It's about that time during peak summer when I'm experiencing warm-weather wardrobe fatigue, and I'm looking to give my outfits a fresh injection of trendy energy. Of course, there's no lack of fashion inspiration to invigorate my outfits this season. After gathering nifty styling ideas from the runways, chic outfits on Instagram, and, yes, even Zara's website, for the past few weeks, I've saved some of the coolest summer styling ideas that I plan on copying to give my outfits a trend-forward touch throughout summer and into fall.
Below, I'm sharing easy and affordable tweaks and additions that you can easily make within your day-to-day looks that will unquestionably add an of-the-moment touch to your summer wardrobe.
Wear Your Scarf as a Belt
An easy and of-the-moment styling trick we're spotting all over the fashion crowd this season is silky scarves worn as belts. We're seeing printed silky squares folded and styled over dresses, skirts, shorts, and trousers. It's an affordable way to make your outfit instantly trend-forward.
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Add a Long Pendant Necklace
One of the easiest ways to add an of-the-moment touch to your outfit this summer is by throwing on a chic long pendant necklace over your tank top, tee, or dress. This season's long necklaces feature everything from pearls, gemstones, shells, and tassels—and there are plenty of affordable options if you look in the right places.
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Finish Your Look With Flip-Flops
Just one look at Instagram and you'll see everyone is wearing flip-flops, and not just at the pool or beach. The fashion set is embracing the affordable trend, wearing them with everything from trousers to knee-length skirts and chic dresses. Slip them on to look chic—zero effort required.
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Add a Pop of Limoncello
Limoncello has been taking over butter yellow as the It color of the summer season. Add a pop of the punchy hue to your look via a handbag, tank top, or heels. The shade is sure to reinvigorate your look this summer.
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Match Your Raffia Bag to Your Raffia Hat
We all love a raffia bag for summer, but an outfit isn't complete without a raffia hat. We're seeing bucket hat silhouettes in particular reign supreme, as they're the perfect finishing touch to a warm-weather look.
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