No-one knows what to wear in this weather, but one person who seems to have struck the right style cord is This Morning‘s chef, Clodagh McKenna. Posting a snap to Instagram, the 50-year-old shared her warm weather dressing inspiration with her chic linen and raffia ensemble. 

Wearing the Boden Kensington Linen Trousers, Clodagh’s look is a reminder that spring and summer doesn’t have to mean shorts or skirts. A pair of well-cut, loose linen trousers are just as cooling and breezy as their shorter counterparts, and forever flattering too.

Clodagh really embraced the linen life, with a loose linen shirt worn casually tucked in. She added the Boden Raffia Moon Clutch Bag and a pair of flat brown minimal sandals to offset her look.

Linen items always come with a higher price tag, and Clodagh’s pair are currently on sale with 15% off at Boden. They’re 100% linen, making them perfect for not just spring but summer too as the breathable fabric doesn’t cause sweating or overheating – instead, cools you down. 

She wore the Marfly pattern, a light sage green stripe on a beige background. Cut to a wide fit, making them even more breezy, they’re cut to sit on your natural waist so as not too tight or uncomfortable.

Available in UK sizes 6 – 22, you can also choose the length to fit your shape, from petite to regular to long.

Reviews on these trousers are glowing. Because they’re loose but tailored, they have a smarter feel than other linen wide leg trousers with one Boden shopper commenting: ” Smart, polished, and easy to wear. The linen feels sturdy, so the trousers hold their shape well throughout the day.”

How to style Clodagh’s linen trousers

Like Clodagh, pair with a coordinating linen shirt. You’ll find a range on the high street, and this H&M 100% Linen Shirt is a great buy for just £27.99. Wear it casual like Clodagh, with the sleeves rolled up and loosely tucked in.

To smarten the trousers up, swap Clodagh’s flats for a smarter structured sandal, heel or loafer. You can swap the shirt for a structured T-shirt, worn with the matching blazer, or even a beige waistcoat.

Clodagh’s gotten it spot on with her raffia bag though. Summer screams raffia, and the structured shape of her Boden bag adds a more formal edge to what is a laidback material. This year on the high street, raffia comes in many shapes and sizes and you’ll find more sturdy raffia bags than we’ve seen in years. To smarten it up even more, look for one in black or dark brown raffia.

Clodagh’s holiday wardrobe

Clodagh’s holiday wardrobe is one to be studied. It’s packed with trouser suits, which can be worn together or alone, key accessories and pastel colours. One of her standout accessories has to be a fish-shaped raffia bag.

Although now sold at Boden, it’s a reminder that fashion can be frivolous as well as functional. A great pairing to a more classic outfit, like jeans and a tee or a pair of loose trousers and a tee, adding some unexpected joy.