Navy crop jacket | Paige Anessa jeans | Sandals | Raffia bag | Necklaces: here & here
5 Timeless Outfit Formulas for a Ralph Lauren Summer
I’ve always had a love affair with everything Hamptons and other quaint East Coast beachy towns. The pretty hydrangeas and pink climbing roses are some of my favorites. And, of course, there’s all the coastal vacation outfits! The Ralph Lauren look for summer is all about seaside leisure and sporty chic, with that effortless elegance we all love. These timeless basics in soft shades of blues, crisp whites and neutral colors always look stylish. From garden parties to weekend getaways, it all reminds me of a Nancy Meyers movie, and now I’m dreaming about Nantucket!
Today’s post is about the 5 timeless outfit formulas we need for a Ralph Lauren summer. Think soft, pastel colors (like of-the-moment soft pink and butter yellow), traditional stripes, and breezy linen sets. This season, there are many beautiful options to choose from, whether you’re going on vacation or just living your day to day life at home. And, white basics that are a staple this time of year, along with breezy summer linen and crisp button-up shirts. These are the casual pieces that make the most stylish outfits. Keep reading to see everything I found for you! ☀️
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Coastal Preppy
Button-up | White jeans | Raffia tote | Earrings | Polo Bear sweater | T-shirt | Raffia flats | Cable-knit cardigan | Gingham top | Necklace | Navy polo | Red raffia tote | Stanley water bottle
Stylist tip: The Ralph Lauren core styling trick is the “rule of 3”
This was something I learned at Nordstrom on day one: always a third piece! Think a cardigan, blazer, lightweight jacket – any kind of layering piece. When the weather warms up, the third piece changes too. For example, a sweater or cardigan thrown over your shoulders over is one idea. It can also be a noticeable accessory like a scarf, a longer pendant necklace, statement bag, or even a belt. You’ll be surprised how much this can level up your outfits!
Accessories that pull it all together
Think printed scarves, woven bags, belts, hats (baseball style or straw), and statement necklaces (long) and bracelets
#1 Striped everything
J.Crew cardigan | Stripe knit dress | Necklace | Sunnies | YSL sandals | Straw bag
This dress is so cute – add a belt if you like, and always have a sweater to tie at your waist or throw over your shoulders
#2 Straw accessories
Frank & Eileen stripe dress | Swimsuit | Raffia bag | Fish earrings | Flip flops | Packable hat
Find a bag and hat you love that coordinate together, you’ll wear it with everything all summer long
#3 Denim shorts & cable cardigan
Cable cardigan | Mother shorts | White tee | The Row bag | Scarf | Red shoes | Gold earrings
Casual denim shorts are always in style – this season look for longer styles like the ones above
#4 White midi skirt & tank
AGOLDE denim jacket | Vince tank | White cotton skirt | Flip flop sandals | Raffia tote | Necklace
#5 Elegant dress
J.Crew cardigan | Ralph Lauren slip dress | Scarf | Pearl necklace | Savette bag | Veronica Beard sandal
#6 Polo bear sweater & linen pants
Polo bear sweater | Linen pants | White tee | LL Bean tote | Prada sunnies | Flip flops
I can’t decide if a polo bear sweater looks too youthful, but I love it so much, and would probably wear over my shoulders as an accent
Thank you for reading! xx
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