I Thought I Had No Clothes, But I Own Everything I Need for These 9 Summer Looks

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I know firsthand that there's nothing more annoying than being challenged after saying (or yelling), "I have nothing to wear," but I'm sorry—I must tell you that I'm here today to do just that. Even though I'm constantly shopping, I too often feel like I have no clothes, and quite frankly, it makes no sense. I have countless cute pieces in my closet, and at the very least, I have enough basics to put together summer outfit after summer outfit. What I lack at times, I realized, is the creativity or inspiration to do so.

With that in mind, I went looking—on Instagram, of course—for outfit ideas that I knew could be replicated with clothes I already own, and honestly, it was pretty easy. After finding a plethora of looks, I narrowed down my nine favorites to share with you here today because, as always, I've got your back. To see which made the cut and shop them if you please (this is Who What Wear, after all), keep scrolling.

1. Button-Down Shirt + Tank + Jeans

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And don't even worry about trying to match all your colors perfectly. In fact, this look proves that it might even work better when you don't.

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2. Silk Scarf + White Dress

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Apparently, the simple addition of a silk scarf around your head makes your white-dress outfit 10 times chicer.

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3. Tank + Slip Skirt

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Tank? Check. Slip skirt? Check. Outfit? Check.

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4. DIY Scarf Top + Shorts

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And just like that, you're transported to a tropical vacation.

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5. Button-Down + Matching Activewear Set 

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Here is your reminder that matching activewear sets always look put together, but a button-down will make your look even better.

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6. Muscle Tank + Trousers 

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This look can take you anywhere, from work to dinner to happy hour.

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7. Cardigan + Strappy Dress

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Make any old dress feel completely new by layering a cute cardigan over it.

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8. Tied Button-Down + Denim Bermuda Shorts 

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Yes, it is that simple.

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9. Blazer + Bra Top + Jeans

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Pro tip: Opt for a light linen blazer to serve as the perfect topper for summer nights.

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This post was published on an earlier date and has since been updated.

Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
Editor-at-Large

Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.