8 Classic Summer Outfits That Are So Easy to Re-Create

There’s something so satisfying about assembling an outfit and knowing from the moment you complete the dressing process that it just works. Of course, this doesn’t happen every time you throw a look together, but you can significantly up the chances of good outfit synergy when you focus on classic pieces.

Classic summer outfits are reigning supreme right now, and I have a theory as to why. As a slew of lockdowns put a pause on the trend cycle, what ensured was a renewed appreciation for wardrobe basics—finds that never feel too “of the moment”. It made many of us realise (myself included) that a well-rounded edit of staples is a surefire way of looking stylish and put together. That’s not to say there’s no place for trends—a strong wardrobe will always have a marriage of both—but never before have classic pieces been so prevalent. And it shows.

As warm-weather season kicks off, I’m seeing more and more influencers leaning heavily on classic summer outfits centred around staples—things like linen shirting, relaxed tailoring, white dresses, simple slider sandals, and basket bags. So, if you’re in the market for easy outfit solutions, you’ve come to the right place, for I’ve listed eight of my favourite summer outfit ideas that make full use of the aforementioned basics. Okay, so there are a couple of pieces you might not yet have in your closet—a crochet top being one—but I genuinely believe that these are the sort of classic summer outfits you can rely on, year after year, whatever the trends might be. Scroll on to see them.