Calling All Scandi Style Lovers—6 Summer Outfits We're Stealing From Copenhagen's Coolest Dressers
Wondering what the Copenhagen girls are wearing this summer? Think camo jorts, bold joggers and pared-back mini skirts. '90s styling is truly trending.
Clashing colours, voluminous silhouettes and prints in unexpected places—the coolest Copenhagen dressers have carved out quite the niche in the maximalist sphere. Statement-making brands Ganni, Cecilie Bahnsen and Stine Goya call the Danish capital home, after all. And yet, as summer rolls in, classic Scandi minimalism is seeping through, making the Copenhagen style we so often seek to steal a little more pared-back, with small touches of interest in place of extravagant shapes and patterns.
A lace boho blouse over black silk trousers. A grey mini skirt and tee grounded with animal print mules. Capri trousers—back for yet another season—and camo jorts, currently one of the most in-demand items around. And, as you'd expect from the city of cyclists, most of these looks are as practical as they are polished.
What the Copenhagen girl does best, really, is this: easy-to-layer looks with a sharp eye on microtrends and enough personality to make even the simplest outfit feel considered. Scroll on for six looks I'm turning to for every kind of summer occasion.
6 Copenhagen Girl-Approved Summer Outfits to Steal:
1. Camo Jorts + Flip Flops
Style Notes: Only last month did I plug camo denim as a key trend to note for spring/summer 26 and my suspicions have been confirmed: the coolest of dressers are reaching for camo jorts. Finding them, however, is no easy task. While the high street plays catch-up, it seems vintage styles are proving the most popular, paired with the ultimate laidback shoe of the summer: a black flip flop.
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Extra-large pockets and a classic camo print? Asos knew exactly what we were after with these camo shorts.
A classic brown tee makes the camo print feel much more wearable.
While leather flip flops feel especially sleek, classic Havaianas are the unwavering cult favourite.
I'm calling this the if you know, you know of belt brands.
2. Cotton Sundress + Beaded Necklace
Style Notes: A classic white cotton sundress is a true summer wardrobe staple—though unlike camo jorts, the challenge here is too many options rather than too few. Mona Mali makes the case for the white cotton midi with lace detailing, toughened up with a strappy black sandal, sunglasses and a bold beaded necklace. I told you personality was paramount to these Copenhagen dressers.
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While Mona's sundress is past-season Posse, this lace-detailed Free People find feels similar.
I own this exact pair of sunglasses and they get many a compliment.
Few sandal brands are better loved by fashion editors than A.Emery.
Whether worn with a sundress, white tee or simple shirt, this carnelian necklace will add a summer-ready pop of colour to any outfit.
3. Blue Joggers + Trench Coat
Style Notes: Summer styling may have us reaching for shorts and dresses, but it pays to be practical, especially here in the UK, so don't go packing every coat away just yet. As Amalie Nielsen proves, a trench coat works with just about anything. Cobalt blue trousers included.
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The key to wearing a trench coat in summer is to opt for one in lightweight cotton, not wool.
Statement-making and comfortable, could we ask for more?
White flats pair with just about anything, especially when their black counterparts feel too heavy.
I've lost count of the number of fashion editors I've spied with this exact DeMellier bag.
4. Grey Mini Skirt + Long Sleeve T-Shirt + Animal Print Mules
Style Notes: Simple looks with punches of personality is the overarching theme here, and none fits the bill quite like Karoline Beltner. Consider this grey skirt and white long-sleeve a go-to for any dinner, party or drinks with friends, made all the more exciting with an animal print mule. Is there any look animal print can't improve?
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This pure cotton tee is as comfortable as it is easy to style.
Granted, this mini skirt might be NSFW but OOO it's especially sleek.
If you didn't get your hand on Mattheiu Blazy's first Chanel collection, these Manolo's deliver a similar aesthetic.
Few bags are built for the evening quite like this satin Savette. In word one: sexy.
5. Capri Pants + White Blouse
Style Notes: For the past two summers, capri pants have reigned supreme and it seems they're wearing the champions belt for yet another season in the sun. While they're now available in a myriad of colours and prints, classic black can never go too far wrong, especially with paired with a sculptural shirt and ballet flats.
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I'd layer a lace cami underneath and wear this one to the office.
If you aren't too sure just how much wear you'll get out of classic capris, look to the high street for no shortage of styles.
Aeyde is one of the first footwear brands any fashion editor turns to.
In a bid to be more Copenhagen girl, always opt for a practical bag. Khaite's Lotus is a fan favourite for good reason.
6. Boho Top + Satin Trousers
Style Notes: While I champion boho style year-round, summer is the season it truly comes into its own. For other Chloé-loving girls out there, look to a lace blouse as the foundation of many a romantic outfit. Proving its versatility, Jeanette Madsen pairs hers with black silk trousers and a brown suede bag. A refined take on bohemia, indeed.
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Rixo feels effortlessly Copenhagen-chic, even if it's based in London.
I complimented three women on their silk trousers last week, each one of them was wearing Reformation.
The Row's suede tote instantly slots into any pared-back outfit.
If Havaianas are the flat shoe of the summer, heeled flip flops are their elevated counterparts.
