Unlike in winter, when putting together a polished outfit seems to happen naturally, summer dressing can present its own set of challenges. When every outing feels hotter and more humid than the last, looking chic is easier said than done. That’s why I always find it helpful to have a handful of reliable outfit formulas to call upon during summer’s hottest days—and Sarah Jessica Parker has just reminded me of one of the chicest.

Stepping out on a warm day in New York, Parker reached for a light, breezy cotton skirt cut to the season’s favourite midi length. Falling to mid-calf, this “awkward” hemline has become a fashion person’s favourite this summer. Whilst undeniably elegant, it’s not always the easiest length to style. Despite its popularity, I’ve long found midi skirts tricky to pair with shoes, which is exactly why Sarah Jessica’s latest combination caught my attention.

Forgoing sandals and mesh flats, Sarah Jessica instead styled her midi skirt with a pair of sleek slingback heels.

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