8 easy ways to wear summer 2014's hottest trends
Photo, Gabor Jurina. Hair and makeup, Daniela Klein.
Savvy Summer Style | July 2014 Fashion feature
1. Keep it simple
What could be easier than throwing on a dress? Look for flowing shapes to help you beat the heat.
Dress, $80, Gap.
3. Layer on linen
Get boardwalk ready with a pair of cut-offs and an easy, breezy shirt. Push up the sleeves, forget the buttons and let loose (bike optional).
Shirt, $55, Gap. Topshop bikini (bottoms not shown), $60, The Bay. Shorts, $88, French Connection. Topshop shoes, $36, The Bay.
4. Make your own shade
From the beach to the streets, a wide-brimmed hat is the must-have accessory we can’t live without — the bigger the better!
Jumpsuit, $60, Zara. Hat, $44, French Connection.
5. Play it cool
For a trendy take on the beach cover-up, go for sun-bleached summer denim. We love the contrast of this frilly bikini and a boyish jacket.
Topshop jacket, $80, The Bay. Bikini top, $43, Bikini bottoms, $35, Victoria's Secret. Sunglasses, $12, Aldo.
6. Mix your prints
Pair vintage tropical patterns with bold stripes for a beachy look Elvis would love.
Topshop bikini top, $20, Topshop skort, $60, The Bay.
7. Dive into stripes
You know it’s summer when fresh and fun stripes are everywhere. Feel free to mix, match and layer this graphic pattern for a new take on nautical.
Swimsuit, $60, The Bay. Top, $46, Zara. Sunglasses, $12, Aldo. Scarf, $23, Old Navy.
8. Slip on some shorts
Add some stylish sizzle with red-hot shorts. The pretty scalloped hem instantly dresses up a classic tee.
Top, $36, Lands' End. Lauren Ralph Lauren shorts, $20, Winners. Shoes, $35, Call It Spring. Belt, $38, The Bay. Hat, $9, Joe Fresh.
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