You've ignored it long enough. Pushed it aside. Thought it would go away. Tapped your heels together three times.
Guess what?
It didn't.
Summer is here, and your wardrobe is not. But never fear!
Panic-be-gone is as easy as adding a few must have pieces - then mixing and matching from what is already in your closet!
Ready?
Ok, so you didn't take my advice and buy those red skinny jeans in the spring. Can I entice you with a pair of Atlantic blue ones? The beauty about colorful jeans is they add unexpected twist to your otherwise boring wardrobe - yes, I am paying attention.
Worried about what to wear them with? DON'T! White t-shirt? Black tank top? You don't need to go all funky color blocking. Keep it simple. Just make sure the jeans are the right fit for you. I love these from Joe's Jeans and they come in...wait for it...55 colors! Yes, they are pricey. But they fit extremely well!
Do you want to pair those jeans with a cute Tunic Top? Of course you do! Another must have for summer, and they look great over shorts too! I love this soft colored version from Calypso!
Ah yes, shorts. They are truly the bane of my existence. I detest short shorts for many reasons. Long shorts? Well you might as well wear capri's. But.these.I.love - the Trailhead shorts in white from Madewell. I've had Madewell pants in the past, they fit beautifully...so I can imagine these will too. A small price to pay for something you will virtually live in all summer long.
Rather wear a skirt? Then try the low hi skirt. Lower hem in the back...shorter in the front. It's a cute fun look that is ALL over the place and I'm kinda diggin it! I found this one from Alloy - basic black and inexpensive! Double win!
Don't forget your feet! I know this may not be your favorite store, but if you want trendy and inexpensive Payless is my go to. I just bought these studded sandals and the cute flowered version (my daughter got some too!). Perfect for summer and I can toss them when the season is over, no love - or money - lost.
Pull it together with a cute summer bag. Ombre is hot and so is this fantastic bag from Anthropologie!
There you go. A few summer staples that you can mix and match and feel like you are ready for summer!
What's your biggest summer wardrobe challenge? Let me know and you could be featured in my next "ask Lisa" and get a $25 gift certificate to my shop!
Now, go play outside!
xoxooxooxoxxx
lisa
Thanks for the tips. Biggest wardrobe challenge is trying to be frugal and look cute. And then what to wear? What to buy to make the pieces be versatile so that they are not just with 1 outfit.
ReplyDeletebiggest wardrobe challenge...the bathing suit! but let's not go there!! other than that it would be finding summer clothes that are cute and not too young looking. hard for those of us in their (physical not mental) 50's...the choices are either dowdy or way too young looking and revealing!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest challenge is the pasty white Anglo skin! I don't tan so I tend to cover up everything!
ReplyDeleteyou can be cute and frugal Pam...i'm the queen!
ReplyDeletelynne.... i hear ya. I think we need to address that!
barb...didn't you know pasty skin is the new sexy? you are so ahead of trend! xo