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.
$67 This mini dress can be casual or dressy, and the lightweight cotton blend will feel almost like a second skin. $128 A linen blend looks sharp in this on-trend vest. $109 Slick your hair back and throw on some statement earrings, like this floral-inspired gold pair.
$64 Organic cotton with a touch of stretch and sweet detailing elevates your everyday tank top. $68 Silk is naturally thermoregulating but so much nicer when machine-washable. This skirt will pair with any top.
$60 A lightweight paper hat to shield you from the sun can also be a chic accessory. $59 Matching sets are a low-lift way to look polished, like with this crop top and long flowy skirt . $88 A one-and-done linen dress is effortlessly pretty and cool.
$50 Lululemon's foray into causal wear is stylish, like this wear-anywhere bodysuit. It features all the benefits of the brand's activewear with breathable, stretch fabric. $78 These pants are made for summer with fabric that wicks sweat and dries fast, yet they look so cute no one will know they aren't designer.
$128 Skims is known for comfort, but the brand's cotton pieces stand out as breathable and won't wrinkle like linen for travel. Mini-dresses match every kind of footwear, making them incredibly versatile. $68 $48 This citrus-scented styling cream has a little mascara wand-type applicator to smooth flyaways and baby edges, making it a summer hair hero.
$18 If chafing is bringing you down, these lightweight cotton-blend shorts get rave reviews for under skirts or lounging. $27 RELATED CONTENT: Best Lists Style Sales & Deals News Sales & Deals.
