The best high-street buys for the long, hot summer

Want to give your wardrobe an instant refresh? Head to Princesshay, where our fashion stores are packed with this season’s biggest trends and timeless summer staples. Whether you’re shopping for holidays, weddings, weekends away or sunny days closer to home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration. This season, it’s all about peplum tops, barrel-leg trousers and mini skirts, finished with pilot-style sunglasses, a new handbag and a touch of sparkle.

Start with beautiful underwear

Great style starts with feeling confident. If you haven’t visited our new Bravissimo store yet, now’s the time. Come in for a personalised bra fitting or discover a swimsuit or bikini that combines style with support.

Colour, comfort and creativity at Lucy & Yak

There’s always something happening at Lucy & Yak. After celebrating another birthday and hosting fun workshops like friendship bracelet making, the store is full of fresh arrivals. Look out for bold checks and stripes, alongside easy-to-wear wide-leg cotton trousers, relaxed co-ords, mini dresses and, of course, their iconic dungarees.

Ready for the beach?

Planning a day by the sea or a walk along the coast? Build your perfect summer wardrobe with colourful T-shirts, long shorts, lightweight layers, comfortable sandals, sun hats and roomy beach bags. Before heading to Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Bantham or Teignmouth, pop into Accessorize, Crew Clothing Company, Levi’s and Schuh for everything you need.

Boho style returns

Boho is back, and FatFace has embraced the trend beautifully. As the season begins to shift, new autumn arrivals are appearing in-store, bringing cosy fleece gilets, soft cardigans, denim and flowing maxi dresses into the mix. Don’t miss the charming vegetable-embroidered shirt paired with the allotment cardigan (pictured below) – a combination that’s full of personality, whether you’re a keen gardener or not.

Make a day of it

Round off your visit by browsing the summer sales and snapping up some seasonal bargains. Then head to Princesshay Square, where local musicians will be performing live every Saturday, 11am-3pm, throughout August as part of PrincessPlay. Join us for our market, children’s games and the perfect summer atmosphere.