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With just a few days left until Memorial Day, the official start of summer is so close we can practically taste it. Plenty of us are planning trips to the beach or drinks en terrasse, putting summer vibes into full swing, but what about summer weather? For the months of May and June, Mother Nature often adheres to her own unpredictable plan. Transitional dressing still applies to many climes, making versatile wardrobe essentials key.
Our Favorite Spring-to-Summer Pieces:
- The Button-Up: Dries Van Noten striped cotton shirt, $495
- The Everyday Tote: Loewe Flamenco large leather tote, $3,150
- The Grown-Up Denim Short: COS longline denim shorts, $99
- The Everyday Flat: Everlane day ballet flats, $148
- The Easy Dress: Staud Vincent dress, $235
- The Crossbody: Bottega Veneta Candy cassette bag, $1,250
- The Finishing Touch: Mejuri sculptural hoops, $148
In need of a little inspiration, we went Down Under to the streets of Australian Fashion Week, where the city is welcoming a temperate fall. In Sydney, the girls know a thing or two about light, comfortable layers, and they maximize their warm-weather staples by wearing them in new ways. For example, we love the combination of a thong sandal with tailored, boyish separates or a feminine skirt paired with a baseball cap. Our complete edit of the best street style looks in Sydney is here for you to shop, below.
Double Up on Button-Ups, and Add a Thong Sandal
Make like this Australian Fashion Week showgoer and offset tailored separates with the shoe of the moment: a minimal, thong sandal. It makes the whole thing feel like summer!
Balance Denim Shorts With a Floor-Sweeping Coat
Avoid the summer-camp connotation of denim shorts by wearing them with a sweeping overcoat and delicate pair of ballet flats.
Long and Lean Layers Go a Long Way
In this look, a lightweight strapless midi-dress makes for an unexpected layering piece when paired with a classic button-up and trousers.
Wear Jeans Under Your Dresses When You’re Not Ready to Fully Commit
If you’re not ready for full-on swishy summer dresses, jeans can be the perfect layer in a pinch. This outfit strikes the perfect balance between ethereal and rugged.
All Black, the Summer Edition
An all-black outfit can be supremely elegant in the summer. Pair a maxiskirt and crop top with a baseball cap for a cute, tomboy twist on the classic combo.
