This is the first year I’ve really gotten into dressing for summer. It is not my favorite season and I can count the number of times on one hand that I’ve truly been on (and have dressed for) a beach vacation. Yet somehow this lifelong northerner found her sartorial summer groove this year with some light and airy pieces! Dress for the weather, as they say…

Looking for more of my outfits? Take a peek at last month’s outfits post, featuring five favorite outfits that made getting dressed particularly fun.

01

Matching Set (shown above)

I feel so fancy in this matching set! It is so comfortable and tailored—the best of both worlds. The hat is one I bought on sale at Target previously but never wore until this year.

Product Sources:
Summersalt top, similar here from H&M
Summersalt pants, similar here from Target
Target hat (no longer available), similar here from Nordstrom Rack
Paravel bag, similar here from ASOS
Madewell sandals (no longer available), similar here from Madewell

02

Summer Statement Piece

I picked up this transitional, tablecloth-esque statement piece this month and felt a bit at a loss on how to wear it buttoned up like a dress. But opened up, it wears like a coat! Either way, this outfit works IMO.

Product Sources:
SKIMS bodysuit (sold out in black), similar here from Target
H&M shorts (no longer available), similar here and here from H&M
ZARA dress (no longer available), similar here from Mango
Lawn Party sunglasses chain
Kate Young for Tura sunglasses via Idun (no longer available), similar here from J. Crew
Madewell sandals (no longer available), similar here from Madewell

03

Maxi Dress for the Win

A maxi dress is the easiest, especially when paired with a hat like this one from Lorna Murray! I borrowed this basket from my daughter for a finishing touch.

Also … hi, Pearl.

Product Sources:
ZARA dress (no longer available), similar here from lemlem, similar here from Madewell
Lorna Murray hat, similar here from Brixton
Basket (no longer available), similar here from REVOLVE
Madewell sandals (no longer available), similar here from Madewell

04

Easy, Breezy, Billowy

Easy, breezy … billowy? I love how relaxed and flowy this dress is and that it has really delicate straps. It’s perfect for summer!

Product Sources:
H&M dress (no longer available), similar here and here from H&M, similar here from & Other Stories
Lorna Murray hat, similar here from Brixton
Thrifted sunglasses, similar here from EyeBuyDirect
Madewell sandals (no longer available), similar here from Madewell

05

12-year-old Me Meets 37-year-old Me

This is my favorite dress right now! It is a nap dress with eyelet trim and straps. The color of this bag along with my beaded jewelry is like 12-year old me meets 37-year-old me. 

Product Sources:
GOOSE dress, similar here from ASOS
Sun Jellies Basket from Lisa Says Gah
Target hat (no longer available), similar here from Nordstrom Rack
Maisonette necklace, similar here from Anthropologie
Thrifted bracelet, similar here from Lawn Party
Madewell sandals (no longer available), similar here from Madewell

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Kate Arends

Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis and is forever testing the boundaries of her creative muscle. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.