how to style summer essentials

Behold, the five items that will get you through the summer season, no matter what your style: cropped jacket, white top, bright skirt, long-strap bag, platform wedges.

Test-drive happy brights in fresh shapes, like a tulip skirt. Offbeat details—like pairing a plaid blazer with argyle socks—make for a fun, non-stuffy take on PREPPY.

Turned out in a soft color, this is a feminine spin on an iconic sport jacket.
Short socks add whimsy to a pair of wedges.

Photo Credit: Blossom Berkofsky

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