Summer outfits

Summer outfits built for heat: breathable fabrics such as linen and cotton, loose shapes, and sandals you can walk in. The posts cover summer weddings, date nights, beach vacations and city trips, country concerts, and everyday outfits for work, brunch and errands.

Pack a light layer for air-conditioned rooms and cooler evenings, especially for an evening wedding or a concert that runs late.

Color works differently in summer, too: light neutrals and pastels stay cooler in the sun, and one bright piece, such as a coral dress or a yellow top, goes further than a head-to-toe print. For festivals and concerts, see trip and festival outfits, and for warm evenings, summer date night outfits.

To start, see summer wedding guest dresses, summer vacation outfit ideas for beach and city trips, and the summer capsule wardrobe for a small set of pieces that make many outfits. Posts that work in any season appear here too.