Everything You Need for a Summer Capsule Wardrobe

Keep a pretty printed dress in rotation for summer that can be dressed up or down with the right accessories.

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Sleeveless stripe dress from Urban Outfitters, $49
Leather slide sandals from Walmart, $28
Hoop earrings from Amazon, $9
Straw bag from ASOS, $29

Layer a one-piece swimsuit under shorts or a skirt to go from the pool to lunch. Or wear it instead of a top on especially hot days.

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One-piece swimsuit from Target, $34.99
Multi-color scarf from American Eagle, $15
White shorts from Amazon, $45
Straw hat from Target, $16.99
Leather slide sandals from Walmart, $28

Prints bring variety and vivality to a capsule wardrobe. Keep a printed skirt in rotation for when you want to make a statement.

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Printed button-front skirt from Gap, $59.95
Solid color fitted tank top from Amazon, $14
Heeled espadrilles from Zappos, $125
Pendant necklace from Anthropologie, $44

Easy and breezy, a jumpsuit works for day and night in the summer.

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Striped jumpsuit from Anthropologie, $140
Multi-color scarf from American Eagle, $15
Heeled espadrilles from Zappos, $125
Hoop earrings from Amazon, $9.36

A classic button down is a must-have in your summer capsule wardrobe. Pair it with denim shorts and white sneakers for a laid-back daytime look.

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Striped short-sleeve button down from Urban Outfitters, $39 (originally $54)
Denim shorts from Nordstrom, $64.50
White sneakers from Zappos, $49.99
Lightweight cardigan from Amazon, $18
Sunglasses from ASOS, $19

For chilly restaurants and offices, a lightweight cardigan is good to keep on hand as part of a summer capsule wardrobe. Throw it on over a white tank tucked into a floral print skirt and you're ready for dinner or the office. Add a hat for Saturday mornings at the farmers' market.

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Lightweight gray cardigan from Amazon, $18
Printed button-front skirt from Gap, $59.95
White flowy tank top from Anthropologie, $90
Straw hat from Target, $16.99
Pendant necklace from Anthropologie, $44
Heeled espadrilles from Zappos, $125

White denim jeans are a closet staple, but shorts are cooler for hot summer days. White shorts are super versatile. Wear them with anything from a colorful, printed top and sneakers to a simple white tee and espadrilles.

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White shorts from Amazon, $45
Denim jacket from Target, $22.99
White t-shirt from Walmart, $10.46
Multi-color scarf from American Eagle, $15
Heeled espadrilles from Zappos, $125

Great for dressing up or down, a solid color dress provides versatile outfit options. We love it with simple slide sandals, a sun hat and statement necklace.

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Solid-color sleeveless dress from Anthropologie, $150
Leather slide sandals from Walmart, $28
Straw hat from Target, $16.99
Pendant necklace from Anthropologie, $44
Denim jacket from Target, $22.99

Add a fun, colorful shirt to your capsule wardrobe that can be worn with shorts or jeans. We layering a one-piece swimsuit underneath so you're always pool-ready. Don't forget seasonal accessories like sunglasses and a trendy straw bag.

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Printed shirt from ASOS, $45
Lightwash denim jeans from T.J. Maxx, $69.99
White sneakers from Zappos, $49.99
Straw bag from ASOS, $29
Sunglasses from ASOS, $19

This staple item absolutley needs to be part of a summer capsule wardrobe. Classic denim shorts go with everything from flowy tops to simple tanks and tees.

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Denim shorts from Madewell at Nordstrom, $64.50
Solid-color fitted tank top from Amazon, $14
Multi-color scarf from American Eagle, $24.95
Leather slide sandals from Walmart, $28
Sunglasses from ASOS, $19