Warmer weather is on its way, so forget the crazy fashion trends, and focus instead finding classic pieces for effortless style when the temperature is hot. As legendary designer Yves St. Laurent famously stated, “Fashions fade, style is eternal.”
Hot Looks for Her
Versatile Elegance
Take easy-breezy summer style to the max with this Charlene maxi dress from J.Mclaughlin. It’s a perfect look from running errands during the day to an evening cocktail party.
Charlene maxi dress from J.Mclaughlin
Bold Patterns & Vibrant Colors
And what screams summer louder than Lilly Pulitzer?! We love this Stella Shift Dress and the Joleen Bomber jacket. The jacket is UPF 50+ to you can keep loving the sun and not feel guilty about it.
Dress it up or dress it down! Lilly Pulitzer’s Stella Shift Dress.
The Regan Zip Jacket in Pink Pop Shellabrate looks too good to only wear to the gym!
A Classic Bag
From the beach to the yoga studio or the farmer’s market, you can’t go wrong with a ubiquitous tote bag; whether it’s the straw tote from J. Crew or this lightweight tote from LuluLemon.
J.Crew straw market tote.
This bag was designed to be a catch-all for your daily essentials with a removable pouch to help keep you organized.
Cool Style for Him
A Custom-Made Blazer
No summer wardrobe is complete without a healthy dose of seersucker. Indochno.com gives a reboot to the classic breathable fabric in this slick navy plaid blazer. Learn why you may want to go custom here.
A Timeless Tie
You can’t beat the classic colors and fanciful patterns of a swanky silk tie from the brothers Ian and Shep at Vineyard Vines. Their whimsical neck and bow ties celebrate the “fun and finer things in life,” whether your guy is tying one on for work, for play, or for a festive occasion. Be sure to match it with one of their crisp and equally colorful dress shirts.
Vineyard Vines Anchor & Whale Tie.
East Point Plaid Performance Classic Murray Shirt.
Finishing Touches
A Nautical Bauble
From ship to shore, the nautically inspired bracelets always look great. Check out these selections from Rhode Island based designer Keil James Patrick and New England native Nicole for Allison Cole jewelry.
Kiel James Patrick bracelets inspired by the rugged charm of New England.
Allison Cole Jewerly – Inspired by fond memories of summers spent on her family’s boat as a child, New England native Nicole designs a jewelry collection using maritime rope and sophisticated nautical clasps.
Hat Swag for Summer
Straw hats come in all forms and they are guaranteed to dress up any outfit.
Large Striped Floppy Hat from Zara.
Super Cool Shades
Go for the dramatic glamour of movie star style shades for her, classic cool for him, and super cute shades from Zoobug for the little ones.
Zoobug shades are great for protecting little eyes year-round!
