Fun trends are great, but the essentials are what builds a woman’s wardrobe. You know, like a little black dress, a pair of nude pumps, and so on. You get the idea, right?

During the summer season though, the essentials differ. Think things like maxi skirts, wide-brimmed hats, totes for holding all your beach essentials, and more.

If you want to step up your summer wardrobe, try these summer wardrobe essentials on for size. They’ll keep you looking cool (and comfortable) all season long.

1. Denim Shorts

What better way to show off your nice, tan legs is there than a pair of classic denim shorts? They’re always a great choice.

For an easy casual look that’s effortless, pair your favorites with a cute top and a pair of white sneakers or sandals. If you want to dress them up a bit, add a dressy, button up top and a cute pair of boots. Who says you can’t rock them in the summer?!

2. Shirt Dress

A shirt dress is a fantastic choice for pretty much every occasion in the summer. It’s a style that’s simple, easy, and ultra chic. With a shirt dress in your wardrobe, you can master the effortlessly cute look with ease all season long.

Heading out for brunch with the girls? Throw on a shirt dress for a carefree, cute look. After-work happy hour? Add a shirt dress, and you’re set.

3. Boyfriend Jeans

Boyfriend jeans are a flawless spring and summer 2018 fashion essential. They’re the best of everything: comfortable, cute, casual, and super cool. To keep these summer essentials in the current season, though, you’ll want to stick with a blue hue and not a dark color – because black just screams winter.

The lighter the blue, the better, if you ask us.

4. White Pants

Contrary to what you’ve heard, you can wear white at any time of year. When does it look especially refreshing and ultra-chic? In the summer, of course!

If you haven’t ever tried a pair of white pants, 2018 should be the year you do. You’ll find them in all kinds of different styles – from flares to cropped pants, wide-legged, denim, and many others. Try something new this season and opt for a pair of white pants.

5. Tote Bag

Ah, the tote bag. It’s every woman’s best friend in the summertime, isn’t it? You can fit your purse essentials, a beach towel, book, sunscreen, and more – depending on which style you choose. And totes are totes cute, too!

One of our favorites is the canvas transport tote from Madewell. Does it get any better than this classic design?

They have leather options, too, and you can see more on Madewell’s website.

Give These Summer Wardrobe Essentials a Try

Nothing says summer quite like these summer wardrobe essentials, does it? Get these summer fashion essentials in your closet, and you’ll step up your style faster than you can say “pass the sunscreen.”

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