Summer Fashion #SeasonsWithStyle Outfit Ideas + $150 Nordstrom GC Giveaway

 

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Over the last five days, as part of fashion hashtag #seasonwithstyle on Instagram, each of us was challenged to come up with five summer outfits and post one each day. This, of course, is right up my alley because I have been working to up my wardrobe game this year. Since I fall somewhere between 20-something fashion blogger and qualifying for social security, it’s not always easy to know what to wear that is age appropriate but still fashionable and looks good #amiright?

To be as real as I could for this series, I went into my closet and grabbed my five go-to outfits to show you all. I did not order a bunch of things {and send them back after I photographed them} just to show what is “in” right now. I picked classic and basic pieces, and almost all of them are less than $40, and all that I wear regularly.  Only my shoes, which I consider investments {though I do not have shelves of shoes}, and one shirt are on the more expensive side but I have cheaper alternatives for you too.

My summer days are often spent driving my kids from place to place, so I admit I may not always have a cute clutch with me or even a necklace on but I included those because wanted to be sure to show you how far a few accessories can take a basic outfit. I hope this is helpful to all of you, I had so much fun putting these outfit together and even gave myself some ideas of new ways to wear what I already have in my closet.  In fact, I have not five but EIGHT outfits to show you that will take you from lunch to carpools to casual Friday. {note: I did not include work wear but if that is of interest let me know, I worked in a conservative office for several years so I know the challenge}.

Here we go. For background purposes I primarily shop at 1) Nordstrom 2) Loft 3) Old Navy {because I am always ordering kids clothes and pick up things like the $9 peplum top to get to the free shipping amount!} and rarely 4) Target. Two things are from Stitch Fix, but more on that in a minute.

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White Jeans |  Shoes  |  Peplum Top  |  Clutch  |  Necklace

I am going to start right here because this is my current favorite, go-to, outfit right now.  It’s casual but it can take you almost anywhere. I paid a whopping $9 for the shirt from Old Navy {not that I think you can tell, even though I just told the world!}, and the $11 necklace dresses up the whole outfit. You could also wear this with white shorts for a cute look. My Jack Rogers are several years old and I still love them. If they were good enough for Jackie Kennedy, they are good enough for me, again they have held up perfectly so well worth the price.

 

Purse  |   Shoes   |   Pants  |   Top {or this Top}  | Necklace

My go to this spring was blue and white stripes with pink, this outfit was also an Old Navy sale find. Pink jeans are a great basic when you get tired of wearing white. While this purse is more for colder weather, I wanted to show you how cute this color combination is with leopard! It isn’t what you would expect but it takes it to a whole new level.

 

White Tee  |  Clutch  |  Jeans |  Shoes |  Necklace

This outfit is basic, basic, basic…white tee, distressed jeans. Safe, cute, and you can’t go wrong. Once you add some accessories, like a necklace that puts the “statement” in “statement necklace” and the pop of color on the clutch, the boring factor is gone.  This t-shirt is a bit more than I would normally spend on a tee at $24 but I think it is well worth it. It is a knit material that drapes nicely and looks so much better than your average white tee. You can also wear it with the half-tuck for more sass…and you have heard it before but these jeans, might be my all time favorites {just $34} so comfortable!

 

boyfriend tee  |   sandals  |   jeans  |  tank  |  belt  | necklace

This outfit was my go-to look last summer but why reinvent the wheel, right? The combination of a basic gray boyfriend tee {another option here} and white skinny jeans pretty much always looks great. If you add a necklace and mix in some leopard and you look styled instead of just like you borrowed your husband’s shirt. This one I wear at least once a week! Just a hint to stock up on these tanks, I wear them under almost everything, they help with too low necklines and protect your clothes.

 

camo shirt {or less $ here}  |  sandals  | white jeans  |  tank  |  necklace

Seriously, do you think this outfit is fun or would you steer clear? I stumbled upon this top in a stylish boutique when traveling last spring and was strangely drawn to it.  It’s more of a blue-gray camo then the one in the picture and I think the edgier look is so much fun. As in, you might be driving a minivan but you are still cool, right?! This top is pricey at $39 but I linked a less expensive one for you too. And, the sandals? These knock-offs of the $995 Valentino Rock Studs are way too much fun, they were a great Target find!

top  |  shoes {similar} or here | navy shorts |  purse |  necklace

This is the pricier top I mentioned above, it came from Stitch Fix {if you want to request it the brand is Q & A} this is one item that when I wear it, I get compliments. It is on the dressier side so this would be something I would wear out to lunch or dinner or a party. What I think makes it fun for summer is mixing it with cute navy shorts and heeled sandals. I have had these sandals forever, but I linked some similar ones. The heels will extend your legs and the long sleeve top with the shorts is an unexpected twist. The cross body bag is another essential I have had for several years, so nice to toss in phone and keys and go!

** a note about Stitch Fix: I have had upwards of twenty fixes from them, and I think overall the quality of the clothes they send me is excellent. This shirt was $80, I typically wouldn’t spend that much, but I truly loved it. I have found that you must be very specific with your stylist when you leave notes and you’ll have greater success. I will also tell you shoe lovers that they have sent me some great shoes! 

top |  shoes  |  capri pants {similar here}  |  clutch |  earrings

Finally, I have a date night outfit for you! If you follow us on Instagram you may have seen I just wore this recently out to dinner. These are white skinny capris {again from Stitch Fix, but this pair is very close} and the top is a pretty blue color. Paired with the strappy sandals and chandelier earrings it is an easy go to for a summer night out. I first paired it with the other leopard clutch, which I liked but the palm seemed more fun for summer. Which one do you like better?

 

Here is one last fun picture to show you, sorry it is a little grainy, our photographer was 11 and in our haste we didn’t realize the sun was setting right behind us! Last weekend Christy and I got to meet up {basically along the Interstate at a Ruby Tuesdays :)} and our kids got to see each other for the first time in two years.  We had such a fun time catching up in person! My top is just $23 and comes in other colors, and Christy’s top is here {on sale!}. How about her fabulous bag? I already have it in my shopping cart in Pink 🙂  How about her cute new car? Love it!

 

 

 

XO,

 

 

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