Living in South Florida you tend to have a constant summer wardrobe year-round. But, for most of the country your warmer clothes have been packed away during the harsh winter season. You’re probably counting down the days until you can break out your sleeveless tops and shorts (or, at least I would be!). Good news – the first day of Summer is this Thursday! It’s time to unpack your summer dresses and show a little skin! In today’s post with Talbots, I’m sharing 5 key pieces you need to create a summer capsule wardrobe. My two easy looks are versatile for so many different summer events, like play dates, running errands, date night or even the 4th of July.
Shop the Look
Outfit 1 – Dress: Talbots c/o // Shoes: Alexandre Birman // Bag: Gucci // Hat: Target (old, similar here)
Outfit 2 – Blazer: Talbots c/o // Top: Talbots c/o // Shorts: Talbots c/o // Bag: Chanel (similar here) // Sandals: Jeffrey Campbell
Every item you need to build a summer capsule wardrobe
So…this is summer! I swear I curled my hair and it looked bouncy pre-photos. But, the weather (and humidity) in Florida is unbearable from May through September. We already hit 90 degrees this past weekend! Anyways, getting excited for fashion is one way I look forward to the season. In my opinion, everything you need to create a chic summer capsule wardrobe is included in this post. With just this handful of great pieces you’ll have a ton of cute looks for the summer.
Lightweight linen blazer
If you don’t already own a linen blazer, now is the time to invest in one! I like to take style tips from Europeans and this is all I saw the women wearing when we were in Italy. Style this with slim trousers or get on board with summer’s favorite trend – the short’s suit! Pair it all with these blush mules.
White girlfriend shorts
Length is always a concern for me when it comes to shorts. So, this pair is intentionally longer for family affairs. Try these if you want something a bit shorter. They have ruffled pockets! You can wear either the top below or this peplum shell (comes in 5 colors and is under $50).
Striped top
This blue and white combination would be cute for the 4th of July with a red cardi or red accessories! A shell blouse like this is also great for work or for summer parties with friends when you want something more than just a tee or tank.
Seersucker dress
The fit and flare shape on this dress is feminine and flattering. It’s dressy enough for church on Sunday, but casual enough with flats for running errands. This dress will be your staple for summer.
Strappy sandals
My sandals are one of the only items here not from Talbots. But, while they’re super chic – they’re also expensive. Skip these if they’re too much of a splurge and try this nude pair that will be your go-to instead.
There you have it! Your complete summer capsule wardrobe that will get you compliments all season long! Mix and match these pieces to your hearts content. They’re literally all you need for a long weekend or week at the beach house with the family.
What’s your must-have item for summer? Share it with me in the comments below.
*This post is sponsored by Talbots, and I received compensation for my review. But, as always – all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links or purchase one of the products promoted, I’ll receive a commission.
