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With summer just around the corner, there are so many things to look forward to – weddings, vacations, pool parties, graduations, barbeques, and more! Despite shedding winter’s layers, it is still possible for you to look classy and elegant at all of your upcoming summer events. Today, I’m sharing 8 ways to look classy in the spring & summer.
1. Wear A Midi Or Maxi Dress
Minimal Effort, Yet Classy
Midi and maxi dresses are some of the easiest and classiest items to wear during the summer months. One of the best things about maxi and midi dresses is that you don’t have to worry about finding other items of clothing to match with them. Zoom call with your boss in 10 minutes? Throw on the maxi dress! Need to run out to grab some eggs from the store? Throw on a maxi dress! Going on a summer date? Throw on a maxi dress! Easy as that!
Be Elevated
Maxi and midi dresses can automatically elevate your appearance in the most elegant of ways. Maxi and midi dresses usually hit below the knee and can be appropriate for a variety of occasions – work, school, church, etc. Fortunately, today’s midi dresses are far from frumpy and can help you look beautiful and classy all summer long.
It’s All About The Breeze
During the summer, wearing midi maxi dresses are a great way to stay cool. However, it’s important to note that not all midi and maxi dresses are created equally. Midi dresses made of light and flowy materials such as linen and cotton are very breathable and cool. Without a doubt, midi and maxi dresses made of linen and cotton exude elegance because the fabrics’ movements flow gracefully with the movements of your body.
8 ways to look classy in the spring & summer
2. Add A Silk Or Satin Scarf
The Simple, Yet Elegant Accessory
You don’t have to let your love for scarves die until the winter season returns. Fortunately, scarves are not solely reserved for the winter season! Unlike traditional winter scarves, silk scarves are light, flowy, and airy. Silk scarves are one of the simplest and classiest ways to accessorize any spring or summer outfit. Incorporating silk scarves can instantly add a touch of elegance to any summer outfit.
Can Be Styled in A Variety of Ways
Silk scarves can be used to elevate your outfits in a variety of ways – you can wrap the scarf around your neck as a necklace, style it to hide unwanted cleavage, wrap it around your beach hat’s brim, tie it around your handbag’s handles, or wrap it around your wrist as a bracelet. In addition, silk scarves are amazing because they add a nice pop of color to neutral outfits and can be styled with sundresses, jumpsuits, summer blouses, T-shirts and jeans, light sweaters, and more.
Without a doubt, French women are known for being masters when it comes to styling silk scarves. If you are interested in learning more about how to style silk scarves with your summer outfits, check out Pinterest for inspiration!
3. Wear a Sun Hat
A Summer Essential That Can Be Worn Beyond the Beach
Hats are definitely a well-known staple for every season. In addition to serving as an essential beach accessory, sun hats also have the power to elevate any summer outfit. Take your summer outfits to another level by adding a wide-brimmed sun hat!
Sun hats can easily be styled with sundresses, jeans and a cute top, and linen pants. For more information on sun hat styling, check out Why Every Woman Needs A Sun Hat This Summer. When choosing a sun hat, go for wide-brimmed styled hats. The wide brim will not only better protect your skin from the sun, but will also add a more elegant flair to your overall look. No doubt – sun hats can be practical, yet stylish at the same time.
4. Wear Pieces With Feminine Details
Another way to look classy in the warmer months is to wear clothing pieces with feminine details. Feminine outfit details add an elegant touch to any outfit.
Opt for summer clothing items that have feminine details such as:
- lace
- ruffles
- small polka-dots
- puff sleeves
- square collars
- sweat-heart necklines
- floral prints
- scallop hems
5. The Tailored Blazer
Without a doubt, blazers are year-round wardrobe essentials that should not be tucked away in the back of the closet during the summer! Blazers can make any summer outfit look a bit more polished. In addition, blazers can be extremely useful – they are great to wear to work or wear during Zoom calls, are nice to wear during summer evenings when it gets chilly at night, and can easily go with almost all of the summer items in your closet.
Try adding a tailored blazer to a white linen midi dress. A blazer automatically adds a bit of contrast and structure to a sundress’s flowy vibes.
6. Wear Espadrilles, Wedges, or Block Heeled Sandals
Espadrilles, wedges, and block-heeled sandals can automatically transform any summer outfit. Espadrilles and wedges have the ability to: 1) make dressy outfits look more casual and appropriate for daytime and 2) make casual outfits look a lot more polished and sophisticated.
Moreover, espadrilles are classy summer essentials that can be styled with a variety of items – style with jeans, shorts, sundresses, rompers, skirts, etc. Espadrilles are also well-suited for a variety of occasions – work, weddings, dates, church, picnics, and more! Don’t they sound like much-needed summer items!?
7. Wear White
When in doubt, wear white during the summer. While white may be a rather high-maintenance color, it definitely adds a touch of class to any summer outfit. If wearing white is your thing, go for white trousers, dresses, skirts, tops, and shorts to freshen up your look. Along with being very stylish during the summer, white outfits, especially in linen, can be really cool on hot summer days. Just saying!
8. Swim Suit Cover-ups For Pool/Beach Days
8 Ways to look classy in the spring & summer
Swimsuit cover-ups are another great classy summer essential! Swimsuit cover-ups are chic and classy alternatives to wearing old T-shirts, gym shorts, and high-rise blue jean shorts at the pool or beach. In addition, swimsuit cover-ups come in a variety of beautiful styles to suit your body type or swimsuit look.
Repurpose Old Sun Dresses or Throw on Your Boyfriend’s/Husband’s Button Down
Sometimes getting creative and maximizing what you already have is the way to go. You don’t necessarily have to always invest in swimsuit cover-ups to look classy at the beach. You can repurpose old sundresses and use them as cover-ups or steal..excuse me.. borrow.. your boyfriend’s/husband’s white button-down shirts, haha. Let’s be real, though – for the sake of fashion – women can greatly benefit from men’s clothing!
I hope that these tips help you to look beautiful and classy at your upcoming summer events! What are you guys looking forward to wearing the most this summer?
For More Inspiration Check-Out:
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Love,
Miracle With Grace