2 Sporty-Cool Ways to Wear a Dress for Spring and Summer

+ black sunglasses | striped maxi dress | loop handle bucket bag | furry pool slides




+ black sunglasses | floral print maxi dress | ring handle bag | white sneakers


There’s no denying that once the weather starts to warm up, we can’t wait to throw on a dress. This spring and summer it’s all about styling the piece, as feminine as it may be, with sporty pieces like sneakers and furry pool slides. Two of our favorite dresses of the moment for pulling off the trend are this striped knit maxi dress and this floral print maxi dress from the K/Lab collection at Kohl’s. Shop these pieces, plus more of our top picks from the collection below—Get 15% off with code TAKE15OFF (4/20-4/24)!

Creative Direction/Styling/Photography by: Jenn Camp | Model: Kaylee Camp

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This was sponsored by Kohl’s and Shopstyle. The opinions, as always, are my own.

Enjoy Your Last Summer Days In This Effortless Wrap Dress

Even though I'm a fall person, I am doing my best to enjoy these last days of summer. This effortless outfit idea is how I'd like to dress while doing so. The standout piece is a timeless camel midi wrap dress that you can wear for many years to come. Pair it with sleek round sunglasses, a luxe hoop earring, cool white mini bag, and white flat lace-up sandals. Finish the look with a touch of highlighter to play up the summer glow that remains.

1. Vince Wrap Midi Dress (also here)
2. Saint Laurent Round Metal Sunglasses
3. Stone and Strand Gold Diamond Earring
4. Mango Bucket Bag
5. Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick
6. TKEES Jo Suede and Leather Sandals

Here's How to Wear a Shirtdress for Spring 2021

It's officially shirtdress season and I'm here for it. Here's my cool-girl take on the piece—First, start with a white shirtdress. Then, throw on a pair of edgy rectangular sunglasses, classic hoop earrings, a neutral minimalist bag, and black lace-up boots. Add a fresh citrus fragrance to the spring outfit to set the mood. This dress is selling out quick so I added some similar options to the slideshow below.

1. Likely Carlson Tie Front Shirtdress (also here)
2. Prada Black Polarized Rectangle Sunglasses
3. Maria Black Senortia 20 Hoops
4. Mansur Gavriel Mini Soft Lady Bag (also here)
5. Heretic Dirty Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
6. Jeffrey Campbell Seema Lace-Up Boot

The Cool-Girl Way to Wear a White T-Shirt and Jeans for Summer

Take your usual white t-shirt and jeans look to the next level with this fresh summer outfit idea. The common pairing gets the cool-girl treatment with the help of a cropped white tee, tortoise cat-eye sunglasses, edgy hoop earrings, a taupe mini bag, cross-front black jeans, and light brown heeled slide sandals. Shop each piece from the look below.

1. The Line By K Joseph Cropped Gathered T-Shirt
2. Karen Wazen Glamorous Sunglasses
3. Maria Black Disrupted 14 Earrings
4. BOYY Karl 19 Mini Buckled Leather Tote
5. Byredo Eau de Parfum - Sundazed
6. AGOLDE Crisscross Upsized Jeans (also here)
7. Marc Fisher Ltd Berin Slide Sandal

A Cool Yet Understated Way to Wear a Bright Skirt

This season is all about midi skirts in bright colors. Here's how to pull off the bold skirt without it looking over the top. The key is to style it with understated pieces like a classic off-white t-shirt, black cat-eye sunglasses, cool hoop earrings, a '90s-inspired shoulder bag, and flat strappy sandals. Shop each piece of this fun outfit below.

1. Rag & Bone Slub Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt
2. Thierry Lasry Acidity 101 Sunglasses
3. Maria Tash 6.5mm 14-Karat Gold Earring
4. By Far Rachel Patent Leather Bag
5. 19-69 Rainbow Bar Eau de Parfum
6. Rejina Pyo Bella Colorblock Crepe Skirt (also here)
7. Cult Gaia Mona Leather Sandals (also here)

An Elevated Way to Wear White Jeans for Summer

When it comes to summer denim, I'm all about a great pair of white jeans. Here, I put together an elevated take on the fresh denim to wear all season long. To recreate the casual-chic outfit you'll need black cat-eye sunglasses, a beige tank top, yellow-gold hoop earrings, a cool black mini bag, white straight-leg jeans, and strappy black mule heels. Shop each piece from this look below.

1. Celine 56mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
2. Topshop Wide Rib Racerback Cotton Blend Crop Tank Top
3. Sophie Buhai Gold Vermeil Hoop Earrings
4. Boyy Karl Surreal Leather Tote
5. Sana Jardin Eau de Parfum - Savage Jasmine
6. AGOLDE Crisscross Upsized Jeans
7. Marc Fisher Ltd Berin Slide Sandal

How to Bring Your Sweaterdress to the Next Level This Season

One piece I reach for as soon as cold weather hits is a sweaterdress. This fall and winter, you can bring your favorite classic knit dresses to the next level with the help of a pair of cool black sunglasses, multiple hoop earrings, a timeless black mini bag, and statement croc-embossed black knee-high boots. Major plus? The outfit idea is super easy to pull off and the tan sweaterdress is under $100.

1. Mango Fine Knitted Dress
2. Balenciaga Rim Square Shape Sunglasses
3. SHASHI Triplès Hoops
4. Loewe Heel Small Leather Shoulder Bag
5. Schutz Analeah Pointed Toe Knee High Boot

A Fresh Way to Wear Leather Pants This Spring

One key piece we love for spring is a great pair of leather pants. While we are currently crushing on this brown pair, any color would do for this outfit formula we have created for the new season: a chunky textured sweater, oversized cat-eye sunglasses, cool dainty earrings, a sleek tote bag, and matching mule heels.

1. The Great The Marled Sweater (also here and here)
2. Ganni Mia Sunglasses
3. Zoe Chicco 14k Gold Ear Cuff with White Diamond
4. Little Liffner Micro Tulip Tote Bag
5. Coqui Coqui Eau de Cologne in Tabaco
6. Joseph Den Leather Straight-Leg Pants
7. Loeffler Randall Juno Heeled Mules (also here)

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What to Wear With Cowboy Boots for Spring and Summer

One shoe trend we have our eyes on at the moment is all about cowboy boots. Staying true to our minimalist-leaning style we put together an effortless outfit that incorporates the western-inspired shoes. Here a bright ribbed tank top, cat-eye sunglasses, acrylic hoop earrings, simple crossbody bag, and black midi skirt come together to create a stylish take on the boots. Shop every piece from the look below.

1. Vince Directional Rib Tank (also here)
2. Linda Farrow Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
3. Cult Gaia Mira Acrylic Hoop Earrings (also here)
4. Dries Van Noten Knot Strap Leather Crossbody
5. Anine Bing Dolly Silk-Satin Midi Skirt
6. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Beloved
7. Aeyde Kate Leather Booties (also here)

How to Pull Off a Statement Jumpsuit for Fall

No matter the time of year, a great jumpsuit is key for stylish, easy dressing. At the moment, a statement jumpsuit is on my must-have list, like a puff-sleeve jumpsuit. They're perfect for putting together a great fall outfit that you can wear just about anywhere. Style with with classic round sunglasses, huggie earrings, a white mini bag, and white ankle boots for an elevated take on the piece.

1. Jonathan Simkhai Annika Puff-Sleeve Stretch-Cotton Jumpsuit
2. Garrett Leight Hampton Polar Sunglasses
3. Baublebar Dalilah Small Tube Huggie Hoops
4. Wandler Hortensia Mini Leather Bag (also here)
5. French Girl Organics Lumière Caramel Shimmer Oil
6. Manu Atelier Duck Leather Ankle Boots

How to Wear 2 of Winter's Biggest Fashion Trends

Here's our take on 2 of this season's biggest fashion trends: the plaid coat and lug-sole boots. This winter outfit idea is great Other than the key pieces you'll need cool black sunglasses, a statement mini bag, black straight-leg jeans, and edgy earrings. Complete the look with a black turtleneck sweater for the ultimate look. Shop each piece below.

1. Vero Moda Rambla Checked Coat (also here)
2. Gucci Fluo Narrow Acetate Sunglasses
3. Yuzefi Mini Bom Bag (also here)
4. Topshop High Waist Split Hem Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
5. Maria Black Disruption Dogma Drop Earring
6. Free People Dylan Lace-Up Bootie

SHIMMER

1. Sleeveless Tee from Raquel Allegra
2. Cryokinesis Sunglasses from Cheap Monday
3. Ileana Makri for The Row Rose Gold Diamond Evil Eye Necklace
4. H&M >> My favorite piece from their summer collection!
5. Fold Over Clutch from CLARE VIVIER
6. Cairo Pyramid Stud Earrings from Jules Smith
7. Astor Ring from Michael Kors
8. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in 'Fade to Black'
9. Joan Mule Pump from Alexander Wang

How to Wear a Camel Sweater This Spring

As you may already know, our love for camel sweaters began over the winter. Now that the weather will soon begin to warm up, we have our mind set on how to wear the classic piece into spring. The look is similar with the inclusion of black jeans, but we've added a few warm-weather tweaks like a woven black bag and strappy sandals.

1. Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Pullover Sweater (also here)
2. Quay Goodnight Kiss Sunglasses
3. Gorjana Quinn Delicate Stud Earrings
4. Catzorange Cosimo Large Woven Cotton Tote
5. Verso Skincare Lip Serum
6. Goldsign The Cropped A High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
7. Dorateymur Thong Heeled Sandals

PS: THE Shopbop sale ends tomorrow! Get up to 25% off with code GOBIG19.