I am not sure if it is feeling the “need” to keep up, or the exhaustion I feel when I try, but lately I have come to appreciate simplicity. Being a mom, things are busy! And I do not want to have to spend too much time evaluating an outfit or deciding what to wear. Over the last year, I have spent time really trying to minimize what is in my closet. I want to invest in nicer pieces that will last longer with an occasional lest costly option to help fight the urge to be “trending.” This is going to take some time to get used to, I won’t lie, but I honestly have had so much fun creating looks with items that have been in my closet!
With all of that being said, I have enjoyed an easy summer style this year. Things that are lightweight, comfortable and easy going have definitely been the go-to. It has always been hot here but I think I sweat even more chasing around a toddler! Anyways, this look in these images is one I have loved but I thought it I would share five of my go-to looks! And of course, per your request, I have mixed and match some low budget options, as well as some higher end pieces (or higher end brands I love) that I have invested in for all of these looks!
If I had to pick one fabric for the summer, it has definitely been linen. Linen pants have been a no-brainer for me because they can be worn in so many ways. As seen in these images, my go-to outfit has been my linen pants, bodysuit and light weight sweater around my shoulders. I can easily wear this look out with the fam, or I could take it to the office simply by swapping my tank for a white button down. It definitely has a more classic feel and I love it! In the recent months, H&M has been killing it with their linen pieces. I have seen myself splurge on some great linen pieces in previous years, but honestly this year I have gotten a ton at H&M and it is great for the price!
Naturally, I would have an easy linen, or other lightweight fabric, dress in the mix. Something strappy and flowy for sure because again…it’s hot. These dresses are always a good option for me because I can wrap a sweater around my shoulders or throw on a denim jacket and I am good to go! I can tell that I constantly gravitate towards midi/maxi dresses these days and these are some I have purchased already, or have in my cart!
I cannot seem to shake classic denim with a white tank. My denim shorts are a no-brainer in the summer and I love how crisp they look with my white bodysuits/tanks. Or truthfully, a white tee. I have recently invested in some higher quality tees because I am wearing them SO much1
I find myself always chasing Miles around now so sneakers make that task much easier. I have been living in my white sneaks and finding so many more ways to create looks with them. One I repeatedly go to is high waist shorts, a body suit and lightweight blazer. This is a fun, and casual, look that says “put together” even if I have baby food on me haha. I have a linen set (from H&M) that is great, but Vince is my go-to brand for work clothes so these are blazers that I will invest in for all of the things!
Similar to my denim shorts, a can take a good pair of jeans a LONG way. But for the purposes of this blog post, denim, a white tee and sneakers: clean and classic! My Levi’s are pretty much the only jeans I wear so I honestly have not invested in too many designer denim pairs. For a good “mom style” denim, my Levi’s are typically my go-to. I have ordered a couple of pairs from Mango and Zara though to try to add some variety without breaking the bank!
While I do love the summer days, things are definitely hot here in Louisiana. I won’t lie, I am looking forward to some cooler weather but for now, these looks above are pretty much what I will be living in! I hope this was helpful for you and you were able to find some Inso for your own summer style!
