Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

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Our summer capsule wardrobe is here! Trends change every season, so we’re here to help you from head to toe this summer.

Key Takeaways

  • A capsule wardrobe is a small set of versatile pieces you can mix and match into many outfits.
  • Light tops, midi skirts and slip or print dresses form the core of a summer capsule.
  • Versatile sandals or mules can take you from day events to date night.
  • Accessories like layered jewelry and a straw or crochet bag finish the look without adding bulk.

Our guide calendar includes everything from tops, bottoms, dresses, and rompers to shoes and accessories that you should wear for your summer outfits. These clothing items will make it easier for you to get dressed because you can mix and match all of the options we have included. You might as well consider these summer staples! So don’t be shy; go ahead and take a look!

Explore more fashion trends, seasonal wear, and women’s fashion that define this season. Mix and match these pieces to create outfits for every summer occasion.

Tops

Cutouts, crops, ties, backless, puffed sleeves, and halters – this has summer tops written all over it. With it being so warm outside, you’ll want to incorporate these into your summer outfit rotations to stay cool. You’ll want to check these out, as we have included trendy options for summer tops with a variety of colors, patterns, and styles.

Denim Split Front Vest

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

Is this soft denim style giving you summer vibes or what? Not only are we all about the denim, but how flattering is this style? This ASOS top with the front vest style is a great addition to your summer capsule wardrobe! The pastel color of denim is perfect for summer, and the style gives you a retro look.

Pleat Lace Top

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

Where are our sweethearts? This crop top is for you. We all know the influence lace has in today’s fashion… and summer is no exception to its popularity! Another thing we love about this top is the combination of the lace with the sheer fabric—so chic, versatile, and airy! Check the retailer for current color options.

Bottoms

Whether it’s morning, day, or night, this might depend on the length of your bottoms to deal with the summer heat. We know it gets hot during the day, but it also cools off at night, so we’ve included a super cute skirt with a style that has come back again to our summer capsule wardrobe.

Bubble Midi Skirt

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

Some of you might remember the denim hype from years ago, and it’s back. This prairie skirt can work with anything! Both tops we recommended would perfectly go with this skirt, and don’t forget about the whole Style Challenge guide with more options! We want to ensure you throw this skirt into your rotation this summer.

Satin Midi Skirt

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

This set screams summer. You can dress it up with some classy heels, or stay cool and mix it with a cut-off graphic tee instead of the top. Also, any of the top options in our guide would look great with this long skirt, since a satin skirt goes with almost anything.

Dresses

Dresses and rompers are a must for your summer capsule wardrobe. Sometimes you want to change things up from the typical top and bottom type outfit, so why not add these in?! Dresses and rompers are also a great option for summer because they will keep you cool, so you can be comfortable in the summer warmth!

Satin Drape Slip Mini Dress

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

This is a sexy yet classy mini dress. The relaxed fit and chocolate color are easy to love season after season. If you add some dangly earrings, a subtle necklace, a bracelet, and a cool shoulder bag… maybe a few rings on your fingers, and some classy heels, this look will be complete. You can wear this dress on your next night out!

 Midi High Low Leopard Dress

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

You can call this the “hot summer” dress! This edgy print dress will be perfect for any occasion this summer. Trust us, this style set is one you don’t want to exclude from your summer capsule wardrobe. You can wear it to your next rooftop gathering with friends!

Shoes

How do you find the right shoes to wear with your summer capsule wardrobe? Just follow our lead – we’ve got you covered! The key is to be comfortable, but we also want you to look and feel beautiful in the heels you wear. These two options are a few of our favorites from our summer Style Challenge guide calendar.

Mid Heeled Wrap Sandals

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

Day event? Casual afternoon? Date night? You can call these go-to shoes. All you need to do is slide these stylish sandal heels right on your feet and never look back. You can wear these shoes with shorts, jeans, dresses, rompers, and skirts.

Pointed Sole Heeled Mules

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

These elegant mules have been offered in several colors and finishes. This fresh style would look great with the rest of your summer pieces.

Accessories

Layering jewelry is a must. An adorable purse is a must. Let’s be honest – accessories are the easiest way to jazz up your outfits!

Torque Choker Interlocking Teardrop Design

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

Yes, you heard that right, chokers are back, just in a hotter and more classy way. You can add this chic wardrobe staple to your outfits for an extra touch. This necklace is bold and stunning, and it will give you a complete look.

Hand-crochet Shoulder Bag

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year

It doesn’t get more summery than this. Made with woven straw, this purse will match with everything! Complete your outfit with this cute purse, that is also the perfect size to fit all the necessities… What more can you ask for?

Shop Our Summer Capsule Wardrobe Collection

Your summer capsule wardrobe is now complete! These pieces can be mixed and matched to suit your style.

What should be in a summer capsule wardrobe?

Seamless sundresses, striped tank, midi or maxi dress, white button down, linen button down.

How many pieces are in the summer capsule wardrobe?

Aim for at least 15 pieces more or less.

What is a summer capsule?

The concept is basically having a number of clothing items, shoes and accessories that are combined with basics and things to mix and match, to create a many looks different occasions.

Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Radiant Trends to Include This Year
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