My Summer Style Is Simple and Elevated—7 Outfits I Can't Wait to Re-Create


Simplicity is my middle name when it comes to summer dressing. Once the temps hit over 75°F, I'm all about leaning into clean and elevated outfits that are easy to assemble yet still look polished and put-together. This is not always an easy feat in sweltering temps. To get inspired, I've been scouring Instagram for a whole host of summer outfit ideas that are easy, elevated, and anything but boring. Below, I'm sharing some of my favorite looks of summer so far. From matching linen separates to sleek poplin dresses, these ensembles ooze a relaxed and easy refinement that I can't wait to re-create myself this sunny season.
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Is it even summer if a white dress isn't in your outfit rotation? Opt for one with a trending fit-and-flare silhouette with a minimalist aesthetic. Simple yet striking.
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A simple white linen top-and-trouser combo is an easy no-think outfit option for day or night. Style with strappy sandals and a trending cord necklace.
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It's all about full white skirts this season. Give it a polished touch and style it with a chic longline vest and sleek sandals. This is an elevated outfit for when you need to look put-together in the sweltering heat.
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For a look that oozes classic French-girl vibes, simply style a strapless tube top with vintage-inspired straight-leg jeans. A pair of chic kitten-heel mules finishes the look perfectly.
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A versatile striped blue button-down will unquestionably serve as your wardrobe hero year-round. In the summer, style it with easy wide-leg white linen pants, a polished black belt, and statement summer jewelry.
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Style influencer TyLynn Nguyen wrote in her caption of this outfit, "Simple is sexy." After seeing this look, I couldn't agree more.
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For an effortless day-to-night look, stick to an ivory color palette, and accent the look with a pop of red with your shoes. Style a silky camisole with relaxed jeans and kitten heels for a perfect "summer in the city" outfit.
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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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