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15 Affordable Summer Wardrobe Essentials

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Trends come and go, but year after year you need to have the same classic pieces ready to go in your closet. Here I’ve compiled a list of 15 of the most essential items you need in your summer wardrobe to create timeless looks year after year.

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1. White T-Shirt

Time And Tru Short Sleeve Henley Rib T-Shirt ($7.98 at Walmart)

Time and Tru Essential Short Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt ($6 at Walmart)

Time and Tru Essential Short Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt ($5.88 at Walmart)

2. Breton Stripe Shirt

Madewell Daffodil Tee ($24.50 at ShopBop)

Northside Vintage Long-Sleeve Tee in Morris Stripe ($19.99 at Madewell)

Striped Scoop-Neck T-Shirt ($28.50 at Brooks Brothers)

3. Denim Shorts

Mid-Rise Button-Fly Mid-Length Jean Shorts for Women ($12 at Old Navy)

Tinsel Distressed High Waist Denim Shorts ($29 at Nordstrom)

Brooklyn Supply Co. Denim Shorts with Turn Up and Star Embroidery ($13.65 at ASOS)

4. Demin Jacket

Time and Tru Women’s Denim Jacket ($16.96 at Walmart)

Denim Trucker Jacket ($39 at Banana Republic)

AE Cropped White Denim Jacket ($44.96 at American Eagle)

5. Lightweight Cardigan

Chelsea28 V Neck Lightweight Cardigan ($29.97 at Nordstrom Rack)

Abound Lightweight Cocoon Cardigan ($26.97 at Nordstrom Rack)

Dolce Cabo V-Neck Cardigan ($24.97 at Norsdtrom Rack)

6. White Jeans

Terra & Sky Skinny Denim Capri ($19.94 at Walmart)

Sofia Vergara Destructed Cuffed Straight Leg High Waist Jeans ($19.99 at Walmart)

Time and Tru Core Skinny Jean ($16.87 at Walmart)

7. Neutral Flat Sandals

MIA Women’s Dashielle Flat Sandal ($35.17 on Amazon)

Dolce Vita Prague Sandals
($34.99 at Saks Off 5th)

Chinese Laundry Keystone Flat Sandal ($28.20–$37.64 on Amazon)

8. Ankle Strap Heels

Lauralie Ankle-strap Sandal ($49.99 at Vince Camuto)

Odila Ankle Strap Sandal ($50 at Sam Edelman)

Naturalizer Ivy Ankle Strap Sandal ($55–$71.99 at Nordstrom)

9. White Sneakers

Converse Chuck Taylor Ox Platform White Sneakers
($65 at ASOS)

Vans Classic Authentic Triple White Sneakers ($50 at ASOS)

Topshop Cabo Low Top Sneaker ($27 at Nordstrom)

10. T-Shirt Dress

Fitted Crew-Neck Tee Dress for Women ($14.97 at Old Navy)

Tomboy Pocket Tee Dress in Stripe ($49.99 at Madewell)

Henley Tee Dress ($49.50 at Madewell)

11. Maxi Dress

Alessandra Maxi Dress ($49.97 at Soft Surroundings)

INC Volume-Sleeve Striped Wrap Maxi Dress ($49.99 at Macy’s)

All In Favor Tiered Cami Maxi Dress ($49 at Nordstrom)

12. Tote Bag

Isaac Mizrahi Ingram Dlx Shopper Tote ($90 at Macy’s)

America & Beyond Tassel Charm Wicker Tote ($59.98 at Nordstrom Rack)

Cognac Combo Jamari Tote Bag ($67.46 at Sole Society)

13. Crossbody Bag

Kelly & Katie Artemisio V1 Crossbody Bag ($14.99–$29.99 at DSW)

Leather Double Zip Camera Crossbody ($49 at Banana Republic)

The Sak Ryder Crescent Crossbody Handbag ($44.96 at QVC)

14. Sunglasses

Jessica Simpson Vented Temple Black/Tortoise Sunglasses ($40.50 at Zappos)

Nine West Tortoise Oval Sunglasses w/ Soft Storage Case ($38 at QVC)

Priv Revaux Over The Moon Cat Eye Sunglasses ($34.95 at Kohl’s)

15. Straw Hat

Natural Straw Bucket Hat
($17.60 at Topshop)

Straw Trilby Hat w/ Size Adjuster in Brown ($16 at ASOS)

South Beach Exclusive Straw Boater Hat in Black ($10.40 at ASOS)

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