July is a month of contradictions. For some of us, it signifies the depth of winter — a chance to rug up in scarves, coats, and, when your calendar allows for it, perhaps a tracksuit set and Ugg boots. For others, it's a month of escape, when countless Australians make the journey to Europe in search of warmer pastures, peeling back the layers for a wardrobe that consists of bikinis, pareos, flip flops, and little else.

So how do we dress for a season that straddles hemispheres — and more accurately, moodboards? Well, this month’s fashion favourites reflect both sides of the seasonal coin. Think suede jackets and cardigans that more closely resemble blankets than clothing, paired with slouchy denim for the southern chill, juxtaposed with lightweight linens that look best after a dip in the Mediterranean.

Accessories follow suit: loafers and sumptuous leather bags lend chic comfort for those of us spending July city-side, while sunglasses and barely-there sandals speak to getaways on an island somewhere remote.

So, whether you’re wintering or summering, this month is about leaning into the contrast. Below, our edit of July fashion favourites — pieces to covet, pack, layer, or lounge in, wherever this month finds you.

MAX MARA Suede Jacket 

REFORMATION Hannah Linen Low Rise Short

DÔEN Pascual corduroy-trimmed cotton jacket

ALINKA FINE JEWELLERY Caviar Heart Diamond Bracelet

FLORE FLORE Esme Tank Top

ACNE STUDIOS Multipocket mini bucket bag

TOTEME Raglan Shirt

AGOLDE Low Curve mid-rise wide-leg jeans

P JOHNSON Moir Femme Mule

LOULOU DE SAISON Oversized wool-blend cardigan

CHIMI Lilah Sunglasses

GIA STUDIOS Beige Marisol Midi Skirt

CAMILLA AND MARC Daria Heeled Sandal

PARIS GEORGIA Vera Cardigan

THE ROW Bindle small suede shoulder bag

COS Domed Hair Barrette

SIR Coastline String Triangle Top and Brief

OMEGA Seamster Aqua Terra 150m 30mm