How to Build a Summer Wardrobe - Women

Summer is officially here and this means wearing clothes to survive the heat while still looking stylish. Summer is about hassle free dressing. Here are a few ideas on building effortless summer style.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Shop your closet for clothing you wore last summer. See if they still fit,are in style and are in good condition.

2. Pull out all your colorful jewelry such as hoop earrings, bracelets and bags. Consider the junior's department to find inexpensive jelwery and bags.

3. Put away your favorite black leather bag and switch to a carry all in a two-tone canvas, woven straw,or lighter neautral color.

4. Hop on the capri pant craze and pair them easily with a tank or form fitting t-shirt. For the most flattering capri look, opt for a wide leg. Choose brighter or neautral colors.

5. Splurge on a flowerey, flowing,printed sundress for effortless summer feminity. A dress can take you to dinner by accessorizing with heels and a shawl or to work with a tailored jacket or cardigan over it.

6. Consider purchasing a knee length skirt in a bold colorful print pattern. For an island look choose a pareo or sarong which can be easily wrapped around your waist and it flatters all figures.

7. Purchase a pair of white pants to take you anywhere. Choose them in fabrics like cotton with a little stretch or denim. They can be any style, flat front, wide legged or capris. Pair them with a bright t-shirt for a more casual look or a floral blouse for a dressier occasion.

8. Make sure your summer wardrobe includes basic white cotton tees and tanks which can be paired with jeans or your capris.

9. Include a summer hat made of straw which keeps your or a cotton crusher hat to protect your skin and hair from the sun.

10. Find the perfect swimsuit to get ready for the beach or pool parties. Purchase a versatile cover-up that can take you to the pool and lunch.

11. Complement your summer look with stylish sunglasses to keep you from squinting and getting crow's feet around your eyes.

12. Keep your look polish buy acquiring the right shoes. Strappy heeled sandals are a must for summer inlcuding mules, flip flops and a canvas sneaker.

13. Acquire a terry cloth beach blanket or soft cotton throw for those long days at the beach.

Tips & Warnings

• When wearing shoes that bare the feet, make sure your feet have had a pedicure.
• Remember your sunscreen! Throw out the one you had left over from last summer,because sunscreen does expire.
• Complement you easy summer style with no fuss make up. Keep eye makeup light and lipstick sheer.

[anyeungna]

on 5/18/2007 A bit long~~~it's better to make the way shorter!

on 7/14/2006 Don't forget your Lilly dresses and skirts for social events.

on 6/30/2006 Many women look washed-out in white. Instead, choose creamy, buttery, warm basic tanks and T-shirts as summer basics.