11 May 2025

11 Summer Outfit Ideas: Easy Combos That Always Work!

Susie in a easy printed summer dress, perfect for graduations and grad parties!

Easy combos: Anthropologie dress | Sandals | Dior bag | Diamond layer necklace | Gigi Clozeau necklace | Storrow green heart

11 Summer Outfit Ideas: Easy Combos That Always Work!

We all love this time of year when the weather starts warming up, and everything in the garden looks so pretty! Whether you’re going on vacation or just hanging out at home, many of us are in summer outfit planning mode. And, right now is the best time to pick up some summer staples you’ll wear all season long. Today I’m sharing a few easy outfit ideas to help get us ready for the upcoming season. Throw some of these outfits into a suitcase for a weekend getaway, put them on to run around town, or wear them out for lunch, drinks or dinner. These are my go-to, easy combos because they’re versatile and stylish … and fun!

These outfit suggestions work for everyone: think everyday casual and vacation essentials, as well as pretty dresses for all kinds of events. Keep reading to see and shop 11 stylish outfits you’ll wear on repeat this season. I hope you find some inspiration. Enjoy! ☀️

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#1 Denim button-up + white jeans

Frank & Eileen ruffle denim shirt | Mother white jeans | Gold sandals | Celine bag

This is my go-to outfit on warm summer days. It’s comfortable and classic. I talk about this button-up shirt all the time — it really is that good (I also love this pink one). Click here to see all the other colors.

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#2 Pretty white tops + faded blue cropped jeans

Frame crop trench, wearing xs | Mother tripper jeans | Sandals | Eyelet top | Dior bag

Pretty white tops and faded jeans are a classic outfit combo. These are pieces you’ll have for the long term!

Right now, the Frame collection looks so good! Nordstrom has a great selection, and so does the Frame website

For purchases made on the Frame website, use my code: SUSIE15 for 15% off

 

#3 Tuckernuck dresses

Crochet dress – back in stock | Dior bag | Sandals

Tuckernuck is an all-time favorite brand, and their dresses are absolutely amazing: stylish, easy, and well-made. You can find a Tuckernuck dress for basically any occasion; they’re particularly great for weddings, vacation and drinks/dinner with friends.

Tuckernuck faves

These sandals are perfect for every vacation dress

This dress is gorgeous, and back in stock in several colors

Thinking about this dress for an upcoming vacation

 

#4 Linen vests + matching pants

J.Crew linen vest | J.Crew Carolina pant | Sandal | Clutch

Linen vests and coordinating skirts or pants are so chic right now! This flare linen pant is an all-time favorite, I have it in several colors, and it fits so nicely. I just picked up this new pink vest with a matching lace trimmed linen skirt, and can’t wait to wear it.

The J.Crew linen shop looks amazing right now! Here are some favorites:

This loose drawstring pant is a summer staple you’ll wear all season long

This midi style dress is perfect with flat sandals or heels

Love this shorter linen dress

 

#5 Travel outfit + cool luggage

Frank & Eileen fleece jacket | White jeans | Sandals | Luggage | Tote

Having a comfortable travel outfit on hand is key if you’re planning a vacation or two. Consider this cozy fleece jacket that looks more like a blazer. It also comes in a shorter version, and both are super comfortable pieces you’ll wear nonstop! Another comfy travel outfit option is a matching set — check out this one and this one — both so good you’ll wear them all the time!

Cool luggage: Been eyeing this one at Quince. Lately, I travel with this Beis, this aluminum one above or this Amazon version

 

#6 Denim dress + sandals

Frame denim dress | Straw bag | Gold sandals

Denim is always in style, and this dress is so cute! It’s lightweight, and looks good with sandals and even cowboy boots. My daughter borrowed this dress from me and wore it with these cool boots to an LTK dinner we attended last week. Easy and stylish.

Denim dress options: This Madewell one, this one by Rails, and this longer white denim one

 

#7 Veronica Beard summer jackets + jeans

VB striped jacket | Frame The Lax jeans, wearing the petite version | Straw bag | Sandals | Gold cuff – back in stock

If you have a business luncheon to attend or work in an office, look at these new Veronica Beard arrivals — they’re so good! The jacket I’m wearing in the above picture is extra cute. Look for a coordinating skirt or pant to round out the look.

I recommend these VB jackets: this neutral one, this eyelet one, and of course this classic one

 

#8 Linen matching sets

Staud top and matching skirt | Sandals, similar | Lady Dior bag

Linen is one of the hottest categories this year and it’s even better when it’s not perfectly ironed!

Dress faves: This shorter Quince one, this midi style one, and this Veronica Beard one

Love this linen vest and matching pant – also this linen skirt and this matching linen shell

 

#9 White jeans + stripes

Rag & Bone stripe shirt | White jeans | Goyard tote | Sandals

White jeans are another summer staple, and this season I’m loving wide leg styles like this Frame one and this AGOLDE one

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#10 Stylish one-piece swim + coverup

Striped coverup | Matching short | White swimsuit | Celine bag | Gold sandals

 

#11 Trending polo top

Vince polo top | Vince tan skirt | Prada slingbacks | Dior bag

This year, instead of the basic white tee, look for a looser polo top that you’ll wear with everything from denim to casual skirts. Love this Vince skirt, and below are a few others to consider.

Polo top options: Look at this sweater, this pink one and this Frame light blue one

Skirts to consider: this Madewell, this white Vince and this one in denim

 

Thank you for reading xx

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