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15 Summer Outfit Ideas to Wear This Weekend, and Repeat All Season Long

Photographed Hugo Comte, Vogue, June/July 2021; Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, April 2020; Photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Vogue, June 2019

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Summer is in full swing, and reemergence has made for a very stylish start to summer. As we look at what this season has in store–Weddings! Travel! Social gatherings!—we expect plenty of exciting reasons and occasions to get dressed up. For a little bit of summer outfit inspiration, we’re feeling inspired by archival Vogue images that perfectly balance classic style with staying power and fun seasonal trends. All these photos feel just as relevant and of the moment now as they did when they were captured.

It isn’t a surprise that some of our favorite looks have the summer wardrobe pairings we love: a striped tee with a tiered midi-skirt; a breezy maxi dress and lace-up sandals; or a cardigan and a jean short. They’re summer outfit ideas that are incredibly simple but not lacking personality. There are casual, everyday separates that can take you from breakfast to the beach. Think lightweight fabrics and relaxed silhouettes, beautifully embroidered skirts, shell necklaces, and intricately woven sun hats you’ll want to lock in now ahead of your August holiday.

From beachwear and blouses to canvas carryalls and poolside chapeaus, we’ve broken down 15 summer outfit ideas into easy and re-creatable three- or four-step formulas. Shop all of them here, and repeat them all summer long.

Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, April 2020

Knit Dress + Woven Bag + Jute Platforms = Crochet All Day

A.L.C. Carolyn crochet dress

Oscar de la Renta gold-tone, woven faux-raffia, and wood clip earrings

Clare V. Sandy tote

Schutz Byana espadrille platform sandals

Photographed Hugo Comte, Vogue, June/July 2021

Crochet Bucket + Checkered Top + Micro Mini = Summer 2021

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Emily Levine Lollipop swirl hat

The Lobby colorblock vest

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Svnr Havana earring

Tankair Studio Lotus miniskirt

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, April 1993

Knit Top + Printed Pants + Camp Jewelry = Getaway Girl

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Zara crochet knit top

Bond Eye Malibu crop top

Mango printed cotton pants

Dannijo Graham anklet

Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, June 2004

Printed Blouse + Beaded Shoulder Bag + Shield Sunnies = Too Hot to Handle

Mango printed oversized shirt

Westward Leaning Volt 07 sunglasses

Bottega Veneta the Jodie small chevron-beaded wooden shoulder bag

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Everlane the Easy shorts

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 1992

Maxi Dress + Top-Handle Tote + Strappy Sandals = Summer Romance

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Lee Matthews Georgina checked cotton-poplin shirtdress

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Completedworks Parade of Possibilities pearl & gold bracelet

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Hereu Cala small leather and canvas shoulder bag

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Porte & Paire metallic leather sandals

Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 2019

Crochet Dress + Tie-Dye Scarf + Slide Sandals = Haute Hippie

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Zara crochet midi-dress

Sherris Hasida sweater

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Isabel Marant Nassau tie-dye cotton scarf

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Proenza Schouler pipe stretch-knit slides

Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, December 2002

String Bikini + Shrunken Cardigan + Jean Shorts = Beach Chic

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Cos bucket hat

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J.Crew cotton-blend Jackie cardigan sweater

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Akoia Swim Humba Algarve bikini

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Everlane the Relaxed '90s short

Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, May 2020

Printed Dress + Shell Necklace + Flat Sandals = Meadow Sweet

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Prada shell choker

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Rixo Marilyn crepe halterneck midi dress

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Tory Burch Robinson embroidered straw convertible shoulder bag

A. Emery Beau flat ankle-wrap sandals

Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 2017

Puff-Sleeve Blouse + Paper-Bag Trousers + Canvas Tote + Suede Sandals = Summer Feel

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Jonathan Simkhai standard Thea Oxford smocked puff-sleeve Top

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Rue de Verneuil Parcours S leather-trim canvas tote bag

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Zara paperbag baggy pants

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Rainbow suede T-bar sandals in red

Photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Vogue, June 2019

Raffia Hat + Bikini Top + Embroidered Skirt = A Touch of Wanderlust

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Sensi Studio ribbon Calado hat

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Leslie Amon Caro metallic gingham bikini top

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Carrie Forbes salon raffia slide sandals

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Le Sirenuse, Positano Livia palm-embroidered linen-blend midi skirt

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 1992

Breton Tee + Midiskirt + Cat-Eye Sunnies = Retro Rewind

Cos oversized T-shirt

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Bottega Veneta acetate cat eye sunglasses

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Lisa Says Gah Sun Jellies Betty basket

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Staud Lucca drawstring maxi skirt

Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, June 2015

Striped Set + Espadrilles + Beach Hat = Happier at Sea

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Closed viscose and linen tunic

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Closed striped linen mix shorts

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J.Crew canvas espadrille flats

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Janessa Leone Lynda straw hat

Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, June 2004

Bucket Hat + Oxford Shirting + Sandals = California Dreaming

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Faithfull the Brand Frederikke floral linen sun hat

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Solid & Striped the Oxford oversized striped cotton-blend shirt

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Emily Levine persephone pearl necklace

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Tamara Mellon Solstice sandals

Photographed by Chris Militscher, Vogue, March 2003

Striped Sweater + White Trousers + Colorful Accessories = All-American Ease

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Minquiers Moderne authentic Breton stripe shirt

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Madewell bandana

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Vibi Venezia whipstitched velvet furlane slippers

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Rag & Bone Logan high-waist wide-leg linen blend jeans

Photographed by Camilla Akrans, Vogue, June 2013

Pajama Set + Bikini + Basket Bag = Bringing the Beach to Your Backyard

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Helen Kamainski packable raffia cloche

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Eberjey Gisele printed short PJ set

Mark Cross Murphy raffia and leather bucket bag

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Culta Gaia Jasie sandal