While floral gowns and little black dresses are the two tried-and-trusted evening wear staples we gravitate towards in the spring months, Anita Rani has made a case for chocolate brown occasion wear after stepping out in a stunning, mocha-coloured dress for last night’s Olivier Awards 2026 ceremony.

Walking the green, grass carpet at the Royal Albert Hall, the rich brown shade of her fit-and-flare dress oozed sophistication. With a high neckline, plunging cut-out, and sheer long sleeves, the warm chocolatey tone gave the dress a further contemporary feel.

Chocolate and mocha browns might feel like an unexpected colour choice for spring and summer evening attire, but this seriously versatile shade offered a flattering and elegant finish. Brown was a huge colour trend at the end of last year, and this flattering alternative to black is going nowhere as we head into spring. Earthy, rich and very elegant, this rustic shade lifted Anita's dress beautifully.

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While the spring/summer fashion colour trends for 2026 are more aligned with the bolder and brighter hues we tend to see in this season, neutrals are having their moment, too. Looking at the catwalks and street style shots of our favourite A-listers, summer grey and navy are two muted tones in particular that offer softer, more warm-weather-friendly alternatives to harsh, black hues. And, with this in mind, chocolate brown is definitely a shade that's here to stay. Popular at the end of last season, its like we've finally realised just how good rich brown hues can be, as they team effortlessly with everything from white and cream to bolder hues of green and orange.

A colour that’s easy to incorporate into spring capsule wardrobes, whether through knitwear and suede jackets or more evening-appropriate attire like Anita’s dress. The hue feels decidedly warmer and more inviting than black, and is more universally flattering, but is still a refined and polished shade that works for a multitude of events.

Taking notes from Anita when it comes to styling the shade for evening wear, she added interest to the block colour by playing around with texture. Of course, there is the long, pooling train of her dress that immediately catches the eye with its effortless drape and playful feather trim. But it’s the bodice of her dress with its sheer overlay that accentuates the plunging cut-out and adds some contrast to the tonal style that we won't forget in a hurry.

The moment the sun starts shining we start to see the shops and online stores filling up with floral dresses and whilst they’re stunning, not everyone is a fan of frocks. Many people prefer the silhouettes and versatility of trousers, but there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy these spring/summer patterns too.

Anita Rani showed how elegant floral trousers can look when she attended the London premiere of new Amazon series, Bait. She wore her own, slightly edgier version of a suit, going for black cuffed trousers covered with vibrant flowers and a plain black vintage blazer.

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Underneath she had a bralette for a sultry feel, though to make an outfit like hers more casual and wearable for everyday, a black T-shirt from your spring capsule wardrobe would work. Alternatively, a shirt or blouse could be swapped in and the key would be to pick out one of the colours from your trousers.

This way, you’ll be tying your top and trousers together cohesively and this is what the Countryfile presenter did at the premiere. Her Gucci x The North Face trousers were high-waisted and the dark background made the bright pink, orange, yellow and blue flowers and the green leaves pop.

White floral trousers would have a similar effect, but if you prefer an overall more subtle style, go for a design with muted shades or only a minimal amount of colour contrast. Anita Rani loves a bright colour or two and her ensemble was otherwise completely black, so it was fun to push the boat out with her jazzy trousers.

Unlike a floral dress which is always going to be pretty much your whole look, you have a lot more flexibility when it comes to styling floral trousers. Anita went for her sleek tailored blazer, bralette and black court shoes to create a ravishing evening outfit for the Bait premiere, though white trainers would instantly dress the trousers down.

“Floral trousers make a fantastic alternative to bloom-printed dresses. While a dress is a one-and-done outfit, a pair of patterned trousers offers so much more versatility this spring,” says Rivkie Baum, woman&home's Digital Fashion Editor. “While Anita has styled hers with a polished blazer and heels, you could easily dress this jazzy pair of trousers down with a t-shirt, a trending utility jacket and your trainers for a more laidback feel.”

"For a more in-between, 9-5 aesthetic, add a silky blouse and a pair of heeled sandals and you have a bold, office-ready outfit too," Rivkie suggests.

Changing tops, jackets and shoes would give you a very different aesthetic every time and so you really can wear trousers like hers to so many occasions. This is why, as much as dresses are so elegant, separates can often be worth the investment more if you have a keen interest in cost per wear.

As we head into spring, finding outfits that can work both for chilly mornings and warm afternoons is a must. And that means ditching heavy coats for lighter layers that are just as practical as they are stylish – and Anita Rani has found the ideal outfit formula that will also refresh your favourite jeans, too.

In place of a heavy jacket, Anita wore wide-leg, dark indigo jeans with a leather shirt. As well as looking sleek and polished, her thick leather shirt was a great alternative to a leather jacket, delivering the warming properties, but with a tailored fit.

The long line of her leather shacket (shirt-jacket) complemented the cut of her jeans, adding a fitted top half to balance out the wider hemline. An ideal silhouette for early spring weather, Anita's polished look was ready for whatever the season had in store.

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While there are a variety of spring jackets to wear with jeans that can really hold weight in spring capsule wardrobes, opting for a leather shirt like Anita’s makes for easy, one-and-done styling that gives a sleek, more streamlined look. Her shirt-come-jacket, which the star wore buttoned up, is easy to layer over a camisole and a polished way of elevating jeans for spring.

Wearing directional wide-leg jeans, Anita smartly kept her top half fitted, as this allowed the star to nip in her silhouette at the waist and balance out the wide-leg of her trend-led jeans.

Keeping her look muted and neutral, the black leather shirt was a versatile piece that Anita can wear throughout spring and then once again come autumn for instant style and polish.

I like to treat celebrity fashion show arrivals like the prequel to the main event. Even though I'm focused on finding out what trends will eventually be finding their way to the high street, attending famous faces often delivers plenty of inspiration too.

One of the most anticipated shows of London Fashion Week is always British clothing brand Burberry, and the celebrity FROW (front row) did not disappoint. Dressed head to toe in Burberry (of course), Anita Rani wore an oversized blazer with matching tailored trousers that puddled at her designer shoe.

In coffee-coloured hue, the star opted to wear nothing underneath, to give the suiting a more eveningwear feel, but it was her artfully draped scarf that really inspired me as yet another way to style scarves for spring.

Draping a Burberry giant check fringed cashmere scarf over her shoulder, the presenter made her look instantly recognisable, thanks to the iconic check print. While the scarf was definitely there more for look than warmth, it added interest, print and a more dynamic silhouette to the whole ensemble, and it's a great way of using winter scarves in a more elevated way.

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With a tanned leather hobo bag and some black platform heels, Anita’s feminine take on heritage-inspired power dressing is ideal for the start of spring.

Dressed by celebrity stylist, Kristian Parmer, Anita’s oversized tailoring is wearable for multiple occasions, from the boardroom to an early spring wedding. There is a lot of mileage to be had from tailoring. And of course, you can separate your jacket and trousers to create multiple looks, including some rather chic jeans and blazer outfits.

Offering a very slouchy fit, the pooled hem of her trousers balances out the relaxed fit across the shoulders and body of the jacket and leans into the spring/summer fashion trends 2026 that are still cheering on tailoring for the coming months.

While Anita chose to go sans shirt, there is nothing to stop you slipping on a blouse or t-shirt under your blazer, although you'll want to keep this fairly streamlined to avoid being overwhelmed by fabric.

A chic addition to a spring capsule wardrobe, try it with heels, loafers or a pair of your best white trainers and add a patterned scarf to add colour and personality.

Anita Rani has been open about many of her midlife challenges, including how others react to her being single and childless in her 40s - although she is perfectly content with the path her life has taken.

Grabbing life by the hands, the presenter is welcoming new experiences life can throw at her, saying, "I feel like I'm stepping into a new era of stepping out, and embracing all of it."

Her latest challenge is one of her toughest yet, and she's doing it all alongside her dad - the father and daughter duo will be appearing on Celebrity Race Across the World.

Anita, 48, and her father, Bal, will be one of four celebrity duos making their way from a Caribbean island all the way to Colombia's Peninsula de La Guajira, with no smartphones or internet, and next to no money.

In conversation with The Sun TV Mag, Anita reflects on undertaking this incredible feat, and the "privilege" of doing it beside her dad, discussing how their relationship has evolved over the years.

Asked whether she feels she's entered "chapter two" of her life, Anita agreed she definitely had. Her dad is also on the brink of a new phase of life.

"Both me and dad are in really interesting places," she says, adding, "dad's on the cusp of retirement, and I'm sort of in a new phase of my own life." Anita humorously suggests her dad sees her as a "lunatic" for the challenges she takes up.

"I'm not a lunatic, I'm just a woman in her 40s," she laughs. She continues to explain that spending so much time on the show without a phone, gave her plenty of time to think about where she currently finds herself in life.

And she's taking on this "new era of stepping out" with gusto, "embracing all of it." Having her dad along for the ride, made it even more special.

Anita shares that her parents had a very strong work ethic and rarely took holidays when she was growing up. "Holidays weren't part of my childhood," she says, explaining, "holidays are a privilege, they're not a right. It's certainly not a cultural thing for Indians."

Because of the lack of holidays her dad has taken, Anita wanted him to "experience magic" on the Race Across The World adventure.

When asked whether that objective was achieved, Anita gave the sweetest answer. "He did. What a privilege that I got to have this five weeks with my dad," she says.

Anita adds, "Just the two of us doing the wildest thing - the highs, the laughs, the lows, it's all precious time."

However, as much as Bal enjoyed the exciting events of the show with his daughter, it appears he might be willing to return to a quieter retirement for the time being.

When Anita asked him whether he'd like more adventures, his answer was simple: "No thank you!"

During season 1 of the celebrity edition of the show, a notable mother and daughter duo included former All Saints singer, Melanie Blatt and her mother Helene. Recently seen on explosive BBC documentary Girlbands Forever, Melanie took part in the show to step outside her comfort zone in midlife.

Celebrity Race Across the World airs from Thursday, November 6 at 8pm and can be found on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Anita Rani is becoming quite the fashion icon, and this archive red Alexander McQueen dress is the latest look that we can't stop talking about. Snapped on the red carpet for the Pride of Britain Awards, Rani looked directional and elegant in a flattering ruched silhouette that is worth noting for the upcoming party season.

While a little black dress might be considered the most classic party piece of them all. When it comes to festive dressing, a pop of red goes a long way, and as one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2025, red is not just seasonally appropriate, it's directional too.

Rani is a big fan of vintage fashion, and this archived piece from British clothing brand Alexander McQueen was an excellent choice for the mood-boosting occasion. Featuring a halterneck silhouette and a ruched middle, the dress used clever fabric manipulation techniques to skim and sculpt the star's curves, gently gliding over her silhouette, while still giving a shapely finish.

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If you're looking for how to wear a slinky dress this season, Anita Rani just delivered the most flattering example. The sensational designer dress, in bold red, used chic ruche detailing to glide over Rani's curves, and give us a masterclass in how to skim and sculpt our shape for the party season.

The gathered detailing across the midriff and gathering into the centre of the dress, helped to draw the eye in and down, lengthening Rani's silhouette and sculpting her curves at the same time.

With the added benefit of rich texture and a luxe look, this is a brilliant detail to look out for on the high street, as the puckering across middles, hips and thighs offers a seriously flattering and supportive finish.

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Anita Rani's red gown might be from a high-end designer, but there are plenty of lessons we can take from the star's style. Ruching is a popular technique used for evening and party wear, and with the festive season upon us, this has never been more relevant.

Look for ruching that gently grazes across midriffs, hips and thighs for the most curve-loving finish. Drapery that comes to a point, particularly on an angle, can be the most flattering choice, as it narrows, creating a nipped-in silhouette.

And while you can implement this technique across tops and dresses, when it comes to the correct foundations, shapewear in this instance will only help to support and flatter your curves further, offering the sculpting fit to make that draped detail truly shine.

Anita Rani was one of many British celebrities spotted at Burberry's London Fashion Week show. Sporting a trench coat by the brand, Anita looked timelessly elegant in her chic autumn outfit, which consisted of a classic beige trench coat, slipped over a tan midi dress, paired with a coordinating shoulder bag.

One of the most wearable autumn/winter fashion trends of 2025, neutral hues are once again expected to be front and centre of our autumn wardrobes and there is no better way to wear the trend than through a Burberry trench coat. Known to be one of the most stylish and best trench coats on the market, Anita Rani wore a mid-length Burberry trench coat, which she layered over the (very nearly sold-out) cutout gathered silk midi dress by Victoria Beckham.

We only caught a glimpse of the dress and its stunning copper-toned brown colour, as the trench largely covered the design. But the two tones worked brilliantly together. Anita accessorised with a coordinating Burberry small rocking horse bag and added a bold twist with contrasting green boots.

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Mocha brown is one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2025, and while it first gained momentum over the summer, it's the ideal hue for autumn weather.

With the trench coat being the main focus of her look, she blended practicality with style perfectly. Taking notes from her ensemble, layering any rich brown dress, jumpsuit, skirt or suit trousers underneath a beige trench coat is a sure-fire way to elevate your wardrobe this season. And while you can go for one statement accessory, like a bold pair of shoes, you'll generally want to keep the rest of your look tonal to ensure a cohesive finish.

No matter the season, having a pair of the most comfortable trainers on hand is key. Once reserved only for sporting activity, the best trainers have become something of a style hero in recent years, featuring heavily in the latest shoe trends 2025 and effortlessly blending comfort and fashion currency. From teaming with dresses to jeans and even tailoring, the humble trainer has reached heady heights, and so we're always on the hunt for the best new designs to pad out our collection.

While we’ve long been fans of the best white trainers for their versatility and chic look, Anita Rani has us considering a much more out-there style. Taking to Instagram to share snaps of her time at Green Man festival, our eyes were drawn to her statement Mountain Flower Yamano 3 Suede Trainers, which she wore to finish off every single outfit over the course of the festival, proving this is a shoe that goes with so many things.

Delivering the comfort of the best women’s walking shoes without compromising on style, her Mountain Flower trainers boast a striking green leopard print pattern, with suede and cut-out details, creating a brilliantly chaotic and colourful design.

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If you're wondering how to wear such a bold pair of trainers, you might think that keeping the rest of your look monochromatic is the way to go, but Anita showed that her leopard print trainers are ideal for wearing alongside other bright colours and prints to create an eye-catching look.

In her first photo, she paired the trainers with a sporty walking outfit of black shorts and a graphic T-shirt. Purple socks carried the fun from her trainers into her outfit, as did the graphic on her top. Remember, you don’t have to sacrifice style when going for a long walk.

After this simple yet super fun outfit, Anita grabbed one her best summer dresses and styled her colourful trainers with a bold red midi dress. The cute sundress with abstract print was the Juliet Dress from Realisation Par. Showcasing how to do smart casual dressing, this high-low mix of casual funky trainers with a pretty dress felt directional and cool.

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For her third and final outfit, Anita paired the trainers with a simple white tank top and pair of red and pink tracksuit bottoms. The Adibreak Tracksuit Bottoms by Adidas are no longer available in the colourway she opted for, but any brightly coloured loungewear or tracksuit would work alongside some trainers and a simple tank top to get a statement-making, but still comfortable, outfit.

Anita has made some fantastic outfit choices of late, and this latest selection of looks is packed with inspiration. Not one to shy away from colour, while colour drenching has been a key look over the past few months, Anita is reminding us that you can clash colours and prints and still look stylish, as long as it is done with grace, purpose and plenty of confidence.

Finding the best swimwear for your body shape and which makes you feel confident and fabulous every time you wear it can sometimes prove a challenge. Because of this, it’s easy to stick to silhouettes you know which often means a strappy, neutral design.

I’m very much on board with neutral swimsuits as you can get so much wear out of them with different coverups and beach-wear. But Anita Rani has just made a strong case for us all having a black halterneck swimming costume in our collection.

Simple, sophisticated and versatile - what more could you want from a go-to swimsuit? Anita wore hers in a recent video shared on Instagram as she literally took the plunge in Greenland.

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Here we are wondering what to wear in the heat and Anita Rani has had to switch things up for the cooler weather. She’s visiting Greenland with Quark Expeditions and Discover the World UK and jumped into the ocean in her plain black swimsuit.

It was tied in a knot at the nape of her neck to keep it secure and the neckline was a sweeping V-shape which is very flattering if you like your swimwear to frame your decolletage. Unlike some costumes and bikinis, the legs weren’t massively high-cut.

This balanced out the plunging neckline, giving the swimsuit an elegant edge. The shape is everything with Anita Rani’s one-piece as there are no bright colours or patterns to draw the eye and it relies on the beauty of the design.

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Whether you want to invest in more high-end swimwear or affordable options, the best swimsuit brands will have you covered with halterneck styles alongside their strappy offerings. There’s something inherently glamorous about a halter neckline, perhaps because they evoke images of Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe who loved a halter dress.

Of course, if you want to swim as part of your workout you might want to opt for a style that’s more supportive. However, for holidays and going from the pool or sea to a café or for an outing, a halterneck swimsuit has real impact.

When you wear them with shorts or linen trousers, they can often pass for tops in a way that other swimsuit designs don’t quite match. A black one-piece like Anita Rani’s can also be worn with cover-ups and with such a pared-back and classic base, you can have fun and be adventurous with colours and patterns with the rest of your look.

The broadcaster’s trip to Greenland was very different from your typical summer beach holiday and it’s likely that as soon as she got out of the sea she got quickly into warm, cosy clothes instead. For her "first polar plunge" she did keep her dainty hoop earrings in, though, and her nails had fun fluorescent pink French tips.

In general Anita Rani loves wearing a pop of vibrant colour but when it comes to her swimwear she often takes a more neutral approach. As well as her halterneck swimsuit worn in Greenland, she also owns a completely strapless design that she’s worn several times before in snaps shared on social media.

If you're used to wearing strappy swimming costumes and want something a little different - but not totally out of your comfort zone - then a halterneck is the design I'd go for over a bandeau.

Sheer fabrics can be challenging to style and for this reason, so many of us likely stay away from them and opt for easier designs instead. However, the sultry feel of a semi-sheer dress can be so beautiful and they aren’t all massively revealing either.

Someone who isn’t afraid to show us how to wear sheer pieces with confidence is Anita Rani. The broadcaster stepped away from ditsy floral summer dresses at the European Premiere of F1 with a fabulous sheer Rat & Boa Santino dress.

The £195 frock is still available to buy now, though Anita’s brilliant stylist Krishan Parmer has revealed to woman&home.com that it was rented from "Rites on Broadway Market". This is a "place that Anita also houses and rents out some of her own wardrobe" and there are so many great designer dress rentals like this out there that are worth checking out.

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This approach to premiere fashion makes total sense as you won’t necessarily have the right occasion to wear a red carpet gown all that often. Anita’s dress, though, is something I’d love to see her wear again for another special event.

The Santino dress is made from a sheer mesh material and to balance this daring detail, it has long sleeves and a high boat neckline. Instead of the dainty ditsy floral prints that are always popular at this time of year it has a bold tulip print.

The floral motif runs across the bodice and is repeated along the bottom hemline of the dress for extra impact. With patterns, the starker the colour contrast, the more they stand out and Anita Rani’s Rat & Boa dress had a vivid turquoise-blue background and red flowers.

The combination is striking and the darker colour on the bodice meant that it looked slightly less sheer compared to the skirt. Beneath the dress, the broadcasting star was wearing Skims underwear for a streamlined finish and she finished off her premiere look with a pair of classic black Louboutin pumps.

When you’re styling a dress with a sheer design and want a bit more coverage then it’s worth adding a slip, or nude-toned shorts or cami top to your summer capsule wardrobe.

"Wearing sheer fabrics for the first time can feel a little bit scary, but the trick is to follow Anita's lead and stick to bold colours and prints," says womanandhome Digital Fashion Ecommerce Editor, Caroline Parr. "Layering will also be your friend - a blazer worn over the top of a sheer dress will make you feel much more confident, or try some of the best shapewear.

Whilst Anita Rani’s dress was all-over sheer mesh, you can also dip your toe into wearing sheer pieces by selecting a frock, top or skirt that has only a small amount of sheerness.

The hot weather on the evening of the F1 premiere meant that Anita definitely didn’t need a jacket and she exuded confidence and glamour. The same can be said of her 2024 BAFTA Television Awards outfit which was even more sheer and attracted a lot of comments in the media.

"It’s really weird, because I’m not the first woman to have worn a dress, but for some reason me in that dress seemed really interesting," she reflected to The Telegraph. "Loads of women wear revealing, sexy dresses on the red carpet."

Anita Rani clearly wasn’t at all fazed and her stunning Rat & Boa tulip dress probably won’t be the last sheer dress we see her wear.

Anita Rani is fully embracing the joys of independence and living the single life since splitting from her husband - although the presenter remains open to finding love again.

When looking at celebrities who mastered the 'second act,' Anita Rani is ticking all the boxes, although she prefers to use the term "chapter two". Proving that life really can begin at 40, Anita found herself moving into her own second act, or chapter, in the midst of divorce.

Although divorce is challenging for anybody, the presenter has referred to hers as committing a "cardinal sin," as divorce is generally not even thought of let alone attempted, in her family. Yet she appears to have taken on some incredibly difficult challenges surrounding these altered circumstances with enviable positivity.

Anita announced her separation from her husband Bhupi Rehal in September 2023. The couple had been together for 14 years and had been married since 2009. Anita took being single in her 40s and ran with it, sweeping aside the stigma surrounding being a single, child-free woman in midlife.

While society generally looks at the recently divorced and begins to wonder when they'll re-couple, Anita took the opportunity to just be alone - investing in her own interests and growth as an individual.

Seeing herself as a "blank slate," the star has taken herself on solo holidays snowboarding, sharing how her newfound independence offers the freedom to travel and discover more of the world.

"It feels poignant, a decision to hurl myself down a mountain and feel that sense of freedom and fear I first felt 15 years ago. A metaphor," Anita told The Times of her first holiday alone. She adds, "Becoming single in my mid-forties has made me re-evaluate everything. It has made me see how much I have been conditioned to be a dutiful woman, rather than a free woman."

Anita was raised to be a high achiever and make her family proud. "This is where it gets kind of problematic, especially if you are born with a vagina," she says, continuing, "I’ve done my 'duty' but resented that I had to do it. Until now. Now I feel as if I’m beginning to breathe for the first time, do what I truly want to. And now hitting my mid-forties has given me a sense of urgency."

She describes a sudden feeling of panic setting in that she wasn't in control of her life and was existing rather than really living, prior to her split. "Panic set in," she recalls, adding, "I woke up feeling I had lived a half-life, thinking about a lot of people but somehow leaving myself out of the equation."

That's why she chose to travel, specifically, solo travel. "I am not afraid of solo adventures or being alone," she explains, continuing, "Having relied on myself from a young age, I could not wait to be independent. It took me a while but here I am, able to do whatever I want without having to think about anyone else."

While we adore this approach to being single, Anita's take on finding love again is equally inspirational - she's taking the time to focus on herself, and will let romance happen when she's ready. "I am not planning on this being a permanent state - I like the idea of love and sharing my life - but one step at a time," she concludes.

Planning a holiday to escape the cold winter weather? You'll want to take style notes from Anita Rani's chic holiday style, which saw her pair a comfortable shirt dress with the coolest green accessories.

While those of us in the UK are relying heavily on our winter capsule wardrobe staples, Anita Rani has been having tonnes of fun in sun-drenched Mumbai this month. And her latest look is the comfy chic look we can't wait to copy in the warmer months.

Sharing the last of her holiday content before heading to the airport, Anita posted a reel of stunning snaps and videos of her time away, but it's her comfortable shirt dress and bold green accessories look that really caught our eye.

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Posing in front of a graffitied sign, Anita beamed for the camera in a pink striped shirt dress that cut off just above the knee and drew the eye with its bold and bright colour. The summer staple is a super comfortable choice in the heat, with a floating silhouette stopping any material from clinging to sweat-drenched skin and making sure that breathability and air-flow is maximised to help keep you cool.

The striped pattern brilliantly blends subtlety with a statement look, with the bright pink tone bringing tonnes of fun to the outfit while the fact that the stripes are narrow and spaced widely apart keeps it from feeling too busy. With the laid-back, relaxed collar and loose, baggy fit of the dress creating an off-duty, just-threw-this-on feel, the stripes really work to add some interest and elevate the piece.

Styling the dress in a classic Anita way, she added striking green accessories to the outfit to juxtapose the pink and create a bold, eye-catching style. She always does this brilliantly, bringing in patterns, textures and tones that we might not expect to work together into the same look - and it always looks so fun as it plays into the dopamine dressing trend that's cheering up these dreary January days.

For shoes, Anita added a pair of the, now discontinued, Birkenstock Milano sandals in a bright green shade and paired a matching green leather crossbody satchel to the outfit too. The matching accessories elevate the outfit no end, with the colour and leather texture tying into each other perfectly as they bring that stunningly rich green to the look.

As well as being the perfect accessories to add to this pink shirt dress look, the green sandals and satchel are also holiday staples that you'll get tonnes of wear out of too. They may be bright, but they're more versatile than you think. We've seen Anita in them both before when she added them to her monochrome holiday outfit last year, and then again when she paired them both with a laid-back white ribbed vest top and a pair of gorgeous high-waisted gingham shorts.

So she's proved the versatility of the bright green accessories and we're definitely going to be adding them to our holiday wish lists - seriously, can summer come fast enough?