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My professional tip for how to pull off this lengthening silhouette if you already have a long torso is to choose a looser fit (like the minidress pictured above) rather than a body-hugging one

Trooping the Colour is one of the biggest royal events of the year, which celebrates the monarchs birthday in the usually-sunny June weather

Croutons are also crazy-easy to make and are a great way to use up older bread thats too dry for fresh eating (homemade artisan bread or sourdough are incredible as croutons, but any bread makes better croutons than you can buy)

Shirt: A tucked-in button-down chambray shirt offering a chic look perfect for summer

Soft, lightweight and equipped with three pockets, it's basically a masterclass in easy, breezy, practical dressing

And finally, layer an adorable graphic tee under your fitted jacket for a fun, irreverent touch