I recently received an article from Refinery 29 informing the masses of the top 30 Summer Essentials. I immediately dove in, wondering if I had any, or all, items in my closet. Surprisingly, I'm missing a few. Now, do I purchase or just let those go? A two part series, here are the first 15!
1) The Maxi Dress
This is a definite that I preach about all the time! And, it just so happens, I own plenty! If you only purchase one, make it black! You can pair just about anything with it and it will never go out of style!
2) Paper Thin Tee
I have a couple, one in white the other in black, and they are great for the summer heat. You can pick them up pretty much anywhere, but I do love my black one from the Gap.
3) Floral Skirt
This is something I haven't own in years! I think I got burnt out from all the ones I owned when I worked at Harold's. Probably a fad I will skip. Do you currently own one?
4) Linen Shirt
Another item I don't own. I am not a huge fan of linen, only because it wrinkles. But, I do have to say, that linen pants are on my radar. Yes, they too wrinkle, but they are so easy and comfortable! A double bonus.
5) Denim Vest
Yet another piece that hasn't donned my closet since the mid 90s. I just can't get past the early 90210 looks that I tried to rock in my mid 20s. Definitely not going to make the cut!
6) Modern Sundresses
According to this article, modern sundresses come in python inspired prints, have peplum waists and are much more structured than the free flowing dresses of yore. I recently purchased a Milly sundress that appears to meet the above requirements. I will keep you posted!
7) White Jeans
Yes and Yes! I love mine and will continue to rock them in both boot cut and skinny!
8) A Structured Tote Bag
This would be an ideal bag for a quick getaway. Perfect for throwing in a bathing suit, cover up, hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion and lip balm. Granted most of us live in the middle of the country where water is merely a public pool away, but we can day dream right? And yes, I have one of these too!
9) The Summer Knit
I live in sweaters all year long. So you can bet I have a summer knit. A loose weave sweater that is perfect over tanks, a swimsuit or tied at the waist for that just in case chill on an early summer evening. A definite essential!
10) The City Short
I for one am not much of a shorts girl. I hate my legs, so when I do wear shorts, its rarely photographed. However, I do have those adorable floral shorts from Anthropologie, but not sure they are what Refinery 29 refers to as a "city short".
11) Flowy Top
I have several and love them! Perfect for summer when you don't want much fabric touching you for fear it will cling to the high humidity perspiration! (Post on my flowy top to come!)
12) Cropped Colored Jeans
I have my electric blue pair from Ann Taylor and wore them on our trip, twice! Again, photos were never captured which makes both looks fair game in the future. It may be a trend, but one you should definitely invest in and soon!
13) Pointed Toe Flats
Since I don't own a lot of flats, I definitely don't pointed toe flats. And, probably never will.
14) A Sophisticated Swimsuit
This I do own, but haven't worn since our time in Vegas a couple of years ago. It sports a plunging neckline, jungle motif and a cute belt with wooden buckle! I love it, but haven't a clue when and where I will wear it again. Maybe in the backyard in McKinley's crab pool!
15) French Bateau Top
According to Refinery 29, "the striped tee is like the secret sauce in a good wardrobe". Well, my wardrobe must be super spicy as I own entirely too many of said top! But, I love each and every one.
Okay, that's the first 15! How are you doing so far? Need a wardrobe fix or are you doing as well as I am right now? Check back tomorrow for the remaining 15!
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