10 Summer fashion staples – timeless and always in style, is what I am going to help you create today! These ideas will inspire you to focus on effortless and simplistic styles that are actually really easy to incorporate!
I am very passionate about people dressing to their own personal style and preference. However, I also love discovering new trends and staying up to date, especially in summer. I do not go with every eb and flow within the fashion industry – that changes every week! But staying stylish is something that we all want and thankfully there is a side of fashion that is enduring, timeless, and chic, no matter what new item is trending. If you combine both timeless fashion staples and occasional new trending items, I believe you will crack the code to the perfect summer wardrobe.
Not every woman is going to enjoy the exact same movies or TV shows, so why do we expect everyone to be swept away by every new fashion trend? It’s just not going to happen, or be realistic for everyone’s budget.
Personal style is something we discover over time. We learn what works for us, what we like, what we feel comfortable in, and at some point we come to realize in advance, what new fashion trends are just not going to work for us. Now, before we dive in to the 10 Summer fashion staples, we need to establish how to identify your personal style.
TIP Your personal style should consist of:
-Items you feel comfortable in
-Items that compliment your personality (if you are a cottagecore lover but where graphic band tee’s it’s just not going to be ‘you’).
-Items that you want to wear time and time again.
-Items that are affordable for your financial priorities
-Items that are flattering to your body type.
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As we head into summer, and you’re looking to add to your summer wardrobe in a more mindful way, then adopting a capsule wardrobe is just the ticket. In other words, making the conscious choice to strategically build a wardrobe that’s composed of timeless, quality pieces that will not only play nicely together, but always be in style. This will allow you to mix and match countless outfits with little to no effort.
Furthermore, adding trending pieces to compliment your style, rather than influencing your style is what I believe to be the secret sauce for building a style that suits your personality and ensures that you are in control – not the fashion ‘experts’.
If you’re thinking—“This is it! This is the summer I buy timeless, quality pieces as the foundation of my personal style!”—you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for 10 summer fashion staples that are timeless and always in style.
White Tank Top/Tee
I have merged these 2 together because for the last 34 years of my life I have always had both in my wardrobe. They have worked as a blank canvas for new trends to shine their light, or to just keep a basic outfit looking simple and chic. Style a white top with stylish pants, a skirt, high waisted shorts, or under a summer dress.
Linen Pants
These are timeless for summer. I believe they will always be stylish. They instantly upgrade an outfit but can also be dressed down for the ultimate beach look. They are also ridiculously comfortable and scream summer. Good quality ones are a little more pricey but if you treat them with care, they will last year after year and be a perfect contribution to your capsule wardrobe.
Neutral Sandals
Every woman needs to have a great pair of summer sandals that are good quality that will last for years to come. I recommend a dainty thin pair that goes with absolutely everything! Then to also have a chunky pair, like birkenstocks that also go with everything but slightly change the look. I find that the chunky pair will create a more casual look.
Full piece Bathing suit
No matter what bathing suit is trending, the full piece bathing suit is always in style. But there is something mature, satisfying, and calming about building your wardrobe around the classics that keep you comfortable and secure. I find that full piece bathing suits are very flattering for any body type. It’s an easy choice.
Raffia Bags
Everyone needs to have a staple summer bag. Raffia bags are perfect because they scream summer and timeless style. They are practical and elevate any summer outfit. If you like the smaller cross over raffia bags, then you can totally opt in for a cheaper style, they last a surprisingly good amount of time if treated with care. However, if you want one that is larger to fit your laptop, water bottle etc. I would choose a good quality, more expensive one that will last the test of time and be ready for you everytime summer comes around. Sezane has a ‘Basket Justine’ bag which is on my wish list! The last thing I will say about these bags is that they are popular among french girls and that’s always a good sign!
White Shirt
This has become one of my favorite staples because you can wear it so many different ways. You can wear it fitted, oversized, open with a tank top or tied at the bottom. It also goes with almost anything, so it’s a timeless and in my opinion, essential summer capsule item.
Simple Sundress
My advice when considering a simple sundress for your capsule wardrobe is to keep it simple. This will ensure that it will stay classic, chic and can be either dressed up with heels, minimal yet classy jewelry and a lovely bag. Or you can dress it down with sandals, little to no jewelry. I recommend at least 2 sundresses for your capsule wardrobe. I like having a midi length and mini length, both are great for any summer occasion.
Jeans
Yes I know that styles of jeans will come and go but jeans in general will always be in style! The good thing about jeans is that whatever is ‘in’ will be in for a few years. So buying 1-2 expensive long lasting jeans and then 2-3 inexpensive jeans is what I would recommend. I always have at least 2 blue pairs, 1 black and 1 white. The skinny jeans were in for over a decade so it is definitely worth purchasing expensive, good quality jeans that will last for years to come.
Sunglasses
I have come to realise that yes a style of sunglasses might be the new trend, but sunglasses in general are always in. I went on instagram and looked up over 10 of my favourite influencers to see what style of sunglasses they were wearing and I was pleasantly surprised that they all were wearing different styles of sunglasses! This was refreshing to me as I have always changed up my sunglasses depending on my outfit and they were all doing the same! I personally have 2 expensive sunglasses, over $100, then I have a $40 pair and 2 pairs that were under $20. The point here is that sunglasses will always be in, and even though a certain type might be the new trend, that doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing the ones you have to be in style!
Striped Tee
I have always loved the classic striped tee. In summer it may not be the trendiest item in your wardrobe but I guarantee that it will still be a staple item that I don’t believe anyone looks bad in! To me it is the perfect example of giving off classic European, summer vibes. It is a staple I’ve always owned, and I will always own. Pairing a striped tee with white shorts or jeans will instantly give you an enhanced chic look that is such an easy outfit to pull off !
Remember, you do not have to always have the latest trendy item on the market to stay in style. Rather, buy 1 item a month of a trending item you actually ‘love’ rather than a lot of trendy items that will be done and gone within a few weeks. You do not have to give into the control of the fashion industry to look good, stylish and trendy. We covered the 10 Summer fashion staples, I hope they help you create a timesless and effortless capsule wardrobe that will always be in style!
I would love to hear what items you would also add to this list!
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Thank you!!!
