<p>OK, so we can&rsquo;t all spend our summers catching rays and people-watching on Copacabana beach, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean we can&rsquo;t allow a little bit of Brazilian style into our wardrobes. It&rsquo;s easier than you think to embrace the Rio mania and give your wardrobe a tropical injection. </p><p>Follow our guide to adapating the Rio trends to suit your style and it&rsquo;ll only be a matter of time before you&rsquo;re mistaken for Gisele, Brazil&rsquo;s very own supermodel… </p><h2>Don't be afraid of clashing prints</h2><p>When it comes to the carnival capital of the world, there&rsquo;s no such thing as less is more. It&rsquo;s all about colour and patterns &ndash; no matter how much you might think they clash. But if the mere idea of wild colour clashes makes you feel uncomfortable you don&rsquo;t have to go too crazy &ndash; how about picking one bold, patterned piece and then accessorising with different colours? You&rsquo;ll look both cool and confident. After all, who wants to blend in? </p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/465559680212197565/"></a></p><p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></p><p>Get the look: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/printed-bardot-jersey-dress/GEM489236,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George printed Bardot dress</a>, £12, <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/floral-ruffle-layer-dress/GEM496268,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George floral ruffle layer dress</a>, £18</p><h2>Take the plunge with tropical swimwear</h2><p>Even if you&rsquo;re going no further than your local lido this summer, you&rsquo;ll feel hot hot hot in tropical-themed swimwear. The supermodel-esque women of Rio might leave little to the imagination with their high-cut bikinis and plunging necklines, but you can flirt with the trend in more subtle and flattering ways too, by pairing tankinis and high-waisted bikini bottoms with more risqué pieces if you dare.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/553802085410614649/"></a></p><p>Get the look: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/swimwear/multi-print-tankini-top/GEM477777,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George multi print tankini top</a>, £10, <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/swimwear/tropical-floral-high-leg-bikini-bottoms/GEM465121,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George tropical floral high leg bikini bottoms</a>, £3, <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/swimwear/2-sizes-bigger-tropical-print-bikini-and-high-leg-bottoms/SET2030,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George tropical print bikini</a>, from £1.50</p><h2>Show off your tan with neon basics</h2><p>Whether you got your tan from a bottle or from your very own tropical getaway (lucky you), you&rsquo;ll want to show it off. A simple dress or top in a bright neon shade will instantly make you glow. And while they make great beach cover-ups after a long day in the sun, don&rsquo;t rule out wearing them closer to home either by teaming them with denim. You&rsquo;ll stand out in the crowd in the best possible way.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/116812184061383345/"></a></p><p>Get the look: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/v-neck-dress/GEM497263,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George v-neck dress</a>, £8, <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/tops/camisole-vest-top/GEM500590,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George camisole vest top</a>, £3</p><h2>Get a little bit fruity</h2><p>Pineapples are having a fashion moment &ndash; they&rsquo;re all over the high street on both clothes and home furnishings. You could go the whole hog with a dress emblazoned with the most tropical of fruits, or show your appreciation in a more subtle way. </p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/422845852495138884/"></a></p><p>Get the look: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/shoes/pineapple-print-flip-flops/GEM467185,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Pineapple print flip flops</a>, £3</p><h2>Go Brazilian without getting a Brazilian</h2><p>Not all Rio style has to be revealing. You can be tropical but weather-appropriate too by investing in practical but pretty printed trousers. Even on a rainy day, you&rsquo;ll feel like doing a carnival shimmy (head-dress optional!). </p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/228417012328680866/"></a></p><p>Get the look: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/trousers-shorts/floral-print-woven-trousers/GEM465997,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George floral print woven trousers</a>, £14</p>

Rio spirit: Embrace the Brazilian vibe with tropical prints and bold summer brights

By Asda Good Living,9th August 2016

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