29 Fresh Summer Outfit Ideas to Start Wearing Now (2024)

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Cute summer outfits may be the most mood-boosting of all. Warm, balmy weather and the corresponding looks simply have that effect. From the best flowy dresses to the best vacation swimwear—including the best one-piece bathing suits and the best beach cover-up dresses for a complete ensemble—summer fashion always feels lighthearted and fresh. So, when planning out your purchases and go-to formulas this year, looking to the runways and ever-directional street-style scene will ensure an au courant aesthetic.

Of course, staple pieces like simple tanks, white denim, and linen matching sets are seasonal mainstays. However, certain silhouettes are undergoing a redux of sorts, breathing new life into categories like the best summer skirts. The return of the denim maxi skirt is a prime example, which Liane Wiggins, head of womenswear at MatchesFashion, says "is such a great wardrobe staple and a great silhouette for all shapes and heights."

Also on deck? The bubble hem revival. "Refined, sleek skirts at Khaite, longer versions at Proenza Schouler reimagined with a low-waist, and Simone Rocha's metallic mini bubble skirt were all highlights," Wiggins tells BAZAAR. Keep scrolling for more summer-ready inspiration, and shop the pieces you'll need to recreate the best summer outfits through Labor Day.

Slouchy suiting is already spot-on for summer. A skin-baring bra top and flip-flops make the look more relaxed and breathable.

This bra top is daring and darling at once.

"With noughties style having a resurgence, the denim maxi styled with a simple white tee or tank is a great, modern way to tap into the trend," says Wiggins.

This classic blue denim maxi skirt is made from washed organic and recycled-blend cotton—so eco-chic.

As they say, the hint is in the name. The beautiful fit of this bodysuit is genuinely universal.

It's all about the cropped blazer this season for a polished take on nostalgia. We love one worn as a top with edgy jeans for a night out.

This statement blazer is giving us a Material Girl meets Working Girl crossover—we're so here for it.

These chain jeans are a moment.

You may typically wear a netted dress waterside, but why not have a city moment by styling one with a cropped shirt layered atop for dinner?

We love the counterbalance of this form-fitting silhouette beneath a structured white shirt.

The raw hems add to the contemporary nature of this cropped silhouette.

Shirt, that is. The tension of a bra with the menswear-inspired top and jorts is too good.

We're here for a classic tropical print, but how fresh are these daisies?

The iconic 501 fit never fails.

When giving the season's bubble hem a try, Wiggins says, "Cecilie Bahnsen's hand-smocked voluminous dresses paired with socks and Asics is our favorite way to interpret the trend this summer." For a more breathable shoe option, go with sleek, comfy sandals.

The tactile cotton-blend matelassé fabric feels so intricate yet airy.

Pastel accent colors steer these into summery territory.

Amplify the effect of basics with a supersized tote bag—the result is relaxed with poise.

Style this ultra-roomy tote with Monday through Friday workwear, then pack it for a couple of nights away in place of a weekender.