6 Easy Summer Outfits That Always Look Pulled Together

Summer has a way of sometimes making getting dressed feel harder. The heat is real (and for us in Florida so is the humidity). However, looking polished in summer doesn’t require much effort. It requires the right pieces, like a fresh, classic white tee-shirt.

Six Casual Outfits For Summer

These outfits are comfortable enough for the farmers market or a long lunch. And put-together enough that I never feel underdressed. A couple traveled with me to Singapore and Saigon and held up beautifully in that kind of humidity.

I’m joining Annie and Cindy for their takes on Summer fashion…which is always fun as we each have our own unique styles.

1. and 2. The Classic White Tee + Two Skirts (My All-Time Go-To)

This is my favorite outfit formula: a crisp white tee, fitted but not tight (in a medium here) tucked or half-tucked into a cool skirt.

Here I’m wearing it with a flowy dark chocolate block-print faux wrap skirt that I love for its flattering fit with block heeled woven sandals and a small acrylic cane clutch. The skirt comes in tall, also.

This formula works with an entirely different skirt. In Singapore, in front of the Merlion fountain (read my full guide here), I wore the same white tee with a Maeve full red midi skirt (similar) and it feels completely different. I walked all over in those supportive strappy leather sandals and chocolate basket bag.

The key is the tee. I keep a few on rotation so one is always fresh. My favorites are the Banana Republic Minimalist Baby Tee (on sale now). I size up and have three. It’s thicker and dressier. I wash it on cold, air fluff in the dryer and hang it up damp to dry. Followed by Spanx Cropped 70’s Tee, which is a nice fit and very soft. What are your favorite white tees?

3. Quince Linen Short Dress (Perfect for July 4th)

You may know, I’ve been a Quince convert for a while now. This short linen dress in red ($64) has a relaxed fit. I’m wearing an extra small (I’m 5’1″). There are lots of colors.

It is styled here with a Madewell printed neck scarf (two years old – similar here) tied loosely at the collar, classic navy espadrilles and a Quince woven leather bag (that also has a crossbody strap).

I may wear this to our July 3rd party this year. Yes, we celebrate a day early. It’s a tradition in our neighborhood as there is a Disney level fireworks display on the Third at the nearby country club.

4. Quince Linen Pants + Shirt Set

My sister loves the Quince short sleeved linen tops $36 (she has a few).

So this year, I ordered a set in olive, the shirt paired with easy wide-leg drawstring pants $42 (that conveniently come in three lengths and in lots of colors–I wear the white pants a lot, even as a bathing suit cover-up). I added a white tee underneath the open shirt and a turquoise necklace (from my mother-in-law’s collection). The whole thing feels relaxed yet polished. These are similar low wedge sandals.

5. Breezy Green Print Dress with Pockets and a Great Hat

This is the kind of dress you throw on in the morning and feel ready to go (comes in regular, petite and tall). Similar low wedge sandals.

I wore it with my new wide-brim hat by Eric Javits (on sale now–LOVE it). This well-made hat has UPF 50+ (blocks 98% UVA/UVB rays) and is rollable and packable.

Also, Lisi Lerch with a pearl and quartz beads necklaces and Freyers sunglasses.

6. The Embroidered Ivory Pull-over Caftan

The embroidered off-white caftan is comfortable for at-home entertaining or dinner at a resort.

The loose silhouette (in regular, tall and petite, I’m wearing a regular) manages to feel both casual and special at the same time. I paired it with squared toed leather flip flops and vintage turquoise beads.

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The Common Thread

All six of these outfits make getting dressed feel easy. Natural fabrics, relaxed shapes, comfortable shoes, some simple jewelry, and of course, a fresh white tee, go a long way as Summer heats up.

Let’s see what Annie and Cindy are wearing this Summer.

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