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Temperatures are on the rise, the days are getting longer, and our winter coats have been properly stowed until next season. Only one thing could be true: summer is fast approaching. This also means that the need for chic city attire is at an all-time high–think fashion fit for steamy commutes to-and-from the office, afternoons spent picnicking in the park, and festive post-work soirées. We're not talking about resort wear here, either. Summer city outfits embrace the easy, breeziness of the season without going full on tropical. Instead of palm tree-printed dresses and statement swimwear, there are tailored linen separates, woven leather totes, and minimalist sandals. Below, it's a city slickers' take on warm weather dressing and it's all supremely chic.
Vogue's Summer-in-the-City Wish List:
- The Summery Suit Vest: St. Agni linen vest, $380
- The Thong Sandal: Reformation Jessie thong sandals, $128
- The Basket Bag: Hunting Season leather-trimmed straw tote, $425
- The Crochet Top: Diotima Scallop crochet top, $625
- The Pajama-Like Pant: Skall Studio Rue pants, $195
- The Boho Blouse: Merlette Lotus smocked blouson-sleeve voile blouse, $300
- The Drop-Waist Dress: By Malene Birger strapless organic cotton maxi dress, $250
- The Minimalist Sandal: Amanu Studio Mombasa leather sandals, $295
- The Easy, Breezy Poplin Skirt: Loulou Studio Artemis pleated maxiskirt, $435
- The Linen Trousers: Posse Presley trousers, $310
Looking for a new dress but don't want to look as though you're beach bound? Enter By Malene Birger's two-toned, drop-waist maxi. Ensuring you stay casual yet cool, it looks great with Amanu Studio's barely-there black sandals and a raffia day clutch from Banana Republic. Shell jewelry, like Éliou's pendant necklace, is welcome, too. Similarly stylish is St. Agni's linen suit vest, a defining quiet luxury staple this summer. Turn to Suzie Kondi's blue-and-white striped skirt and a pair of Reformation thong sandals to end on a nautical note. Other summer tailoring essentials include J.Crew's mellow-yellow, cinched-waist blazer, a pair of lightweight linen trousers from Posse, and Mara Hoffman's oversized, button-up shirt.
For bohemian spirits on the opposite side of the sartorial spectrum, you'll find crochet tops from Diotima, Nia Thomas, and JW Anderson, which pair perfectly with Conner Ives' summer-friendly jeans to Dries Van Noten's printed poolside pants. Proenza Schouler's multi-colored, halter-top is also taking up prime real estate in our shopping carts, best worn with a pair of powder blue trousers from St. Agni and Reformation's strappy heeled sandals. Keep scrolling to find 12 summer-in-the-city outfits that capture that festive summer feeling.
The Summery Suit Vest With a Striped Poplin Skirt
Summer shopping tip? Invest in the suit vest, specifically this bright white, linen version from St. Agni. Off-set the menswear-inspired moment by styling it with Suzie Kondi's blue-and-white striped midiskirt. Chic finishing touches include a pair of simple thong sandals from Reformation to Loewe's covetable raffia tote.
Loewe
Paula's Ibiza Puzzle Fold large raffia tote
Loren Stewart
Frenchie sterling silver pearl earrings
Cos
semi-precious sphere necklace
The Lightweight, Tailoring Essential With a Pinstripe Pant
Move over boxy, black blazers! There's a new tailoring essential in town: J.Crew's buttery yellow, cinched-waist style. Go for a monochromatic look and pair it with Jenni Kayne's pinstripe pants and Matteau's scoop-neck tank top. Summertime loafers from Flattered and Hunting Season's basket bag are elegant accessories guaranteed to last all season–and then some.
Jenni Kayne
Jones striped wide-leg pants
Hunting Season
leather-trimmed straw tote
Lié Studio
The Elizabeth silver earrings
The Crochet Cropped Top With a Rope Sandal
Crochet and the summer months go hand-in-hand, which makes Diotima's cropped top a no-brainer. Styling-wise, maximize its potential with Pucci's denim skirt and a pair of rope sandals from Miu Miu. Meanwhile, little red accessories from Dragon Diffusion and Gucci fit just right.
