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Summer Outfits Inspiration: 61 Outfit Ideas To Try Over The Summer And Where To Buy Them
If you need some inspiration for what to wear for your staycation, bank holiday weekends, or last-minute trip abroad, here are 61 summer outfit ideas to get you started
Booking a last-minute jaunt abroad the minute that green list is announced? Want to nail that staycation you've squeezing into September? Don't know what the heck to wear to either? Don't worry, we've put together no less than 61 summer outfits ideas from the most stylish women on Instagram, and exactly how to steal their looks.
From pairing trainers with summer dresses, to finally trying the head-kerchief look, may summer 2021 (you know, what is left of it anyway) be the chic runway that you wanted it to be before lockdown hit.
Big Black Midaxis FTW
When it comes to dresses, we're all about going big, plus black ones are particularly useful for trans-seasonal dressing.
Bikini Tops As Actual Tops
Super warm? Just wear your bikini top as a regular top (and extra points if it matches your trousers).
Pink Lady
Let's be realistic, it's a British summer so things might get chilly. But don't sacrifice your outfit's cuteness for warmth with a cropped pink jacket.
Shirt And Shorts
This oversized shirt and bike shorts combination is giving us major Princess Diana vibes.
Paint It Black
Go head-to-toe black for the full beach goth look.
XL Sleeves Please
Take advantage of your lack of outwear and go extra large with your puff sleeves.
Be Free In A Kaftan
Perfect for lazing by a pool and eating all day in, a throw-on coverup is the way to go.
Suiting For Summer
Suiting in cotton, linen, silk, or hemp are great hot weather alternatives to wool.
Basket Bags Always
A classic for a reason, basket bags have had a fashion upgrade.
Get Shirty
Mix up a mini and denim for extra cool points.
Head-kerchiefs
Add some old school Hollywood glamour to even the most simple outfit with a head scarf.
1970s Hues
Rusty orange and denim blue are a retro combination that can't be beaten.
Hot Weather Knit
Lightweight knits shouldn't be overlooked during the warmer months - we love this Missoni-style midi dress.
Citric Hues
Let lemons, limes and oranges be your season colour wheel.
Jump(suit) Into Summer
Flattering, fun and useful, jumpsuits work well dressed up or down.
Pair Trousers With A Dress
We love this 1990s trend that keeps you feeling as well as looking cool - just remember to balance your fabrics so the dress doesn't cling.
Sun Hats Are A Must
Thankfully for your scalp, sun hats are back in a big way.
Check Coloured, Sunglasses Out
Checked clothes aren't just for winter, and coloured sunglasses aren't just for Hunter S Thompson, so why not pair them together for summer?
Try A Tank Top
Tank tops are incredibly hot right now, and can be paired with jeans or a skirt, or worn under shirts and jackets, making them perfect for an unpredictable summer.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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