5 Items you need for Summer
Summer is here. Heat. Humidity. Pool parties. BBQs. Lake Days. Beach Vacations.
I personally love the summer. It feels like a fresh start in the middle of the year! All sorts of new seasonal celebrations and some of my favorite fabrics that you can beat the heat in but still look chic.
Being from Texas, I am seasoned in hot and humid dressing and it’s only fair that I let you in on a couple of my best kept summer secrets to keeping your style while staying cool.
1. Linen Pants
These should be a summer staple! Lightweight, breathable and so many different styles to fit your personal style. I love wearing linen when monochrome dressing - the texture paired with a cotton tee or ribbed tank is perfection!
Trouser for the more structured lady- also a sustainable brand. Love these from DISSH - NORAH NATURAL LINEN PANT $99
Drawstring for the more causal women. Reformation- Olina Linen Pant $179
Gathered waist mixing both comfort and syle here with a linen blend. LULUS - Hit the Breeze Beige Smocked Wide-Leg Pants $49
2. Rafa Tote Bag
This classic never goes out of style: dressed up or casual about the town. Add it to any outfit to scream summer chic!
This tote is perfect for the pool, beach or just an everyday tote. I am also a sucker for black accents in the summer. Mango - Natural Fiber Shopper $59
For the more structured ladies; I love that it has a long strap too - also comes in different sizes and colors. Sezane- Justine Basket $285
If you are ready to invest. I am in love with this shape! Khaite - The Medium Lotus Tote $1,650
3. Stripped Poplin Button Up
Wether you are more preppy or more laid back the poplin stripped button up is easy to integrate into your summer rotation. Wear over a swimsuit, open with a tank and some loose jean shorts or with a matching pair of boxer shorts.
Loving red this year! Daily Drills - Poplin stripe button down $110
If stripes are not as much your thing- a more monochrome version. Frame - Oversized Pinstripe $119
Classic thin stripe option. Hommegirls - Stripe Cotton- Poplin Shirt $245
4. Versital Slide
Summer seems to beg for barefoot moments - so a slid is your best friend no matter what your activity or occasion. These are great options to go to the pool or to that summer party.
Classic Chic Neutral. Emme Parsons - Bari Pool Slide $275
A little platform - my personal favorite. Kelsi Dagger - Dover Jute Platform Sandals $140
A black moment because, yes it is still a neutral, also note the tan and brown strands too. Schultz - Trassie Sporty Sandal $148
5. Linen Dress
Linen is forever a favorite for the summer - no one wants something clinging to them in 100 degrees. Get a linen dress that makes you feel chic no matter if you are glistening or not.
Chic align - flattering for any shape. Love the tie in the back to adjust the tightness to your liking! Faithful the Brand - Lui Mini Linen Dress $109
Loose maxi to keep you cool and chic. Reiss - Stevie Color Block Maxi $161
Halter high neck and open back maxi. Velvet - Polly Open Back Linen Dress $161
Get stocked up on these before summer starts and you will be cool, chic and prepared for anything that comes your way.
Feel free to reach out to me or leave a comment below for any styling questions!