It’s nice to take style inspiration from the sea in summertime. And why not add a whacking great shark too, for good measure?
Now we’ve all fully recovered from the fox/owl/horse/stag jumper orgy that was AW 12, it’s officially safe to go back in the sea of novelty animal prints. And for summer, instead of the fusty English country heritage thing, we’re advocating a dive into lesser chartered waters with a dress that’s scary, sexy and bracing in equal measure.
Tee and Cake have come to our attention recently with their witty, animal-inspired photo print tops (this parrot feather t-shirt is another favourite), and as a welcome change for those of us who haven’t successfully pulled off a t-shirt since John Major was in office, they also make dresses.
Yes, we’re cheating a bit with this bodycon shark frock because it still has short sleeves. But they’re a good length, almost to the elbow instead of that stingy capped sleeve that suits barely anyone, and besides IT HAS A SHARK ON IT.
Aside from the vague worry that the shark’s eye might end up looking like a rogue nipple, there is nothing about it that isn’t brilliant. Add a big necklace and sandals in a contrasting colour (coral so it looks like ACTUAL coral?) then stand around at the Sea Life Centre leaping out at tourists from behind educational displays. Hours of fun.