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The trick to building out the ideal summer capsule wardrobe is focusing on fabrics and silhouettes.

collage of street style and summer wardrobe essentials

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When it comes to fit, anything loose and flowy usually works.

(Its little surprise that one of the most popularsummer fashion trendsis relaxed suiting.)

Here are a few at various price points we like to stock up on.

Free People Kate Tee

Weve tried dozens to find ones that stay up and hidden forsmall breastsandlarge bustsalikeWacoal and Skims never disappoint.

Its also a vacation must-have.

Skip layering and wear it sleeveless.

Skims Cotton Rib Tank

The Great.

The County Line Plaid Cotton Tank Top

The Great.

Black always works, but its hard to go wrong with an off-white version slung carefree over a T-shirt.

Hanes Essentials T-Shirt (4-Pack)

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Elysewalk Label Carrie Crew

Leset Classic Margo Tee

Adidas Samba OG Sneaker

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Sneaker

Halo Lace Convertible Underwire Bra Wacoal

Skims Fits Everybody Bandeau

Babaton Contour Tube Top

Spritz Linen Tube Top Reformation

Peony Vacation One-Piece Swimsuit

Solid & Striped Veronica One-Piece Swimsuit

Mikoh Queensland One-Shoulder Bikini Top

Mikoh Lami High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms

Peony Pleated Bandeau Bikini Top

Peony Gathered High-Waist Bikini Bottoms

Aire Ceres 51mm Rectangular Sunglasses

Le Specs Outta Love Sunglasses

Boden Relaxed Linen Shirt

Everlane The Linen Relaxed Shirt

J.Crew Carolyn Dress

Hill House Home The Ophelia Dress

Citizens of Humanity Marlow High Waist Long Organic Cotton Denim Shorts

Levi’s Women’s Premium 501 Mid Thigh Short

Madewell The Birdie Double Strap Platform Sandal

Birkenstock Milano Slingback Sandal

J.Crew Woven Straw Market Tote

Clare V. Sandy Tote

Madewell Straw Hat

Free People Seashells Straw Boater Hat

Solid & Striped The Oxford Tunic

Tory Burch Printed Cotton Silk Pareo

Gia Linen Midi Skirt Reformation

Lioness Women’s Barbie Split Midi Skirt

Agolde Ginerva Cargo Pants

Leset Yoko Cargo Pants

Faithfull The Brand Elfie Tie-Front Linen Vest

Favorite Daughter The Favorite Vest

summer capsule wardrobe

Dôen Renee Cropped Ruffled Pintucked Ramie Top

Boden Relaxed Pull-On Linen Pants

Faithfull the Brand Ottavio Linen Flare Coverup Bottom

Everlane The Linen Oversized Blazer

& Other Stories Double Breasted Linen Blazer

Muuñ Abby Striped Woven Basket Bag

Ines Bressand Mini Wave Raffia Shoulder Bag

Kule The Raleigh Pickleball Sweater

La Ligne Stripe Tissue Weight Cashmere Cardigan

Tanya Taylor Maya Dress

Me+Em Graphic Tulip Print Sleeveless Maxi Dress + Belt

Staud Brigitte Mules

Senso Tommie Heels

Chunks Nimbus Claw Clip

Emi Jay Sweet Shell Claw Clip

Joolz by Martha Calvo Enamel Beaded 14kt Gold Plated Necklace

Crystal Haze Jewelry Serena Gold-Plated Cubic Zirconia Necklace

Jennifer Zeuner Perla Hoop Earrings

Jenny Bird Rodin Rolo Chain Necklace

Khaite Benny Leather Skinny Belt

Epifene Paloma Chain Belt