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Summer wedding season is upon us, and, particularly if you’re in a certain age group, you may have more than one event to attend. Here are twelve outfit ideas to help you look fabulous at every one:
1/ abstract print dress and blush colored cardigan // 2/ navy crepe dress and lightweight scarf // 3/ striped strapless dress and wedges // 4/ full skirt and ballet flats // 5/ colorblock dress and floral cardigan // 6/ painterly maxi skirt and point toe flats
Every so often, you get invited to a wedding where the vibe just isn’t quite your vibe. We’ve all been there. For me, that’s a country club wedding. Despite having worked at a country club in high school (or maybe because of it), that’s never been my scene. But this outfit says, “I know how to dress for an occasion and still make a statement at the same time.” You won’t be in danger of upstaging the bride, but there’s a good chance you might turn a few heads on the dance floor.
1/ fire and spice dress // 2/ iris necklace // 3/ saturday morning foldover clutch // 4/ amy bracelet 5/ nude leather heel
Just because you’re wearing less clothes during the hotter months doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them. Summer’s skimpier dress code provides ample opportunities to hone your pattern mixing skills, especially when you play with prints from head to toe by adding in a patterned shoe.
1/ striped guaze tank // 2/ floral short // 3/ audrey necklace // 4/ playa sandals
Distressed jeans don’t always have to mean an outfit full of attitude. It can actually play a nice counterpart to a more uptown look, keeping an outfit like this from getting a little too polished. It makes for the perfect blend of feminine and edgy, topped off nicely by a statement necklace that adds a subtle hint of texture to a similar colored top.
1/ silk ruffle blouse // 2/ distressed jeans // 3/ melissa necklace // 4/ barrel bag // 5/ amy bracelet // 6/ amalia skimmer
One of my secret ambitions is to own a summer camp. Perhaps it was too much time spent watching the original Parent Trap or reading that one Babysitters Club Super Special where they were all camp counselors, but as a kid, I was obsessed with the idea of summer camp. I even spent my time drawing maps of
imaginary summer camps I would one day own or attend.
As an adult, my fascination with summer camp hasn’t changed, though now I’d rather own a summer camp for grownups.
So it’s no surprise that my go to summer look might be described as modern camp counselor. I love shorts and a basic top for summer. Swap the tennis shoes for ballet flats, the whistle for a long necklace, and the clipboard for a clutch, and you’ve turned the camp counselor look from fashion victim to style icon.
1/ silk ruffle blouse // 2/ chino short // 3/ georgia necklace // 4/ saturday morning foldover clutch // 5/ emma ballet flats
One of the things I love about summer is that style doesn’t have to be complicated. A great, summer weight black dress, a statement necklace, and sandals are all it takes to be comfortable and pulled together at the same time. You can always top it off with a hat for an extra dose of style.
1/ stitchmosaic shift dress // 2/ fedora // 3/ melissa necklace // 4/ jensen flat sandal
Shorts don’t have to scream casual. In fact, with shorts, it’s totally possible to put together a polished look that will hold up on even the hottest of days.
1/ chiffon shirt // 2/ eyelet shorts // 3/ iris statement necklace // 4/ downing tote // 5/ hildred loafers
I’m not the kind of person who dresses in holiday specific colors (I’m talking about you, St. Patrick’s Day) but I would make an exception if I had this amazing, painterly red, white, and blue skirt.
1/ linen and silk tank // 2/ painterly print skirt // 3/ maya necklace // 4/ origami clutch // 5/ two-tone heels
Jeans, a basic top, and tote are the perfect combo for running your Saturday morning errands. Then, just pop on a great necklace and wedges you’re ready for the cook out your friends are hosting Saturday night!
1/ striped t-shirt tunic // 2/ distressed jeans // 3/ bronze amy necklace // 4/ contrast stitch tote // 5/ espadrille wedges
Let’s face it. This time of year is full of events. Graduations. (And graduation parties.) Bridal showers. Weddings. Baby showers. Awards ceremonies. The list can seem endless.
This outfit would be pretty much perfect for any of them.
Though, of course, if you were wearing it to graduation, you’ll want to skip the cardigan under your gown. You can always toss it on later, especially if you attend a school in the snow belt (like I did) where it’s been known to flurry during graduation.
1/ bronze amy necklace // 2/ duyan dress // 3/ cable knit cardigan // 4/ blush patent leather pumps