Emilia Silberg's curated guide for elevated summer dressing

Model and influencer Emilia Silberg is storming social media right now with her perfected summer style. Mastering that mix of eclectic and elevated, each warm-weather ensemble has us scrambling to madly take notes.

Naturally, Vogue Scandinavia had to give Silberg the call-up to tap some of her fashion secrets for the season. Here, she breaks down her key building blocks for summer style, helping us perfect our looks from the month ahead – complete with a curated shopping edit of her favourite pieces, exclusively for us.

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The mini spaghetti dress is the perfect option for its versatility, as it can be dressed up or down. The ideal piece for hot summer days. Another essential is sandals with heels for both casual and more formal summer outings, offering style and comfort at its finest.

Lasltly, an obvious but necessary staple accessory is sunglasses. They not only protect your eyes from the sun but also add a chic element to any outfit.

For a summer party, I’d opt for a lightweight dress, paired with sandals, or ballerinas with heels. I'd also accessorize it with some chunky jewelry to spice up things up. For example, an ankle bracelet can also add a cute and playful touch to the outfit.

For those cooler Scandinavian summer nights, I like to wear a knee-high boots with either a mini skirt or dress with a leather/denim jacket over the shoulders to keep me warm. To keep my hair neat and stylish, I'd add some of my favourite hair clips, which adds both functionality and flair to my outfit.

What I love most about summer fashion is the freedom and creativity it allows. Everything from the lightweight fabrics, bright colors and playful styles makes it easy to mix and match different pieces. A sheer top with a denim jacket or a mini dress with bold accessories – summer always keeps things exciting.

I also appreciate the ease and comfort of summer pieces, like breezy dresses, matching sets and chic sandals.

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I would say that my personal style is reflected through the blend of classic and bold pieces. For example, the striped cotton polo shirt and the grey cotton top with silver details shows my love for timeless, comfortable fashion. At the same time, the leopard print bag and chunky belt reflects my devotion to statement accessories. I generally have a preference for silver jewellery, but during the summer I like to mix both gold and silver jewellery as I adore gold on sun-kissed skin.

Firstly, breathable fabrics. Choose lightweight and breathable materials like cotton, linen, or light knits to keep you cool and comfortable. Secondly, basic items. Select pieces that can be easily layered or worn in different settings, such as a denim jacket for cooler evenings or a dress that can transition from day to night.