Ah, summer! The season of weekends by the pool, al fresco brunches, and Friday afternoons out of office. When it comes to summer dressing, the easier and more effortless, the better. The warmer months call for a more laid-back approach to dressing, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style. For the past month, I’ve been saving some of the coolest summer outfits to my Instagram collection that are trendy, cool, and super easy to copy. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all. These summer outfits below are for every occasion—from summer in the city to poolside looks and vacation-ready pieces—guaranteed to incite major compliments. So if you’re looking for a little outfit inspiration for the sunny months ahead, these seven summer outfits below are sure to get your summer sartorial juices flowing.
City-Chic
If there's one outfit I can't wait to wear this summer, it's an of-the-moment linen short suit—a favorite among fashion girls right now. It's the perfect outfit for a day of meetings in the city.
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Matching Long Linen Shorts ($96)
Cool by the Pool
If you're going to invest in one thing this summer, make it a statement swimsuit. I love this Solid & Striped belted one-piece in the most Insta-worthy print. For an easy cover-up, pair it with a bright linen wrap dress (worn open) and finish the look with chic a straw tote for all your poolside necessities.
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Day-to-Night
I've fallen hard for this Rixo printed slip dress. It's the perfect piece to take you from day-to-night in style. Pair with this season's sporty sandals to give the look a casual edge.
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Work-Perfect
Everything about this chic layered look is utter perfection. Pair Zara's prim lilac tweed midi-skirt over a colorful pleated dress for a statement desk-to-drinks look. Metallic sandals add a sleek finishing touch.
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Vacation-Ready
If you haven't invested in an animal print piece, then now is the time. The trend is here to stay—with cool girls everywhere embracing the new neutral within their summer looks. Zebra prints, in particular, are trending hard right now.
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Statement Style
Song of Style's new collection has the chicest warm-weather pieces to get us excited for summer. This pastel yellow skirt set is at the top of our wish list.
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Matching Gala Mini Skirt ($148)
Easy and Effortless
For an easy and effortless no-think outfit that will see you through summer, pair light-wash jeans with a pretty white blouse. Of-the-moment clear wedges add the chicest finishing touch. Simple yet striking.
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