Summer Style Staples to Add to Your Closet

Hi, Lovelies!

Every year, I try to block off two months that I don’t spend a dime on anything frivolous. I essentially put myself on a spending freeze. As a blogger, it can be hard to not buy a product or clothing piece to share with you all, but I don’t think I would be really doing my job if I couldn’t show you how to put together outfits with pieces that you most likely already have in your wardrobe.

I’ve put together a simple list of pieces that you should have in your summer wardrobe that will help you make many different looks for any occasion or summer event you will be attending. It also makes a great packing list for any upcoming vacations on your summer schedule!

Knit White Top

Find a versatile white top that you can layer with, dress up with a skirt or down with a pair of shorts or jeans. I love ones with ruffle sleeves or eyelet details that take a basic knit top up a notch.

Gingham Button-Down Top

I love a good gingham print, but there isn’t anything more classic or versatile than a navy gingham button-down top. Pair it casually with denim shorts like I am in the picture above, half-tuck it into a pair of white jeans or dress the top up with a great skirt.

Striped Tee

Navy, grey or red are all great summer colors for a striped tee. There really isn’t anything it won’t work with. I paired it with a fun skirt above for a nautical-inspired look.

Dressy Tank

I love a polyester/non-wrinkle cami or tank like the one I am wearing above. They are perfect for layering can be worn tucked or un-tucked and can dress up a pair of jeans or be worn to work with a skirt!

T-shirt Dress

The dress shown above isn’t quite a t-shirt dress but if you know me, you know that they are one of my most-worn summer pieces. I love styling them with a denim jacket and wedges for dinner out or casually with a pair of sandals, sneakers or loafers.

Classic Skirt

Above I am wearing a gingham skirt but I love a great white or navy skirt like the scallop detail skirt shown in my original list graphic. Wear it with loafers or a pair of ballet flats for work, or dress it up with a tank and wedges for a night out.

White Dress

Change out your Little Black Dress for a great white dress. Here I am wearing a white maxi dress but there is nothing more versatile or pretty than an A-line eyelet white dress.

Versatile Tote

I love a bag that can go everywhere with me. A navy or cognac colored tote bag is the perfect option. I love how easy to pack my Longchamp bag is. It’s my go-to travel bag.

Summer Hat

I am so obsessed with the hat I am wearing above. My husband makes fun of me for how frequently I wear it. Everyone needs a good summer hat they can wear to the beach, the pool, or just about anywhere else (if you are me).

White Jeans

Above I dressed up my white jeans with the cami top and wedges. Wear them casually with a striped tee or the gingham button-down top.

Cute Sunnies

I pretty much rotate between four pairs of sunglasses that I love:

• Aviators
• Tortoise Oversized
• Black/White Cat-Eye

Denim Shorts

It doesn’t get more All-American than a fun pair of denim shorts. I love styling them with button-downs or tees and a good pair of sneakers or sandals.

Denim Jacket

The best way to layer in the summer, spring and fall. Simple, neutral but always helps to pull together any look.

Shoes

Below I listed the four pairs of shoes I wear the most frequently:

• Nude Wedges
• Metallic Sandals
• Loafers/Boat Shoes
• Ballet Flats

I hope this brings you a little inspiration and helps you put together some great outfits with pieces you already have.

xoxo,

Kalyn