Happy Thursday, ladies! I’m writing you from Tybee Island. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, which is nice. Good to stay busy and active. If you’re interested, you can follow me along on Instagram. Weather is warm and perfect for laying out by both the pool and the beach. So much so, that I was particularly inspired to share more summer essentials.
If you missed it, we kicked off our yearly column last week with 5 Summer Essentials Every Woman Should Own. Today, I’m focusing on:
- white dresses
- swimsuits
- cover-ups
- striped tees
- print shirts & blouses.
I’ve got a lot of inspiration outfits for you today, so I’m hoping to spur on some creativity with your Summer wardrobe. Let’s see what I came up with.
The Summary
Today, I’m wrapping up my two-part series with 5 more summer essentials
Today, I’m focusing on white dresses, swimsuits, cover-ups, striped tees, and print shirts & blouses
I’ve pulled in 15 different inspiration outfits, so a ton of ideas today
For each item type, I’ve recreated 1 inspiration outfits and 3 of my favorite versions of that item
5 More Summer Essentials
1. White Dress
The humble cousin to the little black dress, don’t underestimate the power of the little white dress. It’s easy, effortless, and perfect for a hot summer day.
A dress is one and done. just add your favorite accessories, and you’re ready to walk out the door. A white dress will always make my top summer wardrobe essentials list.
Similar outfit
Board: Midi Dress | Bucket Bag | Leather Wrap Belt | Wedge Sandal
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2. Swimsuit
What’s better on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool? Some of us have an allergic reaction to summer swimsuits, but who wants to miss a day spent by the ocean, lake, or pool?
Honestly, you don’t need a beach bod to lounge poolside. All you need is a cute swimsuit! today, we’re stepping into summer with summer swimsuits.
Similar Outfit
Board: Swim Dress | Boy Friend Shirt Cover-Up | Bucket Hat | Straw Tote
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3. Cover-Up
Coverups are also easy to pair with one-pieces especially. Go for a sarong, gauzy dress, oversized tee, or hoodie. The choice is yours. (And don’t forget your hat; it’s a must-have for a beach vacay.)
Similar Outfit
Board: Hooded Swim Cover Up | Slide Sandal | Straw Fedora | Allington Straw Tote | One-Shoulder Swimsuit
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4. Breton Tee
I can never resist adding the beloved striped tee to my top summer wardrobe essential list. I’ve said this many times before: every year, I add one or two more striped tees to my wardrobe. Why? They’re sporty and chic and go with shorts, skirts, pants, and denim. the list is exhaustive.
Similar Outfit
Board: Striped Shirt | Two-Button Blazer | Trousers | Pointed Toe Pump
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5. Print Shirts
A summer print shirt can be casual and chic, and it goes with so many things. Don’t be afraid to add patterns to jazz up your summer neutrals. Really, just have fun, fun, and more fun with these.
Board: Floral Camp Shirt | Bucket Bag | Espadrille Sandal | Perfect Shorts
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I wish whatever brand originally manufactured some of your clothes would issues a “SACA” label and offer those timeless, classics again! Especially the white dresses that are shown with the brown belt. The links are close but . . .
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