and the next it would be quite nippy. I would say to bring summery clothes, but also maybe a couple of sweaters and a jacket or two. Oh, and jeans and rainboots. It tends to rain there. Although, it was really sunny most of the summer.

I think bringing spring clothes that are good for layering would be your safest bet.

posted by guccigirl77

Jan 21, 2009 4:42PM

thank yall sooo much!!!!!!! this is great stuff i will def start looking now!

posted by guest

Jan 23, 2009 12:17PM

i would recommend spring coats. i wear them throughout the summer. also, a nice lightweight raincoat (totally key) and boots are definitely key. in terms of fashion, and not practicality, it is way different than NYC, so wait till you get there, check out the street styles and start shopping. some experts are saying parity with the dollar in the next few months which is craaazzzzy.

posted by guest

Feb 04, 2009 7:52AM

Firstly, although it is rare we do have our good days, but obviously our hot will prbably be your warm. we love summer dresses and Topshop in Oxford street will feed your every desire - believe me.

posted by guest

Feb 04, 2009 5:14PM

Pack plenty of long cardigans and a few light scarfs to through over ur clothes if it gets chilly, we had no summer last year at all, hears hopping this year we'l be able to wear shorts!

posted by guest

Feb 06, 2009 11:12PM

Being a Londoner I'd say only bring the essentials, pack light, and maybe only brands you cant get here. Once your here you will shop! There are so many places to shop like Westfields, Oxford Street, markets like Brick Lane, Portobello sell independent designers and of course many, many sales going on (thanks to the recession there are bargains to be had!. I'm sure you'll go home with alot more than you came with. I have a good friend from California who came with a couple of suitcases of clothes she took home unworn!

posted by rosa

Feb 10, 2009 2:23PM

As many commenters say, I'd save my money now and spend it there: Topshop is really amazing as they say, and the array of markets/small designers boutiques/selfridges/charity shops make shopping there amazing..Plus, if you take the essentials with you you can buy the stuff as you need it (you will probably need hunter wellingtons, but as the weather changes constantly, god knows what else you'll need), and saving money before your departure will allow you to splurge on the amazingness that is London shopping!

posted by guest

Feb 11, 2009 6:09AM

Hi there
I totally would agree with some comments relating to shopping when u get there. The first time I went to London i took too many clothes and ended up shopping because the shopping was AMAZING.. esp the markets, little shops in soho and Oxford street... enjoy while u are there. If I was going in summer, I would take jeans, a couple of dresses, light tops a jacket, opaques a pair of boots and trainers and buy the rest there... London is AMAZING for shopping.
Katie - Australia

posted by guest

Feb 18, 2009 12:34PM

where in england? london is known for it's temperamental weather, and although it can be really annoying, it's kind of fun because it means you can wear whatever you want! I live in London and when im home for summer i love layering up when there's still a chill in the air. Defo bring one warm coat, it can get super cold at night. I would bring a jacket or two that you can just throw over cardi's or hoody's. As for footwear, everyone wears boots here even in the summer...you will probably need wellies at some point to! but for those sunny days some flats would be great and even sandals. Hope that's helpful, enjoy your stay!! eva xx

posted by guest

Feb 28, 2009 3:59PM

summers are usually a reasonable temperature, so I'd pack jeans, miniskirts, sundresses, etc. The issue is rain, so heels are good, but sweaty feet + heels that are new from Topshop = well, you know... I tend to wear a lot of denim, flats and cotton tees/vests, sometimes with cardigans.

posted by guest

Mar 02, 2009 4:44PM

As a londoner I'd say prepare fore the worst but it isn't always that gloomy- we've been getting pretty nice summers recently! But have a variety of clothes, be ready for the unpredictable.