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Effortless Warm Weather Closet Staples 🌞
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items The warmer months are heading our way in the Northern Hemisphere, so I thought it would be fun to make a list of my go to warm weather staples. These are the pieces I reach for daily to make effortless outfits without overthinking. Everything here is...
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Tops
Bottoms
Dresses & Jumpsuits
Sweaters & Jackets
Shoes
Tops
The tops recommended here range from pieces that are staples in any closet to more statement pieces to make an outfit.
One of the newest additions to my closet for the coming warmer months. This tank top from Old Navy has the perfect amount of lace detailing, allowing it to standout when layering under a pair of overalls or button up shirt.
Ribbed Cinched-Front Tank Top | Old Navy
This v-neck cami from Natural Life can be the perfect statement piece for a simple outfit day when you need to throw something on quickly.
Deep V-Neck Cami - Watercolor Indigo Floral | Natural Life
One of my favorite buys from last year, this Old Navy tank top pairs perfectly with a tiered maxi skirt or with a pair of jeans. Its slightly cropped look allows it to end just at your waist.
Snug Crop Tank Top | Old Navy
I personally love a top that is both a bra and tank in one and this top meets that criteria. Despite it being an athletic top, you can throw this on under a sweatshirt for those cooler mornings and nights. And wear it during the day on its own when i...
Light Support PowerSoft Longline Sports Bra | Old Navy
I have been consistently pinning outfit ideas with a denim vest paired with a maxi skirt. So this is the year I am finally investing in one to meet my dream outfit goals.
Button-Front Denim Vest | Old Navy
Another one of my favorite buys from last year, the Old Navy Bestee Crop T-Shirt is one of my all time favorites to throw on with just about any outfit. Whether pairing with jeans, a maxi skirt, under a pair of overalls, or even paired with a cardiga...
Bestee Crop T-Shirt | Old Navy
The Carina Mesh Short Sleeve Top from Natural Life is yet another statement piece for an outfit that can go perfectly with so many different pieces.
Carina Mesh Short Sleeve Top - Dark Purple Daisies | Natural Life
Personally I think a simple crop tee like this one from Lucy & Yak never goes out of style. It can make up an easy outfit with a pair of shorts, a skirt, or linen pants.
Greta - Cropped Cotton Top in Blue with Floral Embroidery | Lucy & Yak
Yet another super simple plain t-shirt from Old Navy that is the perfect basic to make up an outfit.
Vintage Oversized Crop T-Shirt | Old Navy
I always love a good oversized t-shirt and this striped one from Lucy & Yak would be perfect for a cozy and simple outfit.
Benny - Oversized Cotton Tee in Blue & Green Trix Stripe | Lucy & Yak
This Peace Sign Oversized Tee from Natural Life is one of my most consistent repeat outfit offenders. The shirt itself is life weight making it perfect for the hot weather, while also being super simple and perfect to go with a pair of jeans.
Oversized Cotton Applique Tee - Peace Sign White
The Oversized Everywhere Tunic T-Shirt from Old Navy is another simple oversized tee to add to your closet.
Oversized EveryWear Tunic T-Shirt | Old Navy
The Chandler Tee Dress from Natural Life is one of my all time favorite oversized tees. While I do not own this specific print, I do own two others I wear all the time.
Chandler Tee Dress - Fuchsia Folk Flower | Natural Life
This Lace Layering Top from Natural Life comes in two different colors, the ivory as shown above and black, and is so cute to layer under a t-shirt, overalls, or even a dress.
Lace Layering Top - Ivory | Natural Life
Button-Up Shirts are perfect for those days when you don’t want to leave the house and need a comfy outfit. This specific one from Old Navy comes and many different colors and is a favorite of mine.
Oversized Button-Down Boyfriend Shirt | Old Navy
Who doesn’t love a good comfy sweatshirt? This oversized tunic one from Old Navy can be perfect to throw on during the cooler mornings and evenings we are still having.
Oversized SoComfy Tunic Sweatshirt | Old Navy
Bottoms
Finding bottoms that do not cause my chronic abdominal pain to worsen has been a struggle for me over the last several years. The recommended pieces here are some of my recent favorites that won’t spiral me into a flare.
These 5” Patagonia Baggies Shorts are my favorite athletic shorts to wear around the house or out and about. I love that they are comfortable enough to lounge in but were made for the outdoors making them suitable to wear for outdoor activities.
Baggies 5" Shorts - Women's | Patagonia
Okay this item is definitely a hear me out due to the price point. But due to my chronic abdominal pain, I have had to reevaluate the bottoms that I can wear. These are the most realistic denim looking shorts that do not cause my pain to be 10x wors...
Miramar Terry Walking Shorts | Rag & Bone
I love a good biker short to pair with my oversized t-shirts and these come in so many colors.
Softlyzero™ High Waisted Crossover Side Pocket Yoga Biker Shorts 7"-UPF50+ | Halara
Lucy & Yak has so many fun prints and colors with this skirt style color ways being no different. I love the comfortable elastic waistband and the stylish side slit on this skirt.
Poppy - Elasticated Waist Skirt in Maria Print | Lucy & Yak
I have bought a similar style athletic skort in past years from Old Navy and love the functionality and stylishness of them.
Extra High-Waisted PowerSoft Skort | Old Navy
Personally I love a good tiered maxi skirt and this one from Lucy & Yak is no different. The perfect piece to create a stylish outfit for the warmer weather.
Brie - Maxi Cotton & Hemp Skirt in Mid Wash Blue | Lucy & Yak
I have been wanting to buy a denim maxi skirt for a while now, but due to my chronic abdominal pain I haven’t found anything that works for me. But after trying some Halara Flex jeans, I am hoping to invest in this skirt soon as I think this will be ...
Flex™ High Waisted Denim Casual Midi Skirt | Halara
Old Navy’s linen pants are a staple in my closet and the perfect light weight pants for any spring/summer occasion.
High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants | Old Navy
Palazzo pants are an obsession of mine right now and these knit ones from Natural Life are the easiest thing for me to throw on. They feel like you are wearing pajama pants while still being nice for you to wear out in public.
Make A Move "ButterSoft" Knit Palazzo Pant - Olive | Natural Life
The other style of palazzo pants Natural Life sells which have some super cute patterns and prints.
Make A Move Wide-Leg Palazzo Pant - Navy Pink Roses Border | Natural Life
I absolutely adore these cotton trousers from Lucy & Yak. These are some of my favorite pants to pair with a tank top during the hot summer months with a thick elastic waistband, making them super comfortable to wear.
Alexa - Cotton Trousers in Posy Green | Lucy & Yak
To be transparent I have not tried this pair of pants from Halara yet, but from watching video reviews on them I hope to invest in some soon. The stretch to them and material look like I’d be able to wear them with my chronic pain.
Mid Rise Elastic Drawstring Waistband Palazzo Flowy Wide Leg Pants | Halara
One of the newest additions to my closet, these leggings from Halara are lightweight and breathable while being super stretchy and comfortable.
Softlyzero™ Crossover Pocket Plain Leggings-UPF50+ | Halara
These Halara leggings are the same as the last pair except have a flared bottom.
High Waisted Crossover Flare Yoga Leggings | Halara
These are the only jeans I can wear right now and are definitely worth the investment if you have chronic pain that doesn’t allow you to wear regular jeans.
Flex™ High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans | Halara
I also love this wide leg style of jean from Halara as they give a different silhouette to my outfits.
Flex™ High Waisted Baggy Wide Leg Jeans | Halara
Dresses & Jumpsuits
Dresses & Jumpsuits are always within the constant rotation of repeating outfits for me, since most of the time they do not touch my abdomen and flare my pain.
A good pair of shortalls is always a must for me when the warmer months come around. They are so easy to just throw on when I need to run out of the house quickly.
Vintage Women's Shortalls | Levis
This Lucy Jumpsuit from Natural Life is one of my favorite clothing items I own right now. It is lightweight and comfortable, while still being cute to leave the house in.
Lucy Jumpsuit - Blue Patchwork | Natural Life
Blue denim overalls fall into the same category for me as the shortalls. They can make an easy outfit for the days when you don’t want to think about what to wear.
Womens Overalls & Jumpsuits: Shop Denim Styles | Levis® US
Lucy & Yak has some of the best overalls/dungarees and this style is no exception. They come in several different colors and are so cute.
River - Cropped Cotton Dungarees in Brown Cocoa | Lucy & Yak
The Original style dungarees from Lucy & Yak have been a favorite of mine for several years now. They are constantly coming out with new colors and cute patterns in them as well.
Original - Twill Dungarees in Sunflower Print
The Ragan Jumpsuit from Lucy & Yak is yet another one of my favorite from the brand. They can be dressed down or up making them the perfect piece for many different occasions.
Ragan - Cotton Jumpsuit in Island Blooms Scribbled Floral Print | Lucy & Yak
The Mini Pini Dress from Lucy & Yak is an easy piece to effortlessly style for any occasion.
Mini Pini - Twill Dress in Navy Nova Print | Lucy & Yak
Natural Life’s Frankie Cotton Midi Dress is lightweight and airy making it a great piece for the warmer months.
Frankie Knit Cotton Tee Midi Dress - Charcoal | Natural Life
Yet another one of my favorite Lucy & Yak pieces that looks cute on its own or paired with tee or lace shirt underneath.
Layla - Mini Denim Dress in Washed Black | Lucy & Yak
The Easy-Peezy Active Dresses from Halara make such cute and easy on the go outfits.
Softlyzero™ Plush Backless Active Dress-Easy Peezy Edition | Halara
Maxi dresses have been a favorite of mine over the last year and this dress from Natural Life is no different. I personally have it in this black color, but the dress comes in other patterns as well.
Bailey Maxi Dress - Black | Natural Life
Sweaters & Jackets
Even with warmer weather a good light weight cardigan, sweater, or jacket can be perfect for battling the AC indoor or the cooler nights.
I always love a good layering sweater to throw on over dresses or under overalls. This cotton sweater from Natural Life can be such a great light weight option before the weather gets too hot.
Blythe Cropped Cotton Sweater - Cream | Natural Life
Cardigans are a staple in my closet and my recent favorite has been this cotton heavy knit cardigan from Lucy & Yak.
Frederika - Heavy Knit Cardigan in Highland Green | Lucy & Yak
Oversized jean jackets are an obsession of mine and this specific one from Levi’s is my absolute favorite to wear.
XL Trucker Jacket | Levis® US
You can never go wrong with a solid color zip-up jacket, and this one from Old Navy can be perfect for the when the AC is too cold indoors.
Oversized Bounce Fleece Zip Tunic Hoodie | Old Navy
This Patagonia snap up may not be a must for warm weather, but it is a favorite of mine to wear on cooler nights.
Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover | Patagonia
Shoes
All of the shoes shown below are pieces I have invested in over the last eight years. Shoes are one thing I don’t mind spending more money on when possible as I know if I spend the extra money they should last me longer.
Teva sandals are one of my favorites to wear during the warmer months and these Hurricane XLT2’s are amazing.
Women's Hurricane Xlt2 | Teva
Arizona Birkenstock sandals have been a staple in my closet for many years now and one of my favorite shoes to grab when I’m rushing out the door.
Unisex Birkenstock Arizona - Birkibuc™ | Birkenstock
Who doesn’t like a Converse shoe? The high tops have been a favorite of mine since childhood and this specific color is so pretty.
Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker | Converse
I have been drooling over these sandals since they were released. While I don’t own this specific pair, I do have several other pairs of Dr. Marten sandals that I wear consistently.
Unisex Maxxy | Dr. Martens
I am not someone who wears running shoes a ton, but if I am I am going to grab my pair of Mach 6’s from Hoka.
Women's Mach 6 | Hoka
These may not be a must have for your wardrobe, but I can vouch that these shoes are super comfortable and easy to throw on when traveling.
Women's Howser III Slide | Keen
Birkenstock clogs are a year round shoe for me since I live in Florida, getting just as much wear in the warmer months as the cooler.
Unisex Boston Soft Footbed - Suede | Birkenstock
Boots during warm months may not be for everyone, but personally I love these Dr. Marten Chelsea Boots to pair with my outfits year round.
2976 Yellow Stitch Smooth Leather Chelsea Boots | Dr. Martens