Hello and welcome to my latest blog post. This week I will be talking about summer staples that are key items in my wardrobe for this time of year. Now we all know I don’t have what you would call a capsule wardrobe, I have an extensive wardrobe 😂 but there are some things that I do wear on repeat! All of these items can be mixed and matched to create different looks.
On to the items….
First up a maxi dress, which is great for dressing up for evenings or dressing down for the day. This one is a shirt dress from H&M that also comes in black and a floral pattern. Next a good pair of black heeled sandals, these are super versatile and also comfy to walk in which is a key consideration these days!
Another key item is a white dress, with a tan this would look even nicer! This is from Reiss and I got in at the outlet store in Portsmouth so I can’t see it online but I have found an alternative from Silk Fred that is a super similar style. I also think loafers are a really good summer shoe that go with so many outfits, these are beige ones but I also have some black ones to mix and match with.
Outfit three has three key summer staple items, first up a good striped shirt, this could be in any colour combo. I would say an oversized one is good to have because you can make so many different outfits. This is from H&M and I have it is green and blue as well. Secondly a good pair of denim shorts are essential for this season and these ones are a good fit for me. They are H&M and they have them in various colours. Last up are my Birkenstock’s that you will remember from last weeks full blog on them. These are mine that I got from ASOS.
This outfit also has three key summer essentials that you could mix and match across all these looks. My sleeveless T-shirt is one I have been wearing on repeat, it is from shockingly H&M! Here is a link to it and a couple of alternatives, a cotton T-shirt version and another sleeveless version is a few different colours. Next up a good pair of white jeans in whatever style you find comfortable, these are from Stradivarius and are high waisted slim fit ones. Finally some white trainers are super easy to wear and style at this time of year and all year round. Mine were a bargain from Matalan.
This whole outfit is made up of summer staples I would say. Starting with the lightweight blazer, this is a great one for day or night just to throw on when the English weather is being unkind. This is a light green colour and is from H&M, they also have it in a few other lovely colours. Next up the ribbed vest top is another piece that can go with so many outfits, jeans, formal trousers, shorts or skirts! This is a creamy colour but is also available in other classic colours. Lastly these light wash jeans are a good basis to have in your wardrobe, I think a lighter colour makes jeans feel more summery.
I think if you are struggling for what to wear you can’t go wrong with a T-shirt, blazer and jeans combo.
On to my last three summer staples, a good white tee, linen trousers and an oversized white shirt. Starting with the white tee this is from Stradivarius, but you will find good ones in most high street stores. I have heard good things about the Arket and & Other Stories ones if you are willing to pay a bit more for them. Next up the oversized white shirt is a great piece to throw over dresses, T-shirt’s and even bikinis and shorts as an additional layer. Lastly a pair of linen trousers, I find them a good alternative when you don’t want to wear jeans, you could dress them up for an evening look with a black vest top, heeled sandals and some gold jewellery.
That’s it for my summer staples blog, I hope you have enjoyed reading and found some ideas for classic pieces to add to your wardrobe to see you through these summer months and maybe even beyond. I haven’t decided on next weeks blog yet so it will be a surprise!
Thanks again for reading, see you next week.
Katy 💕
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