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    Playsuits: Another reason to love summer

    The best playsuits for all-in-one summer styling.

    By Marie Claire
    Published 30 June 2010 In Features

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    The best playsuits for all-in-one summer styling.

    Playsuits have long been a summer style staple and look set to stick around for a few seasons to come - and it's not hard to see why.

    Effortlessly cool, they've become the uniform for festival-goers, worn with lashings of suede, layered accessories and flat gladiator sandals.

    Alongside your super-chic new bikini, the playsuit is one of the first things we pack when prepping for a hot holiday in a far flung destination.

    Evening styles are a firm favourite among the fash-pack, and come in sleek black tailored versions, perfect for pairing with barely there sandals for an alternative occasionwear look.

    The typical summer interpretation? It's all about standout prints, cool khaki colours and silky fabrics.

    And with such versatility and serious staying power, we think the playsuit is well worth a look and will prove to be a worthy investment for your wardrobe.

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    For SS16, new loose-fit styles have emerged, in casual utility designs perfect for weekend wear.

    A denim all-in-one is super-chic for SS15 and manages to tick two key trend boxes at once.

    Florals are a flirty and feminine fashion choice during this welcome warmer weather. Just add some heels and a cool box clutch bag to finish.

    If you're looking for the perfect playsuit to wear with sky-high stilettos for a girls' night out or casual summer wedding, we suggest considering something strappy and printed (Anna Sui). Tease your hair into a topknot before painting a bright shade across your lips for full-on glamour.

    Keen to know what else is trending for this season when it comes to playsuits, and what has to be our favourite style for summer? It has to be the crisp white popling style. Wear your new cool white all-in-one with flat summer slides and a pair of tortoiseshell sunnies for an effortlessly cool summer look.

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    Zara Playsuit, £25.99
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    Go for something cool with cut-outs and slip into this chambray style from Zara.

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    Zimmermann Playsuit, £455
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    No wardrobe is complete without a do-it-all white playsuit, and this is our top pick.

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    Zara Playsuit, £15.99
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    Go for a rainbow bright and try this green slim-fit style from Zara.

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    T By Alexander Wang Playsuit, £345
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    Wear with suede mules and fine gold hoops to complete your chic summer look.

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    Etoile Isabel Marant Playsuit, £190
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    Utility styles are key for SS16, and we're getting our fix with this button-up version from Etoile Isabel Marant.

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    See By Chloe Playsuit, £285
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    Love denim? You'll be wanting to slip into this version from See By Chloe, then.

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    Dodo Bar Or Playsuit, £240
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    Just add lace-up flat sandals and super-size sunnies to finish.

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    Current Elliott Playsuit, £355
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    Khaki is the hottest shade for summer and we think this is the easiest way to wear the trend.

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    Anna Sui Playsuit, £355
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    Fancy florals will forever be a wise choice, and this summer's must-have style comes courtesy of Anna Sui.

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    Topshop Playsuit, £36
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    Looking for a style for festival season? Try this patchwork playsuit from Topshop.

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