Even though England isn’t the warmest country during summer, we do get heat waves occasionally. In this post, I’m sharing the fashion pieces that have to belong in my wardrobe during the warm months of summer. You need these essentials that are perfect for the heat!
Dresses
Of course, dresses were bound to be mentioned in a post like this so why not make it the first one? Cute summer dresses are all over and available to people of all budgets. My post on my other blog shares the cutest summer dresses and it consists of 15 dresses, 5 each of luxury, high-end and high-street.
Dresses are so easy to throw on you just always look like you’ve made an effort. I like to make that little extra effort by adding a belt. In my opinion, it just takes the outfit to a little extra level. For summer, my go to colour is white but other colours such as yellow and red are also popular as well as floral patterns and broderie-anglaise.
Co-ords
Right now, I am LOVING co-ords. My particular favourite is from shein, it is a pink blazer-short set and it’s the cutest! I wear it with a white vest top beneath it and it’s such a well put-together outfit. Co-ords are mainly shorts and tops as well as skirts and tops. Shein has many co-ords available. For the prices, I can’t recommend it enough!
These are another type of outfit where you don’t have to put much thought into. The outfit is already planned out for you! All you have to do is throw it on and your cute outfit is sorted for the day.
Jumpsuits / playsuits
I love playsuits and jumpsuits mainly because it’s more modest than a dress but still effortlessly stylish.
Recently, I was lucky enough to be gifted some playsuits and jumpsuits by FemmeLuxe and honestly, they are gorgeous, and a perfect staple for summer!
The first is this beautiful black organza playsuit that’s part of the “black playsuits” range! I think this will be perfect for nights out (when we’re allowed to do so again) or, if you can’t wait to wear it, to a small garden party!
Next is a stone, off the shoulder jumpsuit that’s part of the slinky jumpsuits range. This looks much better one than it does off and the colour isn’t an exact match of what you see on the website. Other than the colour, it is an exact match and can definitely be dressed both up and down for all types of occasions.
Finally, we have a black jumpsuit simply part of the black jumpsuit range. I love the cross over detail at the front. It’s a silky material that may get slightly heavy for very hot days but can be worn when it’s a little cloudy. This is very comfortable so would also be good for lounging around in. I love versatile summer fashion pieces!
I did actually do a review on their loungewear and I really enjoyed that. Out of the 2 collections I prefer the loungewear but these jumpsuits and playsuits are very good for summer.
Shorts
It wouldn’t be summer if you didn’t have a few pairs of shorts to cycle between! I have around 3-4 pairs. I prefer material shorts over denim though I do have a denim pair in case I really think of them as necessary. Denim shorts do tend to be more versatile so I recommend a staple pair of denim shorts for summer.
My favourite pair of shorts is my snake print shorts. They are lightweight and just the perfect length for me. I used to think the shorter the better and yet I later decided that they aren’t the ones for me. So many people suit them so well but I personally don’t think I have the legs for shorts that are very short.
Cropped tops
Cropped tops are a perfect summer staple and I love to style mine with high-waisted shorts or skirts. These also come in a range of style from vest-tops, to t-shirts to bandeaus.
Any type of crop top is a summer fashion piece, especially for the beach. I also prefer to wear looser ones as they’re just more airy. When I wear tighter ones, they just make me warmer and start to stick a little. That look is not flattering on me at all!
Skirts
I love lace or tennis-style skirts! Flowy skirts are gorgeous in summer and a total staple for me. I love Hollister for skirts but I’ve also had many from Primark or Topshop when it comes to denim. Because of how many types of skirts there are, they are so versatile and can be worn for any type of occasion. Personally, I prefer shorter skirts as it’s a style I feel I suit better. I wish I could pull of midi skirts as they’re so effortlessly chic. Zara is amazing for midi skirt and I often find myself dreaming of being able to pull them off well!
Slip on shoes or sandals!
Of course I had to include the summer staple shoes too! I love slip on shoes in summer as they’re so easy to wear and match with outfits. Sandals are a little more difficult to tie into an outfit but they’re such a summer shoe that I had to include them!
Strappy sandals are perfect to match with a summer sundress at the beach or just to wear with an everyday outfit! The only reason that they aren’t my shoe of choice is because of the awkward tan lines. Petty I know! If you don’t mind tan lines however, sandals are the way to go!
And that’s it on my summer fashion staples! What do you wear all summer long?
I am obsessed with co-ords right now! They are so cute together and make you look so stylish, and love that you can wear the items separately too!
Me too! Shein is my go-to place for them! Xx
My go-to is playsuits! I think I have 10 in all different designs haha. I also do have my fair share of summer dresses
I love my dresses! Xx
We’ve been so lucky with the weather that I am getting bored of my summer wardrobe already!
Maybe I just need a good shopping spree. I love dresses at this time of year x
Me too! Dresses are the cutest! Xx
Great post! I love wearing shorts and playsuits in the summer. I definitely want to buy a summer dress because they look so nice.
Summer dresses are definitely my go-to! Xx
I’m loving wearing jumpsuits and playsuits at the moment. They make me look like I’ve put in more effort than I probably have.
Omg! This is my thought process too! Xx
I definitely need to get a few more pairs of shorts for the summer – and maybe a romper or two! I love your suggestions here. I recently did some shopping for the upcoming heatwave in my city, but I know I’m missing a couple of staples. Thanks for the reminder!
Thanks for reading! I love dresses especially but rompers are much more conventional! Xx
Love this post! I’m searching for a midi dress which fits my wants to no avail! Sometimes you just have something so clear in your head and it just doesn’t exist!
Thank you and yes I know exactly what you mean! Xx
I have been loving the look of co ords but I haven’t actually tried one yet but I really want to now especially for summer. Sandals are definitely a must during the warmer months! X
Co-ords are the cutest! Definitely check out shein! Xx
I am obsessed with summer dresses but don’t tend to wear them as much as shorts, I’m not really a skirt gal when it comes to summer as I’m quite active but I absolutely love this list!
Thank you! Dresses can be inconvenient when you’re active I agree! I tend to stick to skorts as I love skirts but love the security of shorts! Xx
Love all your suggestions! I love a good dress or a co-ord as it’s so easy to dress up or down. 🙂
Thank you and I agree! So much variety! Xx
I love jumpsuits, but I only own one which is suitable for everyday wear, I really need to find some new ones! I love the look of co-ord sets, but they’re usually cropped and I’m too self conscious 🙈 great post!
You can get some good ones that aren’t cropped too! Xx
Love the post 💕
I can’t handle summer heat, so I love living in dresses and sandals all summer season 😂🙈 i love your post! It gave me some new wardrobe ideas that I will definitely use this summer to mix things up.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy! Xx
Thanks!
Such a great post, that first dress is gorgeous! I’ve been wanting some co-ords so I’ll have to look on Shein, can’t believe I haven’t looked on there yet xx
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Thank you! Shein has gorgeous co-ords! Xx