12 Stunning Ways to Rock Summertime in the City The days are growing longer, the temperature is rising, and we have dusted off our winter clothing for the upcoming season. There is just one possible conclusion: summer is almost here. This implies that there is a greater need than ever for stylish city wear—think outfits appropriate for hot commutes to and from work, leisurely picnics in parks, and lively after-work events. Nor are we discussing clothing for a vacation here. Summertime city attire embraces the carefree, laid-back vibe of the season without going overboard with tropics. There are simple sandals, braided leather purses, and cut linen separates in place of dresses with palm tree prints and statement swimwear. Below is a stylish interpretation of warm weather attire for city dwellers.
Vogue’s Wish List for a Summer in the City
- The linen vest for a summery suit: St. Agni, $380
- Reformation Jessie thong sandals cost $128. The Thong Sandal
- The Basket Bag: $425 leather-trimmed straw tote for hunting season
- Diotima Scallop crochet top, $625, is the crochet top.
- The Pant That Looks Like Pajamas: Skall Studio Rue pants, $195
- The Boho Blouse: $300 Merlette Lotus smocked-sleeve voile blouse
- The Drop-Waist Dress: $250 strapless organic cotton maxi dress by Malene Birger
- The Minimalist Sandal: $295 leather sandals from Amanu Studio Mombasa
- The breezy, easy poplin skirt is the Artemis pleated maxiskirt ($435; Loulou Studio).
- The Linen Pants: $310 Posse Presley Pants
Searching for a new dress but don’t want to appear too beachy? Step inside the two-toned, drop-waist maxi dress of Malene Birger. It looks wonderful with a raffia day clutch from Banana Republic and barely-there black sandals from Amanu Studio, so you can keep cool but casual. Additionally welcome is shell jewelry such as Éliou’s pendant necklace. St. Agni’s linen suit vest, a key piece of modest luxury apparel this summer, is equally chic. To finish on a nautical touch, turn to Suzie Kondi’s skirt with blue and white stripes and a pair of Reformation thong sandals. Additional must-haves for summer tailoring are the light-colored, tailored-waist blazer from J. Crew, the oversized, button-up shirt from Mara Hoffman, and a pair of lightweight linen pants from Posse.
For those with boho style tastes on the other end of the spectrum, consider crochet tops by Diotima, Nia Thomas, and JW Anderson. They look great with everything from Dries Van Noten’s patterned poolside pants to Conner Ives’ summery denim. Our shopping carts are also occupied by Proenza Schouler’s multicolored halter-top, which looks great with St. Agni’s powder blue pants and Reformation’s strappy heeled sandals. See 12 summertime-in-the-city ensembles that perfectly encapsulate the joyous summertime vibe by scrolling down.
The striped poplin skirt paired with a summery suit vest 12 Stunning Ways to Rock Summertime in the City
Advice for summertime shopping? Invest in a suit vest, like this one from St. Agni that is bright white and made of linen. Pair the menswear-inspired look with Suzie Kondi’s striped midiskirt in blue and white to counterbalance it. A simple pair of thong sandals from Reformation and Loewe’s adorable raffia tote are stylish finishing touches.
The Perfect Pinstripe Pant: A Lightweight Essential for Tailoring
Away with the boxy, black blazers! The buttery yellow, cinched-waist design of J. Crew is the newest fundamental in tailoring. Try a monochrome look by wearing it with Matteau’s scoop-neck tank top and Jenni Kayne’s pinstripe leggings. Elegant accessories that will last the entire season—and then some—are the basket bag from Hunting Season and the summertime loafers from Flattered.
The Rope Sandal with a Crochet Cropped Top
Summertime and crocheting go hand in hand, thus it makes sense to wear Diotima’s cropped top. Make the most of its styling potential by teaming Pucci’s denim skirt with a pair of Miu Miu rope shoes. In the meanwhile, the tiny red accessories from Gucci and Dragon Diffusion were perfect.
The Bohemian Blouse with Pajama-Style Pants
An all-purpose blouse is just as useful in the summer as it is in the winter. Among our favorites in this category is this adorable Merlette puff-sleeve option. It pairs perfectly with the laid-back yet stylish striped pajama-style pants from Skall Studio. The macrame bucket hat by Weekend Max Mara and the suede fisherman sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals are essential pieces for pulling off this metropolitan ensemble in elegance.
The Dress with a Barely-There Sandal and Two Toned Drop Waist
An all-in-one ensemble dress is the epitome of effortless summer clothing. By Malene Birger’s two-toned maxi has a strapless neckline and a figure-flattering drop waist. As we’re all about the elevated essential, wear it with the chain link belt from B-Low the Belt to emphasize the drop waist. Amanu Studio’s hardly-there shoes and a Banana Republic raffia day clutch are two more popular accessories.
The Powder Blue Pants with the Summer Night’s Top
Oh, for those balmy summer evenings! Is there anything better? Put on the appropriate attire, starting with a pair of powder blue slacks by St. Agni and a halter top by Proenza Schouler with a crochet lining. Just as Reformation’s strappy heeled sandals are expertly minimalist, so are Mejuri and Completedworks’ delicate diamonds.
