Need a go to outfit for summer

[Anonymous]

I feel like my go to is white jeans or pants with a cute black tee and sandals.

A few of my whites:
https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=650012012&vid=1&pcid=1059471&cid=1059471&nav=meganav%3ABottoms%3ACategories%3APants#pdp-page-content

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/the-longline-straight-leg-jeans-tile-white/8780943?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FJeans%20%26%20Denim&color=100

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jadyn-wide-leg-jeans-vivid-white/8119256?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FJeans%20%26%20Denim&fashioncolor=White&color=100

(I prefer white to the ivory because you can bleach them if needed)

Black tops:
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-tie-neck-top/8673882?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=650

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/liverpool-los-angeles-short-sleeve-v-neck-t-shirt/8639939?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=001

Sandals:
https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/shoes/sandals/kayureg-olympia-sandals/P1713?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=gold&colorProductCode=P1713

[Anonymous]

Gauze pants or maxi skirt, a high-neck tank top, cardigan if needed, and Birkenstock Gizehs.

[Anonymous]

This is for a very casual outfit, but it is very flattering and so comfortable.

https://www.southmoonunder.com/products/flared-asha-floral-jumpsuit?variant=48728069898492&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&kudos_platform=Google&kudos_source=20568750185&kudos_medium=PaidSearch&kudos_adid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB7-dIPSGdivvZOo_bDlcDg32ee2dtnUVgWNtCjBpjamAlJqjk-WzZsIaAiOoEALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=20568750185&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_adgroup=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20562640230&gbraid=0AAAAADvMyMkYIrMWegLZqCMGDq3GMS9v4

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have like 4 gauze maxi skirts from old navy, I pair that with all cotton scoop tank tops basically all summer. It’s breezy, looks put together super comfortable

I don’t think old navy is selling those this year sadly. My teen has one she bought last year and it was great for touring Europe in hot summer days with a tank top and then a wrap in our bag for churches or air conditioning. Quince has something similar that I’ve been eyeing.
My go to for the same hot European vacation was a pact sundress and then a gauze short sleeved shirt from Costco that I could throw on over it like a light jacket. I think Costco does have some of the gauze back in stock this summer, and lands end and LL bean also seem to have some.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Midi dress or skirt with a cotton tank, something like this:

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/lowen-midi-skirt/

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E482982-000/00

Lightweight layer, usually a lightweight shirt worn open. I have several in linen, but you can also do a cotton like this:

https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/max-shirt/casual-white#size-0

If a shirt isn't right, I also have a bunch of cotton cardigans like this:

https://factory.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/sweaters/cardigans/classic-cotton-cardigan-sweater/MF162

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/nordstrom-rack-crewneck-cardigan/8299926

For shoes I either do a simple sneaker (go to are Reebok Club Cs), a flat sandal (Birkenstock Mayari), or a plain slide in brown or black.

I wear the same standard jewelry most days -- wedding/engagement rings, gold studs or huggie hoops, a modern bronze bangle I've had forever.

I also almost always wear a heat for sun protection, either classic straw fedora or a baseball cap.

Great look. I love the skirt!

[Anonymous]

this woman posts outfit formulas every week : https://www.instagram.com/bethanyannstyles/

i love love love them. easy things that you probably already have in your closet, she puts together nice outfits that are hip, yet not too young looking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is for a very casual outfit, but it is very flattering and so comfortable.

https://www.southmoonunder.com/products/flared-asha-floral-jumpsuit?variant=48728069898492&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&kudos_platform=Google&kudos_source=20568750185&kudos_medium=PaidSearch&kudos_adid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB7-dIPSGdivvZOo_bDlcDg32ee2dtnUVgWNtCjBpjamAlJqjk-WzZsIaAiOoEALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=20568750185&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_adgroup=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20562640230&gbraid=0AAAAADvMyMkYIrMWegLZqCMGDq3GMS9v4

but it looks like your azz ate your outfit. no thx.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the brand Pact. They have a ton of cotton gauze clothes that are very light but as hard to maintain as linen. I live in them in the summer. They also have a lot of sundresses, which aren't my jam but could work well.

Meant to write NOT as hard to maintain as linen!!!!

[Anonymous]

My problem every summer is I buy cute summer clothes with the intention of looking nice but really I just want to be outdoors and active so I spend most of the summer in athletic clothing so I can always pop out for a walk, or a hike, or just be outside doing whatever. Feels like I waste a lot of summer clothing opportunities but changing from a cute outfit to the sporty stuff to go be active would be a deterrent to me so I just live in the activewear

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem every summer is I buy cute summer clothes with the intention of looking nice but really I just want to be outdoors and active so I spend most of the summer in athletic clothing so I can always pop out for a walk, or a hike, or just be outside doing whatever. Feels like I waste a lot of summer clothing opportunities but changing from a cute outfit to the sporty stuff to go be active would be a deterrent to me so I just live in the activewear

This is me every day, year-round. So many cute outfits in my closet, waiting to be worn...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My problem every summer is I buy cute summer clothes with the intention of looking nice but really I just want to be outdoors and active so I spend most of the summer in athletic clothing so I can always pop out for a walk, or a hike, or just be outside doing whatever. Feels like I waste a lot of summer clothing opportunities but changing from a cute outfit to the sporty stuff to go be active would be a deterrent to me so I just live in the activewear

This is me every day, year-round. So many cute outfits in my closet, waiting to be worn...

omg this is me too. I can’t take a brisk walk in a skirt or linen pants so yeah it’s active wear all year. And I always have the best intentions when I summer rolls around to be better about this.

[Anonymous]

I'm in my 40's and WFH. I wear whatever nightgown I wore to bed the night before. To go out I wear 7/8 leggings and a t-shirt with sneakers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem every summer is I buy cute summer clothes with the intention of looking nice but really I just want to be outdoors and active so I spend most of the summer in athletic clothing so I can always pop out for a walk, or a hike, or just be outside doing whatever. Feels like I waste a lot of summer clothing opportunities but changing from a cute outfit to the sporty stuff to go be active would be a deterrent to me so I just live in the activewear

I wear "cute outfits" practically every day, even while walking my large rambunctious dog. True, I don't hike or jog, but long walks are fine (and the dog makes me run on some stretches). Cute doesn't have to mean restrictive or uncomfortable. I wear light summer sneakers. I don't like most athletic clothes, because they're polyester and utilitarian, whereas I like cotton, ruffles, flowers, girly stuff like that. Yesterday I wore a dress with ruffles and a straw hat to walk my dog. My gym uniform is a cotton yoga set I found on Fair Indigo. It doesn't stick to me like the usual plastic leggings, which is great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My problem every summer is I buy cute summer clothes with the intention of looking nice but really I just want to be outdoors and active so I spend most of the summer in athletic clothing so I can always pop out for a walk, or a hike, or just be outside doing whatever. Feels like I waste a lot of summer clothing opportunities but changing from a cute outfit to the sporty stuff to go be active would be a deterrent to me so I just live in the activewear

I wear "cute outfits" practically every day, even while walking my large rambunctious dog. True, I don't hike or jog, but long walks are fine (and the dog makes me run on some stretches). Cute doesn't have to mean restrictive or uncomfortable. I wear light summer sneakers. I don't like most athletic clothes, because they're polyester and utilitarian, whereas I like cotton, ruffles, flowers, girly stuff like that. Yesterday I wore a dress with ruffles and a straw hat to walk my dog. My gym uniform is a cotton yoga set I found on Fair Indigo. It doesn't stick to me like the usual plastic leggings, which is great.

Yes that sounds like it works for you. A lot of what you describe would be uncomfortable for the activities I do so although I see your point it turns out it just doesn’t work out for me. I think I’m especially particular about feeling restricted though. I’m the kind of person who can’t even wear shirts with sleeves or sweatshirts or full leggings to the gym because I end up feeling suffocated.