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alt girl essentials and basics to beat the summer heat 🖤 (with mid/plus size options!!)
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items some recommendations for cute, trendy, summer essentials that can become wardrobe staples for many seasons. while i tend to shop secondhand/thrift many of my staples, these are the brands i find myself coming back to for great options that can also b...
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some clothes i’ve got recently or similar styles to what i’ve been able to thrift :)
just got this tank top myself and think it’s the perfect top with an added pop for the summer!
Mesh Mesh Figure Graphic Tank Top For Daily Casual
i also got this tank! super cute, lightweight material. perfect for running errands or whatnot on those extra hot days
Knit Fabric Round Neckline Rose Graphic Ruched Crop Tank Top For School
how could you ever go wrong with a punk bunny shirt? i personally have two of these and im OBSESSED
Jersey Punk Rabbit Graphic Round Neckline Ruched Crop Tank Top For Daily Casual
and this wolf?!?! amazing
Jersey Terry Wolf Graphic Ruched Cropped Tank Top For School
just got this shirt, too!! love the look
Jersey Figure Graphic Crop Tee For Daily Casual
i’m LOVING the boat neck look lately!! this material is super comfy and the site has so many different colors to choose from. though, you may be able to find cheaper elsewhere
Knit Fabric Boat Neck Solid Ruched Tank Top For Daily Casual Work
another great staple you can build an outfit around!! i personally LOVE this with a pair of denim shorts or a long denim skirt as styled above
Knit Fabric Cotton-blend Button Up Split Top Curve & Plus For Daily Casual
PERFECT skirt!! all the ones pictured here are super cute and the perfect addition for a summer wardrobe. i personally have a few that i can dress up/down for work, too
Knit Fabric Mid Rise Floral Ruched Maxi Mermaid Skirt For Vacation
velvet is a perfect material to add a little spice to an outfit - though some find too heavy for the summer months
Plus Velvet Puff Sleeve Plunge Skater Mini Dress
gorgeous dress for date night, and event, or just if you’re feeling cute!! love this neckline too
Plus Square Tie Cuff Mini Shift Dress | boohoo
a denim vest dress is a perfect wardrobe staple for ALL months, not just summer. again, i got mine secondhand but any that look like these will do :)
The Denim Sleeveless Mini Dress
this style of shorts is SO trendy right now and levi’s is (imho) the best denim brand out there now… especially for the mid & plus size girlies like me
High Rise Baggy Women's Shorts - Black
mom shorts!! classics for a wardrobe staple
Rolled 80s Mom Women's Shorts - Medium Wash
another solid, basic pair of shorts to build an outfit around. and still loving this wash!!
80s Mom Lightweight Women's Shorts - Medium Wash | Levi's® US
another classic black pair… or could always trade in some for a pair of cutoffs!!
High Waisted Mom Women's Shorts
classic black jeans… can do no wrong! these are so comfy, too. some of my favs!!
Denim High Stretch Denim Mid Rise Zipper Straight Leg Jeans Curve & Plus For School
while i, personally, thrifted my denim skirt like this, i’ve tried their jeans before and LOVED them. these are great options for your wardrobe!!
Basic & Thermal Denim Cider Denim Mid Rise Solid Pocket Split Maxi Skirt For Daily Casual
looooooove this color/wash, too. can never go wrong with having a pair of plain blue jeans!!
Denim Mid-Rise Straight Leg Curve & Plus For Daily Casual
shoes
shoes that i own that are 100% summer essentials
listen… i know they’re expensive… but they’re SO comfy once broken in. totally worth the price because you’ll have them for YEARS
Wrenlie Grizzly Leather Fisherman Sandals in Black | Dr. Martens
these too!! i’ve had a pair for a few years now and they are by far my all time favorite sandal. 10/10!!
Vegan Blaire Women's Felix Gladiator Sandals in Black | Dr. Martens
these easy slides are extra cute for the summer :) and the jelly sole is so comfy!!
BIGSCHMONA JELLY Black Women's Platform Slide Sandal
loafers are a MUST HAVE!! i’ve had mine for 2-3 years and i wear them so often.
LANDO Black Leather Lug Women's Loafer
i have these exact shoes and they are SO comfy compared to other oxfords i’ve tried. 10/10 if you can find your size!!
NWT: Jellypop LA Ominous Platform Oxfords Sizes 8.5 and 9
accessories
some jewelry and other accessories that i love!!
using these is super trendy again… and practically if you have uncooperative hair like i do!!
Hotop 50 Pack Snap Hair Clips 50mm Silver
LOVE these!! this is a shop that’s local to me, i have been to their physical store before and they do such lovely work. please check them out!!
Vintage Style Gemstone Ring // Sterling Silver Ring // Turquoise Rings // Abalone Rings // Onyx Rings // Village Silversmith
these earrings are SO cute!!! and always a good idea to shop small business - check out etsy for some cool pieces
Handmade Hypoallergenic y2k Sparking Star Silver Chain Dangly Earrings
swirls and stars are super trendy and super cute… etsy is great!!
No tarnishing silver stainless Steel necklace, Spiral and star pendant necklace with snake chain, Gothic punk Y2k necklace
this one specifically reminds me of coraline… so of course i have to include!!
Glass brown star pendant, adjustable cord, necklace, choker
these are super cool :)
Ambrosia Moss Drop Earrings
i have these and i love them :)
Eclipse Gem Drop Earrings
SUPER CUTE BELT!!!! though not super practical… still comfy though!!
Moon & Star Belt For Daily Casual Music Festival/Live House
really cool belt and is more practical/comfortable!!
STUDDED & EYELET EMBELLISHED BELT For Daily Casual Music Festival/Live House
big big fan of frilly socks paired with the loafers and oxfords… i prefer white but there are an abundance of colors to choose from :)
Hstyle 6 Pairs Cute Ruffle Ankle Socks