A Riviera wardrobe is built around pieces that can be worn repeatedly throughout the warmer months and combined in different ways. Lightweight fabrics, neutral colours and practical accessories form the foundation, while individual pieces can be added according to personal style.

Linen is particularly useful for shirts, trousers, shorts and dresses. It works well in warm weather and its natural texture means even simple silhouettes have some visual interest. Cotton provides another option for lighter dresses, tops and everyday basics.

A neutral palette makes these pieces easier to combine. White, cream, sand, stone and soft beige can form the base of the wardrobe, with Mediterranean blue, terracotta, black or seasonal colours introduced through individual garments and accessories.

The same principle applies to swimwear. A simple bikini or swimsuit can be worn beneath an oversized linen shirt, paired with shorts or covered with a lightweight dress when moving between the beach and town.

Accessories complete the wardrobe. A woven bag, wide-brimmed hat, leather sandals, espadrilles and understated jewellery can be used across many different outfits instead of being reserved for a single look.

The result is a relatively compact summer wardrobe where fabrics and proportions matter more than having a large number of clothes. Many of its core pieces also remain relevant from one summer to the next, which is why linen shirts, simple swimwear and woven accessories continue to be associated with dressing on the Riviera.

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