Dame Joanna Lumley is known for her sophisticated style and she recently turned up to Wimbledon in a heatwave-ready linen outfit.
Crisp whites are a timeless choice when it comes to courtside fashion, but the 79-year-old Absolutely Fabulous star switched things up at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in a bold patterned number. According to Hello! Magazine, she donned a head-to-toe linen look – including a pair of leopard-print trousers and a classic white shirt.
We don’t know which brands Joanna wore but there are lots of close matches on the high street that will help shoppers get her look for less. For instance, New Look’s Brown Leopard Print Wide Leg Relaxed Trousers are £24.99, with sizes ranging from 6-18.
The New Look trousers feature a relaxed shape with an elasticated drawstring waistband and are mid-rise with two side-slip pockets. With temperatures set to soar, shoppers might want to opt for loose-fitted clothing to help regulate body temperature, and these bottoms are a great choice.
As the New Look pair only comes in one length, shoppers looking for petite or curve lengths can try Next’s Friends Like These Brown Animal Print Crinkle Jersey Wide Leg Trousers, £34. The trousers are finished in a heatwave-busting crinkle jersey fabric and the pull-on style is easy to wear and take off, fastened with a drawstring at the waist.
Nobody’s Child’s summer sale also includes these Leopard Print Drawstring Linen-blend Trousers. Reduced from £69 to £34.50, the trousers are available in various sizes ranging from UK4 to UK24. One shopper left a five-star review and mentioned the “good quality and fit”, they can be worn on rotation with tops and vests.
As for the top, Joanna wore an oversized white linen shirt as a light jacket, the plain top fell loosely below hip and she kept the sleeves rolled up.
Shoppers can find a similar top at COS, the Oversized Linen Shirt, £75, which features an oversized shape that’s perfect for wearing over tanks and has a pointed collar, patch pocket and a curved, stepped hem. The shirt can be worn to the office but also off-duty.
H&M’s Oversized Linen Shirt is a more affordable choice, currently half price and reduced to £19, but sizes are flying off the shelves. Shoppers can still get their hands on XXS, XS and S. The top features a chest pocket, dropped shoulders, long sleeves with adjustable buttons at the cuffs and a sleeve placket with a link button.
Sheer fabric is ideal for hot weather to increase air flow and Gap’s White 100% Linen Long Sleeve Oversized Shirt will add a laidback feel to any outfit. Also in the sale and marked down from £60 to £36, the shirt can be worn over a swimsuit as a cover-up or shacket.
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