From bright separates to the year-round trouser, wake up your wardrobe with these hot trends
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Summer outfits exude happiness. The season’s warmer weather and longer days mean there’s really nothing better than dressing for it. Now that you’ve stashed your chunky wool sweaters underneath your bed and kicked your winter boots to the back of your closet, it’s time to break out the summer pieces. We’re talking flowy dresses, vacation swimwear, beach cover-ups, printed linen sets, knitted slides—and that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.
The season’s staples—like simple tanks, white jeans, and beach totes—are not to be missed either. Some of our favorite brands are introducing new silhouettes and materials, too. You can refresh your wardrobe basics while also scooping up some standout summer styles to go with them. That crochet top? Pair it with a voluminous midi skirt. A colorful maxi dress? Throw on some gladiator sandals for a dramatic effect. Or, if you want to keep it simple, sometimes even a lightweight hoodie or polo over your bikini is all you need to hit the sand.
We’ve got summer outfit ideas ahead for all types of warm-weather dwellers. So let’s chill out, catch a few rays, and shop some new styles.
Best Summer Outfit Ideas: Slouch Around
Slouchy suiting is already spot-on for summer. A skin-baring bikini top and flip-flops make the look more relaxed and breathable.
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Best Summer Outfit Ideas: To the Max
A denim maxi with a simple white tee or tank is a great way to stay stylish in the warm weather.
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Best Summer Outfit Ideas: Crop It Like It’s Hot
It’s all about the cropped blazer for a polished take on nostalgia. We love it worn as a top with edgy jeans for a night out.
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Best Summer Outfit Ideas: Nothing but Net
Why not style your net dress with a cropped shirt layered atop for dinner?
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Best Summer Outfit Ideas: Beat the Heat in a Cabana
Shirt, that is. The tension of a bra with the menswear-inspired top and jorts is too good.
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke
Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel. You can see her work across various outlets, including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Marie Claire, InStyle, Glamour, Esquire, Women’s Health, Brides, The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Refinery 29, Coveteur, Byrdie, Well+Good, The Editorialist, among other titles and brands. Laura has worked in the fashion industry for over 11 years and held senior fashion editor positions at Popsugar and The Zoe Report, with additional experience as a copywriter and fashion publicist.
Gaby Keiderling
Gaby Keiderling is a freelance writer, working on fashion, lifestyle, travel, and sports features.