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.

A Chic Neutral Fall Look To Try Now

Photos by Jenn Camp

Here is my take on a chic neutral look for fall. I used my top picks from Macy's to style the look, and what's great is that each piece can be used through winter and spring. And yes, I'm all about wearing crisp white jeans year-round, especially with other neutrals!

+ RACHEL Rachel Roy Sleeveless Turtleneck Tunic
+ Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
+ Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Nuit
+ Michael Kors Chronograph Mini Bradshaw Watch
+ Patricia Nash Suede Bronte Bucket Bag
+ TWO by Vince Camuto Skinny Jeans in White Wash
+ Steve Madden Proto Pumps in Blush

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Shopstyle & Macy's. The opinions, as always, are my own.

How to Wear a Statement Dress for Summer

We're currently willing summer to arrive and happen to already know exactly what we plan on wearing. There's nothing like a fresh statement dress and chic sandals to get you through the hot-weather season. Complete the look with colorful cat-eye sunglasses, a mini bucket bag, and chunky hoop earrings.

+ Mara Hoffman Valentina Color-Block Organic Cotton-Voile Maxi Dress
+ Céline Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
+ Melanie Auld Mini Modern Hoops
+ Staud Bissett Leather Bucket Bag (also here)
+ NARS Laguna Liquid Bronzer
+ Sol Sana Emma Heel

Blogger Style: A Twist On The Classics

Photos via: Fashion Me Now

When a look is this easy and this chic, it has to be shared. One of our favorite fashion bloggers did a twist on a classic outfit. Instead of a basic blazer, blue jeans and loafers, she opted for an undone, oversized blazer, black distressed jeans and zebra printed mules. The icing to her outfit cake is definitely the IT bag of now; the ring-handle bucket bag. 

Get the look:
+ Current/Elliott The Petit Tee
+ New Look Tailored Jersey Blazer
+ Simon Miller Bonsai Bucket Bag
+ Re/Done High Rise Ankle Crop
+ Mango Fur Leather Slip On Loafers

How to Wear One of This Season's Coolest Dress Styles

This season it's all about voluminous dresses with oversized silhouettes in neutral tones. While you can turn these into a spring outfit that fits just about any personal style, we love to style them with a minimalist vibe in mind. In this case we took this tan maxi dress and paired it with black rectangular sunglasses, gold oval-shaped huggie hoop earrings, a simple black bucket bag, and flip flop kitten heel sandals. Throw in a luxe cream for hydrated skin from head-to-toe—Doesn't Rodin's packaging complements the outfit so well?

1. H&M Silk Blend Dress
2. Poppy Lissiman Marteeni Sunglasses
3. Shashi Cosmo Huggies
4. Vasic Bond Bucket Bag
5. Rodin Luxury Hand and Body Cream
6. Vince Camuto Marlinda Kitten Heel Flip Flop (similar option)

A Casual Way To Style Your White Blazer This Season

Photo via: Who What Wear

Wait, don't put away your blazers just yet. Pair a classic white blazer with your favorite midi dress for the coolest, effortless looking ensemble. This style star was spotted in a red printed midi and paired a lightweight blazer over the top. Her blush-colored bucket bag paid homage to millennial pink while her printed mules matched color tones in the dress.

Get the look:
+ Quay Mod Star Sunglasses
+ ASOS Tailored Linen Longline Blazer
+ Vero Moda Asymetric Polka Dot Prairie Dress
+ Mansur Gavriel Mini Bucket Bag
+ Callisto Carisma Mule

A Cool Dress and Sneakers Outfit Combo to Try Now

We're crushing on this under-$100 dress and decided to pair it with some cool sneakers instead the usual strappy sandals of the season. This easy outfit idea is perfect for the end of summer and can transition easily into fall with the help of a denim jacket. Complete the look with cat-eye sunglasses, pearl adorned hoop earrings, and a stylish bucket bag.

1. Topshop Godet Mixed Print Midi Slipdress (also here)
2. Le Specs Luxe Bunny Hop Cat Eye Sunglasses
3. Bracha Bonjour Imitation Pearl Hoop Earrings
4. Danse Lente Mini Lorna Leather Bucket Bag
5. Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss in Halo
6. Superga 2551 Cotu Mule Sneaker

A Blogger-Approved Black And White Look For Fall

Photos via: @deborabrosa

Débora masters a cool black and white look that we can't wait to try for fall. The blogger wears a long wrap button-down shirt with black jeans, a woven leather bag and knotted pointed-toe mule flats. This look is great for work and beyond.

Get the look:
+ Sally Lapointe Oversized Wrap Shirt
+ Mango Woven Latice Bucket Bag
+ Neiman Marcus Woven Bucket Bag
+ J Brand Mid Rise Skinny Pants
+ Topshop Pistachio Bow Mule (also here)

Every Piece In This Spring Outfit Is Under $100

This season the fashion gods have blessed us with a plethora of budget-friendly pieces. Because of this we were able to put together this effortless spring outfit with picks that are all under $100. The look includes a white button-down shirt, sleek hoop earrings, cat-eye sunglasses, woven bucket bag, a subtle red-orange nail polish, high-waisted jeans, and mule sandals. Best part is, these can easily be worn with other pieces in your closet.

1. Madewell Oversized Cotton and Modal-Blend Shirt
2. Le Specs Enchantress Sunglasses
3. Loren Stewart Infinity Gold Hoop Earrings
4. Caterina Bertini Bucket Bag
5. J. Hannah Ghost Ranch Nail Polish
6. Topshop Autumn High Rise Mom Jeans
7. Nine West Lynton Mule Slide Sandal

Must-Have: A Chic Blush Blazer

Time and time again, I find myself crushing on a blush blazer. It's super chic and versatile, so you can wear it for work, to dinner or even go casual with a white tee and jeans.

Get the look:
+ ASOS Longline Textured Suit Blazer
+ Madewell Slub Crew Neck Tee
+ Rebecca Minkoff Unlined Bucket Bag
+ ASOS Mini Skirt in Leather Look
+ Sam Edelman Karen Pointy Toe Bootie

4 Key Pieces Make This Street Style Outfit So Great

Photo via: Collage Vintage

There are some street style outfits we spot that make us wonder, "Why didn't I ever think of that?" This look happens to be one of them. British blogger, Lucy Williams, stepped out at a past London Fashion Week in this unique but doable look and we're hooked. All you'll need to recreate the look is 4 key pieces is a fuzzy sweater, plaid trousers, a neutral bucket bag, and a pair of killer silver heeled boots.

A Chic Way to Wear Green Utility Pants for Spring and Summer

No matter the year, we love a good pair of green utility pants. The timeless style is a definite favorite through the spring and summer season. As the weather starts to warm up we plan on wearing ours with a classic black tank top, chunky hoop earrings, a sleek bucket bag, and flat ankle-tie sandals. This is great for off-duty moments and when on vacation. To dress up the look throw on a blazer and swap out the sandals for mule heels if need be.

1. Vince Cropped Cotton-Jersey Tank
2. Le Specs I Feel Love D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
3. Tom Wood Large Ice Hoop Earrings
4. Giaquinto Layered Stitched Bucket Bag
5. Kosas Kosasport LipFuel in Rush
6. Bassike Drill Tapered Utility Trousers
7. Emme Parsons Susan Ankle Tie Sandal

A Comfy Yet Stylish Outfit for Transitioning Into Spring

If you're anything like us, you are all about comfy outfits that are equally stylish. Here is a look we put together to help you transition into spring with this in mind. Stick with a neutral palette that includes a turtleneck or mock neck sweater, flattering lounge pants, and chic flat sandals. Top off the outfit with classic round sunglasses, a whimsical ear cuff, trendy bucket bag, and a pretty nail polish that ties the whole look together.

1. Eileen Fisher Cashmere and Wool Sweater (similar option)
2. Illesteva Allen M Round-Frame Rose Gold-Tone Sunglasses
3. Saskia Diez X Wire Gold-Plated Ear Cuff
4. Staud Bissett Leather Bucket Bag (also here)
5. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Washed Denim
6. Baserange Ribbed Organic Cotton-Fleece Track Pants
7. Diane von Furstenberg Brittany Leather Sandals (also here)

GIMME GIMME: NOPE TEE

Crushing on this Nope Tee! Plus, love seeing it on my recent model crush Joanna Halpin.

Get the look:
+ Nope Tee
+ Time Out Watch
+ Zada Bucket Bag
+ Did Some Damage Cutoffs
+ Steve Madden Eccentric Leopard Pony Hair Sneaker

This Stylish Outfit Has Us Reaching for a Baby Blue Bag

Photo via: Diego Anciano for Vogue Spain

Sometimes we come across a street style shot with an unexpected piece we would have never thought to incorporate into the look. That's the case with this baby blue bucket bag. With the neutral blazer, black top, white jeans, and burgundy boots, we likely would have opted for a black or burgundy bag, but this pastel pick looks right at home with the outfit.

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A Classic Summer Take On Black Boyfriend Jeans

Photos via: Adenorah

Currently coveting a pair of black boyfriend jeans thanks to this summer-perfect look from blogger Anne-Laure. Love the breezy vacation feel of her wavy bob, clear sunglasses, white button-down shirt, pastel blue bucket bag, and brown suede lace-up sandals.

Get the look:
+ Wonderland Colony Sunglasses
+ ASOS Open Back White Shirt
+ ASOS Evie Premium Leather Duffle Bag
+ ASOS Maddox Parallel Jeans in Washed Black with Ripped Knee
+ ASOS FLO Suede Tie Leg Sandals

How To Get The Perfect High-Low Mix

When it comes to putting together an outfit with a good mix of high and low pieces, there are a few guidelines I like to follow. So, when Neiman Marcus asked me to create a high-low look with my top picks from their site, I put them to good use!

For the foundation of the look, I tend to stick to more affordable basics like a striped tee and jeans. Next, I like to add in splurge-worthy pieces, which for me usually means a statement bag and shoes. In this case, I couldn't help but include the printed Valentino boots— If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know they're my current shoe crush. Finally, I like to mix in jewelry, sunglasses, and beauty favorites that can range from budget-friendly to there-goes-my-rent-check. Et voilà, mission high-low accomplished!

Get the look:
1. ATM Long-Sleeve Striped Tee
2. Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat-Eye Sunglasses
3. Elizabeth and James Tonto Ollie Triple Open Hoop Earrings
4. Hudson Beth Baby Boot-Cut Jeans
5. Rebecca Minkoff Fiona Suede Fringe Bucket Bag
6. Yves Saint Laurent Beaute La Laque Couture in Brun Henne
7. Chloe Darcy Simulated-Pearl Solitaire Ring
8. Valentino Garden-Print Jacquard Boots

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Shopstyle & Neiman Marcus. The opinions, as always, are my own.

This Minimalist Outfit Idea is Perfect for Spring

This spring outfit idea goes out to all the minimalists out there. We combined a chic camel wrap jacket with '90s-inspired pieces like subtle cat-eye sunglasses, hoop earrings, straight-leg jeans, and strappy mule heels. Top it off with a timeless bucket bag for the ultimate modern look. Shop each piece from the outfit below.

1. Totême Lunel Wool and Cashmere-Blend Wrap Jacket (also here and here)
2. Andy Wolf Tamsyn Small Cat-Eye Sunglasses
3. Marc Jacobs Ball End Hoop Earrings
4. Danse Lente Mini Lorna Leather Bucket Bag
5. Byredo Eleventh Hour Hand Cream
6. AGOLDE '90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans (also here)
7. By Far Thalia Leather Mules

A Mini Skirt Look To Try Before Summer Is Over

Photo via: Garance Doré

This style inspiration is perfect for those lingering hot and steamy days left of the season. Model and stylist Victoria Sekrier was snapped in retro cat-eye sunglasses, a short-sleeved white knit, white mini skirt, Mansur Gavriel bucket bag, and slide sandals. Her effortless wavy bob undeniably completes the minimal look.

Get the look:
+ RetroSuperFuture Versilia Sunglasses
+ Frame Le Crew Ribbed Cotton-Jersey Top
+ Mansur Gavriel Leather Bucket Bag
+ Stella McCartney Stretch-Cady Mini Skirt
+ Sol Sana Jobe Croc Slide Sandals

Pull Off the Prairie Dress Trend With This Outfit Idea

One of the biggest (and most unexpected) trends as of late is the prairie dress. The key to pulling off the oft matronly dress is with the help of cool, edgy styling. This means completing your look with statement pieces like a pair of shoes with a whimsical heel and a bucket bag with lots of texture.

1. & Other Stories Open Back Floral Midi Dress
2. Linda Farrow Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
3. Laura Lombardi Gold-Tone Hoop Earrings
4. Staud Moreau Macramé and Leather Bucket Bag (also here)
5. Marques'Almeida Hourglass-Heel Leather Chelsea Boots