Top Summer Fashion Must-haves of 2021

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Summertime Capsule Series

After hibernating for over a year, you can just feel the tingling excitement for summer in the air. Renew your excitement for getting dressed up no matter the occasion.

As the warm weather hits Canada, here are the top summer fashion must-haves of 2021 to look forward to styling!

Oversized Oxford Button Up

To put together a summer wardrobe, you need to start with the essential summer items, such as an oversized oxford button up. Through its design and silhouette, this button up transcends comfort with class.

The most popular style is the nautical-inspired blue and white pinstripe design, which looks perfect when paired with jeans, shorts, or even over dresses and is eye-catching without being overwhelming. With its lightweight build, it drapes nicely over any figure. The chic and simple style is perfect for keeping you cool and looking effortlessly airy.

Minimalist White Overshirt

A white button-up overshirt is another versatile summer essential. It can be worn with jeans, shorts, skirts, and over or under dresses. Similar to the oxford button up, it also adds a touch of polish to casual outfits, and enhances the appearance of your glowing skin under the sun. It makes the look immaculate and breezy. It is easily one of the best ways to elevate your entire look!

White Sneakers

Keep your feet looking and feeling fresh this summer with a pair of white sneakers. This minimalist shoe is a must-have footwear style as it is perfect for both busy days and lazy weekends.

A personal favourite is the Nike Air Force 1.Over the past few years it has cemented itself as one of the most well-worn sneakers of all time. The white sneaker goes with just about anything and has become the default shoe of choice for everything from a slip dress to a T-shirt and jeans. It even complements loungewear, trousers, blazers, and biker shorts! If you are striving for a more crisp and clean look, pairing it with white sneakers will surely do the trick!

Tote Bag

When summer strikes, it’s time to bring out the tote bag. The large and spacious bag will make carting around your phone, wallet, and summer essentials! The tote is an easy carryall, especially during those busy days spent shopping, running errands around town or relaxing at the beach! Whether for fashion or functionality, the tote is a convenient bag for any purpose.

With modern concepts and flourishing patterns, tote bags are now available in a plethora of shapes, sizes, designs, and materials, making it a style statement. For summer, I recommend a canvas tote bag as opposed to leather because of the sun’s heat on the fabric. Overall, a tote will complement your stylish looks and also make for everyday bags curable, and practical while suiting any occasion.

Wide Leg Jeans

This pair of jeans is truly timeless and lend themselves well to a variety of different settings. They can be easily mixed and matched as well. You can style them with a bodysuit, crop top, tank, knits, cardigan, t- shirt, dress shirt--whatever fits the vibe! The wide leg allows for more breathability and movement while still having a structured look.

I recommend getting it in a mid wash--white or black to allow the most versatility. Go ahead and skateboard, climb a tree, or strawberry picking. This pair of jeans can be a style for all!

Incorporating basic closet staples in subdued colours and no-fuss silhouettes is an infallible approach to chic yet casual summer dressing in Canada. Perfect the art of the uniform by simplifying your summer wardrobe with these 5 items today!

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If you are looking for more inspiration for what to wear in summer 2021 in Canada, click here to see my inspo bulletin and check out Elliqa's video below!