A new season’s worth of outfit planning is upon us. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly infinite summer dresses, sandals, and basket bags available to you at this moment and how you can incorporate them into your wardrobe, fear not: Glamoureditors are here to take the guesswork out of shopping. Put on your best statement earrings and shoulder-baring tops, and get psyched: 10 easy outfits you can put together for $110 or less, ahead.
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Pair a strappy knit crop top with your breeziest tiered maxiskirt. Then dial up the summer vibes with a straw bag and easy slide sandals.
Lush Rib Knit Lace-Up Tank, $26, Nordstrom; Alison Andrews Asymmetrical Ruffled Maxi Skirt, $24.99, T.J. Maxx; Birkenstock Madrid Essentials, $29.95, Birkenstock; Forever21 Round Straw Crossbody Bag, $17.90, Forever21
Statement dress + sneakers = a combination that’s never not effortless and comfortable. Top it off with standout golden earrings.
Mango Embossed Hoop Earrings, $15.99, Mango; Zara Two-Toned Striped Asymmetric Dress, $39.90, Zara; Keds Champion Canvas Originals, $39.95, Keds
For those hotter-than-hot days, a billowy, cropped blouse and high-waisted shorts are the easiest, no-fuss wardrobing solution.
Sans Souci Made In The USA Gingham Top, $10, T.J. Maxx; Wilfred Boissier Short, $75, Aritzia; Universal Thread Women’s Kessie Slide Sandal, $12.99, Target
For dressier occasions, find a single garment that can be worn any which way—like a ruffled-sleeve romper, to be dressed up with dramatic, cascading earrings and colorful heels.
Lost Ink Ruffle Sleeve Romper, $34.80, Nordstrom; Simply Vera Vera Wang Gray Simulated Crystal Fringe Drop Earrings, $16.90, Kohl’s; Alfani Women’s Monah Slide-On Sandals, $59.50, Macy’s
Loose and airy denim is the way to go in the summer months. Wear your go-to pair with a breathable knit tank and flat sandals.
Mango Trims Crochet Top, $49.99, Mango; H&M Boyfriend Low Ripped Jeans, $39.99, H&M; Universal Thread Women’s Kerrigan Slide Sandal, $12.99, Target
A midi floral dress that can go from office (layered with long-sleeve blouses or jackets) to weddings (with sandals or heels) is a summer no-brainer.
Zara Long Floral Print Dress, $69.90, Zara; J.Crew Factory Crystal Stud Earrings, $9, J.Crew Factory; Billabong Women’s Around The Sun Gladiator Sandal, $29.95, Amazon
PHOTO: J.CREW FACTORY A printed bodysuit adds structure to wide-leg denim. Wear this combo with ankle-wrap heeled sandals.
Berska Printed Bodysuit, $25.90, Bershka; H&M Denim Culottes High Waist, $29.99, H&M; J.Crew Factory Block-Heel Sandals, $44.50, J.Crew Factory
Few prints feel more “summer” than gingham—so find a short-sleeve dress in the pattern to wear all season long, with woven sandals and hoop earrings, sneakers and studs, and more.
Madewell Tie-Back Mini Dress In Gingham, $39.99, Madewell; Zara Hoop Earrings With Contrasting Detail, $17.90, Zara; Urban Outfitters Woven Huarache Sandal, $39, Urban Outfitters
Nostalgia on a budget: A ruched cami, jelly sandals, and white cutoffs are reminiscent of the best summer outfits from the nineties.
American Eagle AE Ne(X)t Level Midi Short, $44.95, American Eagle; Abercrombie & Fitch Satin Cinched Cami, $22.80, Abercrombie & Fitch; Accessorize Pink Jelly Glitter Slides, $16, ASOS.
