Although fall is my favorite season for fashion (and everything else), I don't dislikesummer clothes by any means. It's refreshing to just throw on a dress and some sandals and go. I have a few very "summery" pieces in my closet for occasions such as the Fourth of July parties and beachy vacations, but for the most part, I tend to avoid things such as items with tropical prints, neon, and all crochet everything. The reason is I don't find such summery pieces to be appropriate for very much of the year, and I prefer things that are a little less specific that I can wear for more than a month or two.
So what's a girl to do who doesn't want a wardrobe full of overly summery items but still wants to look appropriate for the season? Shop for low-key warm-weather items that are effortlessly cool. I found tons of chic linen, cotton, and silk pieces that you'll be able to wear for more than just July and August. Scroll to shop my selections.
Mango
Linen 100% Shirt
I'd take this in any of the chic colors is comes in.
Pixie Market
Gold Button Linen-Blend Vest
I'd advise preordering this because it will sell out.
Staud
Sloane Heels
Some of the most comfortable shoes in my closet are from Staud.
Matteau
+ Net Sustain Tie-Detailed Organic Cotton-Poplin Mini Shirt Dress
Chicer than the average shirtdress.
Madewell
Barbrook Button-Front Sweater Polo in Stripe
I'd also wear this in the fall with jeans.
Totême
Embroidered Silk-Twill Shorts
I need to stop thinking about these and just get them already.
Pixie Market
Brown Low Waisted Pants
Low-waist trousers are chill enough for casual summer outfits.
Good American
Plissé Midi Dress
I love how easily this can be dressed up or down.
Little Liffner
Pencil Case
Love that this black bag isn't too heavy to wear in the summer.
Who What Wear Collection
Remi Washed Canvas Maxi Skirt
This skirt is an easy way to ensure you look polished this summer.
H&M
Slip-On Sandals
Another pair of expensive-looking H&M shoes to covet.
Dôen
Ischia Smocked Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
Dôen has low-key summer items down pat.
Frankie Shop
Frankie Embroidered Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap
Gotta have a cool baseball cap this time of year.
Reformation
Tagliatelle Linen Dress
The bodice of this dress is so pretty.
Prada
Matelassé Sport Sandals
Love a sporty logo sandal.
Who What Wear Collection
Luca Collared Button-Down Oxford Shirt
The perfect year-round staple.
Open Edit
Soft Pleated Shorts
It's safe to assume these perfect black shorts will sell out.
Zara
Rhinestone Flat Sandals
It's pretty-sandal season.
Nanushka
Klara Drawstring Satin Top
Snag this pretty top while it's majorly on sale.
Other Stories
Fitted Collared Mini Dress
When in doubt, just get an
Other Stories dress.
Rezek Studio
Emerald Shimmy Skirt
This pretty maxi skirt will earn you all the compliments.
WAYF
Layne Shorts
These are the perfect simple shorts to wear with a crop top.
Simon Miller
F164 Bil Thong Sandals
This is an excellent use of beads.
Good American
Good Classic Boot Jeans
If you're going to wear jeans this summer, they should be flare jeans.
Other Stories
Front Knot Linen Top
Cute summer tops such as this are a must.
RE/DONE
90s Cardigan Vest
A crochet piece you can wear during fall too.
Agolde
Liv Mini Skirt
The return of denim miniskirts is upon us.
Everlane
The Crochet Knit Cami
If subtle crochet is your goal, this one's for you.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.