How to put together a great summer outfit for every occasion.

Work- For work it's best to have some basic pieces; slacks and/or skirts in some different neutral colors like brown, beige, gray and black. These colors are very easy to match with almost any color top. I personally love men's style button shirts. If you have some in different colors you can match them with almost any of your neutral bottoms. Add a scarf, change your jewelry (keep it low key for work), change your shoes and you can have a totally different outfit without spending a fortune.  For the summer feminine tops are also in style. If you wear some casual wedge heels with your same neutral color bottoms you can go from day to night with little effort.

Date Night- If you have a date night to a nice restaurant, the theatre or a party it's always nice to dress up.  I personally love the look of dark wash jeans.  This summer season wear them with a 70's style top.  Try a one shoulder top or a strapless one. Wear a long thin necklace in silver and gold and a cuff to add some glitter to your look. Grab a clutch handbag and you are ready for a night on the town.

Weekend Casual- For the weekend you have many options depending on what you are doing.  The key is to be comfortable.  Jumpsuits are very popular this season. Complete the 70's look with gold tone jewelry, wedge heels and a hobo bag.  If jumpsuits are not your thing try a long Maxi dress, remember to wear them with a heel or it will drag on the floor and make you look a lot shorter.  I personally can live in shorts in the summer. Try something unexpected and get a pair in an unexpected color like yellow or green.  Complete the look with a loose fitting feminine top and flat sandals.

Play around with separate pieces. Try to match pieces in unexpected ways. Pieces that you would have never thought to put together might look great if you change the accessories.  Have fun!

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