Summer Outfits For Women: A Personal Stylist’s Guide
As a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, I’m asked every year how to dress well in summer but with the current heat wave this question is popping up constantly! Here in Nashville the heat has been off the charts so I’ve been experimenting with different summer styles and can’t wait to give you a breakdown!
Summer Work Outfits
An important element of elevated summer outfits is accessorizing! Even if it’s blazing hot and humid you can make your outfit look complete by adding layering necklaces, statement earrings, or adding a hairband. I highly recommend getting strategic with fabrics and avoiding tight-fitting clothes. I choose looser styles like wide-leg cropped pants and breathable fabrics like cotton and linen for my clients when we’re doing personal shopping in the summer. If you don’t know how to pick fabrics well check out my Clothing Care 101 course for a breakdown. Hot weather should never keep you from being the best-dressed person at the office!
Check out some of the best summer work outfits for women below.
Casual Summer Outfits
An easy trick to level up your casual summer outfits is being intentional with your color palette! An old stylist's trick is to create a monochromatic (all the same color) or tonal outfit (shades of the same color). Even if the outfit is simple (i.e. just a tank and shorts), the color palette will add interest and impact. You can also use the “3 color rule”. In other words, limit your outfit to 3 colors only. It immediately adds a feeling of coordination without looking too matchy-matchy.
Use the casual summer outfit ideas below to help you dress with confidence!
Looking put together in the summer can feel like a challenge but with the right tips and tricks up your sleeve, I promise it will get easier! In my work as a personal stylist in Nashville, I’m always pushing myself to get creative, have fun with fashion, and find new ways to create outfits. Bring some of that mojo into your own closet week and don’t be afraid to try something new!
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