Summer is officially in a few weeks, but this past Memorial weekend, in my opinion, kicks off summer. I am working on building my summer capsule wardrobe guide with all the details featuring summer-style essentials and inspired looks. You can check out last year’s post here. In the meantime, I decided to share some of my tried and true summer essentials that you can add to your spring wardrobe to get summer ready.
THE Summer Essential: Sunscreen
If you’re not already using sunscreen, I BEG of you, please start. Whether it is winter and negative 10, or the dog days of summer and 95 sunscreen is a MUST. I grew up in the era of laying out doused in baby oil and am paying for it today. I apply sunscreen every morning and reapply throughout the day. I keep sunscreen in my bathroom, mudroom, car, and bag!
Sunscreen Favorites and Recommendations from My Dermatologist
Classic Summer Essential: Summer Dresses
A summer dress is so easy. One and done! A summer dress can take so much guesswork out of how to coordinate an outfit, especially with print and detail. Each of these dresses has some sort of element of visual interest. When looking for a dress think of your body type and shape. If you don’t know your shape, check out my free guide here. A lightweight linen dress is perfect to run around in on those blistering, hot days. For a fun event or night out, spice it up with a bright color or pattern. Here are a few of my favorites for summer.
Summer Dresses For All Occasions
Trending Summer Essential: Linen
Linen button-downs, breezy pants, and easy linen dresses are my goal for summer style. Breathable, effortless, and above everything else, it’s comfortable. The best part, no-one judges wrinkly linen! I want to wake up in the morning grab something comfortable and head out the door, but still look stylish. Coastal Grandma vibes once again. You will see linen everywhere this summer and it’s perfect for everything. It is appropriate for casual days to date nights, weddings and parties, and beach days. With summer around the corner, here are some pieces I own and am looking to purchase.
Shop Linen Pieces For Summer
Sandals
A summer sandal is my absolute favorite essential seasonal purchase. I have given you many, MANY options here. I know shoes can be difficult for a lot of you, so I created another guide this year to help narrow down choices when shopping for trending denim download the guide. For more details, read the post here about pairing this season’s popular denim styles and the type of shoe that looks best.
My Favorite Summer Sandals
Straw Totes
Want to add an effortless look to any outfit? Add a straw tote! They have really come a long way style-wise, a straw bag is not just for the beach. However, having a straw tote gives you the option to carry all your beach essentials like this towel, this packable straw hat, and your sunscreen!
Everyday Fashionable Straw Totes
Dainty Gold Jewelry
Summer is hot, jewelry can feel heavy so opting for dainty pieces is a great option. I have been a fan of Bauble Bar and Gorjana’s pieces for a while. My new recent dainty jewelry obsession comes from Jenny Bird (swoon). You will find the perfect layered necklaces, stackable bracelets and rings, and the perfect gold hoops to complete your look.
The Perfect Summer Accessories
Swim Cover-Ups
The number one reason to get a cute cover-up is, beach cover-ups protect you from the sun.
Excess sun exposure causes wrinkles, and age spots, accelerates the effects of aging, and increases the risk of skin cancer. Who in the hell wants that? So why not look cute and put together with a great swimsuit cover-up?
Fashion & Function
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