Summer is finally here! The warm weather and the long nights have finally begun. Summer is the time to break out the best of your wardrobe and show it off to the world. I have included some essentials of my summer wardrobe and have listed insights on how to incorporate standard pieces into everyday wear!

The Little Black Dress

A black dress is necessary in any closet. A black dress is super versatile it can be dressed up or down and worn at any occasion. Black dresses can be purchased for under $20 but can be made to make you look like a million bucks.

To dress up a black dress add a pair of heels, a nice clutch, a styled hair do and some accessories. To enhance another feature of the outfit, provide a pop of colour preferably in your shoes or your clutch/purse.

To make that black dress ready for an everyday day look throw on a pair of sandals and a jean jacket.

Black and White

When I look in my closet the main colour scheme is black, white and grey. Now this isn’t a problem as these are good staples to have. It is important to have 1 t-shirt and 1 body suit in black and white as they will easily achieve any look you are going for. I love black and white because it allows me to accessorize. I like throwing a pop of colour in here or there. These staples also let you explore different pants options!

Earrings

I am a big fan of earrings sprucing up an outfit. I love big hoops or earrings that dangle and draw your attention to your face. The nice thing about relying on earrings to make an outfit is that they are super inexpensive! I buy majority of my earrings from Ardene or Clarie’s and they have a wide variety. I recommend purchasing a few show stopper pieces and a pair of classic silver and classic gold hoops (no it doesn’t have to be real). This way no matter the occasion your ears will shine!

 Wicker/Straw Bag

This style bag is super popular right now! I love them. They are not only great and useful walking along the beach, but they are super cute day to day. This style has been on the rise for quite some time and let me tell you this trend rocks! They come in a hard shell or soft knit both are super fun summer bags.

Big Floppy Hat

For your next beach or pool day it’s time to invest in floppy hat. These hats range in sizes and my opinion the bigger the better. You can even get these hats with cute summer sayings on them. The floppy hats are perfect for protecting you from the sun and are easy to snooze under.

Patterns

This summer calls for some animal print. It is important to note that you can easily go overboard with prints and to choose wisely how you incorporated them!

Leopard: Leopard is back and better than ever. I enjoy this print it is very versatile and looks good on any type of clothing. I enjoy incorporating it simply and not overdoing it. Earrings, shoes, dresses and tops are highly recommended.

Snake Skin: Another fantastic print. Snake skin is in and can be found everywhere. You can make a statement with snake skin since the colour is very neutral and matches many things. If you don’t like the basic snake skin opt for the neon or coloured versions. Snake skin looks bomb in shoes, skirts, dresses and bags.

Buttons:  This may sound pretty basic but buttons down the front of an outfit are super popular and in for the summer. These buttons can be big or small. They carry a more boho and relaxed vibe but make for some great outfits.

Block Heels

A pair of block heels are something you need to rock this summer! These shoes are more comfortable than your average pump. These shoes are sure to provide you with more support. They also come in many shapes in sizes! The benefit of having a thicker heel also means no sinking in the grass or getting caught in a small space.

I hope you enjoyed these summer closet essentials! Leave a comment down below your favourite or if you think I missed a super stylish trend of the season.