When it’s time to pack the suitcase, we pile up dresses, shorts, swimsuits. And yet, many end the stay with only three favorite silhouettes, always the same.
For Sophie Mechaly, founder of Paul et Joe, an independent house celebrating its 30th anniversary, the key lies elsewhere: feminine-masculine balance, relaxed elegance, beautiful materials. She affirms it: , she explains in .
The summer chic of Sophie Mechaly
Creator of a colorful but durable wardrobe, she describes her summer chic as a mix of masculine and feminine, stylish and relaxed, often summed up by a military linen shirt and pleated pants ensemble.
In a suitcase reduced to five pieces, she would first take a slightly oversized white shirt, sleeves rolled up, then loose denim shorts, a printed cotton voile dress, a mottled Hermès scarf and this same linen set.
How the white shirt saves summer outfits
When asked about the piece that saves all holiday outfits, his answer is immediate:
She also enjoys twisting the pieces: a swimsuit worn as a bodysuit, which she sums up with , or a jersey dress rolled up in the bag, because .
Choosing the right white summer shirt
To keep the summer outfit fresh, she always chooses a shirt and shorts a size larger, for ease and a boyish look. In the cabin, his obsession is the fall:
She refuses silhouettes that are too busy and prefers beautiful linen, a cotton veil or artisanal embroidery. Its affordable ally remains a large wicker basket, which goes with everything and immediately gives a holiday feel. She finally says she releases a Paul and Joe piece designed twenty years ago every summer, proof that a well-designed garment lasts through the seasons. From there, a checklist for choosing your white summer shirt:
- light linen or cotton material;
- slightly oversized cut, rolled sleeves;
- sufficient length to be tied or worn open.
How to wear a white shirt in summer without being too hot?
Choose a lightweight cotton or linen, a loose fit and wear it open over a tank top or swimsuit.
Which white shirt to put in a light summer suitcase?
A slightly oversized white shirt, long enough to tie, in a natural material that wrinkles little.
What accessories to pair with a white shirt on vacation?
A wicker basket, a square tied in the hair or around the neck and some very discreet jewelry.
