While we all love summer , this year's heat waves seem never-ending. Looking like your most fashionable self while trying to stay cool can feel daunting. Summertime is for going out and enjoying the season, whether on holiday somewhere tropical or at outdoor restaurants and backyard parties closer to home.
One thing is sure: Looking your best takes strategic planning when it's nearly 100 degrees (or hotter, depending on where you live), especially with sticky humidity. With many fast-fashion brands using fabrics like polyester, it may be worth springing for natural fabrics that allow skin to breathe, like organic cotton, poplin and bamboo. Consider timeless pieces to help build a summer wardrobe capsule collection that you look forward to unpacking every late spring.
Neutral colors are best for not showing sweat, and bold accessories add style without weight. From dresses you'll want to wear daily to evening 'fits that might have jaws dropping, scroll through for some of the best pieces to wear everywhere this summer. Care of brands like Reformation to Lululemon, we've got your summer all-star lineup covered.
This sultry pick from Nicole Richie 's House of Harlow line is soft and stretchy, perfect for going from the beach to dinner — and it's on sale right now. $208 $94 Laura Harrier X Reformation offers the most stylish summer-ready capsule collection, like this midi dress in lightweight Tencel. $178 This cotton crochet dress is perfect for the beach, vacation and beyond.
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