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A wardrobe is a work-in-progress; overtime and across seasons we amass various things that can then have us look back and ask ourselves why we did it (UGG boots and mini skirts?! Oh the shame…). Trends change quicker than spring turns into summer, and it can be next to impossible to keep up appearances. With so much happening around us, it can be daunting to follow a trend, and downright confusing—skinny jeans or wide leg denim?? (For the record, both are absolutely in style and necessary). Still, there are some things you simply must have, and the five key items below will keep your wardrobe effortlessly chic without breaking the bank.
1) Jump on the banana boat: Summer palettes have been established, and designers have spoken: black is boring! Yellow is king of colors and will compliment any skin tone. Nearly every collection has included a full range of the hue, from golden sunflower to muted lemonade. Opt for a paler version if you’re super-tan, or have a dark or olive complexion, although most hues will still be flattering, but think bright sunshine shades if you’re fair. Metro Style’s Cutaway Satin Blazer is a skillfully detailed piece with a single-button closure, and is the perfect shade. The structured cut is amazingly sexy with jeans and heels for an evening out—way more eye-catching than black.
2) Sling ‘em back: A pair of woven, sling-back flats are essential for your warm-weather wardrobe. Metallic leather gives a modern edge to the huarache on Belle by Sigerson Morrisson’s Sling-Back Woven Flat. The braided overlay and sling-back invoke an Indian summer in Morocco, look incomparably fashionable, and will save your feet from the nightmarish torture of stilettos.
3) White Light, White Heat: In case you have been in a coma for the past few months, let us recap: white is the new black and the perfect little dress is now donning the popular color with confidence. A white dress is a summer must-have, whether it be a cocktail, a sheath, or a tunic dress. Anna Sui’s White Lace Ruffle Dress has a ruffled hemline, and faint, girlish details that are sweet enough to be ultra-feminine without giving you a cavity.
4) Sew Me the Money: Give the leather a rest and tote your stuff in a beautifully embroidered bag. Megan Park’s Fabric Bag is a dream in jacquard black and white with embroidered detailing, and doesn’t forgo function—it boasts internal pockets and magnetic closure.
5) Prints charming: Leave your mark with a bold-colored printed top—the newest ones are instant mood lifters, body-slimmers, tan-enhancers…you get the idea. This season’s prints are soft and subtle, invoking nature and ancient cultures, making them far easier to wear than their geometric relatives from the ‘80s. Sue Wong’s plunging V-Neck Silk Tunic dazzles in brilliant red and gold with an embellished medallion in the center, and will have you looking more colorful and punchy than the Mai Tais you’ll be sipping.
Because while it’s important to stay afloat when it comes to fashion, it is not necessary to drown in a sea of overwhelming and impossible-to-follow trends. A few statement elements will add some wardrobe flavor to your old standbys, and still keep you the epitome of cool in the heat of summer.
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