Regardless of what our summer plans look like, as the weather gets hotter, we always gravitate towards simpler, easy-to-style items. So we've looked through hundreds of collections to bring you a concise edit of 29 pieces that we think are no-brainers for this summer and years beyond. The below items are some of the simplest but most effective throw-on styles we have found that will make getting dressed in the morning a little easier. From April onwards, we often lean on timeless separates, and these are what our editors are wearing for days at home, afternoons in the sunshine and al fresco dining.
The easy-to-style buys we rate and would add to any summer capsule include elegant T-shirt dresses, comfortable Birkenstock sandals, linen trousers and throw-on dresses. The items below all have a minimalistic aesthetic, meaning they seamlessly mix and match together and require little to no thought when it comes to styling. Keep scrolling to shop these simple summer essentials.
Introducing your new throw-on knit top to wear with shorts, wide-leg trousers and slip skirts.
The new Missoma x Le Specs collection is so dreamy.
Just add a white vest and oversized linen shirt.
A vest is so easy to style with tailored trousers.
Timeless.
Pop this on over swimwear.
Try this zesty vest with camel wide-leg trousers.
They'll go with everything.
You'll be surprised at how many times you wear this throughout summer.
These will go with so many outfits.
Pair with chunky sandals.
The perfect summer dress.
Linen trousers might not be the most exciting item, but they are the kind of thing you'll live in all summer.
A ray of sunshine.
The fashion team all agree this is the perfect white T-shirt.
Totême's whole USP is easy-to-wear staples that are actually exciting.
Such a cool print.
These come in three colours and half sizes. We're sold.
For a little noughties styling.
These flatforms are just so chic.
You can't go wrong with elasticated-waist shorts.
A jewellery hero piece.
How cool is this colour?
Another It colour.
White denim is so good for summer.
These sandals from the Paula's Ibiza collection are so fun.
This shirt would look great with any jeans.
Well played, Khaite.
Love these cage sandals.
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2022.
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