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Summer is here—in spirit, and on most days, in the forecast. With it comes the need for versatile outfits that can handle steamy commutes, weekend afternoons spent picnicking in the park, and elegant post-work soirées.
Vogue’s Favorite Summer-in-the-City Staples:
Summer-in-the-city style embraces the ease of the season, without going full tropical. Instead of palm tree-printed dresses and vacation-ready cover-ups, look for relaxed tailored separates, woven leather totes, and minimalist sandals that capture the electric energy of the moment, while still feeling appropriate for your everyday routine.
As for where to start? Try Toteme’s draped T-shirt dress in a trending butter yellow hue. Endlessly versatile, it looks great with The Row’s Beach flip-flops (don’t be fooled by the name), Cordera’s embellished handbag, and a floppy raffia sun hat from Free People.
A simple white strappy dress is another great wardrobe anchor—Staud’s is the equivalent of a blank canvas for everything from ballet flats to embellished sandals. Shell jewelry, like long pendant necklaces from Dries Van Noten and Chan Luu, are the perfect finishing touch here. As for the perennial question of what to wear to work in the oppresive heat, turn to refined tailoring from Khaite and Toteme.
Joseph’s printed sarong is another prized city piece taking up prime real estate in our summer carts—proof that there’s more to traditional vacation wear than meets the eye. Thanks to these pieces and more, crafting chic city outfits for summer is effortlessly easy. Shop our favorite picks below.
Easy Does It
For a low-effort, high-reward look, turn to Toteme’s easy T-shirt dress in a trending butter yellow hue. Whether you’re running errands or meeting the girls for a Saturday afternoon Aperol spritzes, be sure to accessorize accordingly: The Row’s simple black flip-flops, Thistles’ goggle-like sunnies, and Free People’s floppy raffia sun hat. For one final dose of summer flair, add Vertigo’s chunky cherry-red beaded bracelet.
