10 Summer Weekend Outfits That Will Rake in the Compliments

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The official start of summer is June 21, and while I'll still be working most of the season, it's safe to say I've already filled up my Google Calendar with plenty of weekend plans, from coastal getaways to beach days with friends, al fresco brunches and barbecues. I'll most definitely be taking full advantage of the long, hot summer days right up until the first day of autumn!

As a fashion editor, it's practically in my blood to already be thinking about, planning and conjuring up outfits I'll be wearing as we approach the new season. To get inspired, I'm sharing some of my favourite casual summer weekend looks that will undoubtedly garner plenty of compliments. Below, you'll find a cool and of-the-moment outfit for every weekend through July and August, from simple shorts outfits to zero-effort matching sets. They're all easy to wear so that you can focus on having fun. Take a peek to see what piques your sartorial interest.

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When it's sweltering hot, reach for a cute and casual matching shorts set—perfect for everything from the beach to brunch.

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Tube tops are trending this summer. Pair the simple top with relaxed trousers in a colour that will make your outfit pop.

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An easy and minimalist black dress can take you from day to night in style. Add cushy thong sandals and a trending chain belt for a cool-girl touch.

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A matching skirt set in crochet or an open-knit fabric is perfect when you want to look effortlessly put together on a balmy vacation stroll or picturesque picnic—zero effort required.

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Summer weekends were made for easy, breezy white dresses. Get one in a lightweight fabric that's easy to move in with modern details such as a sleek halter-neck silhouette. 

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Summer is the perfect time to have fun with colour. Try a cute knit shorts set in bubblegum pink, and style it with casual espadrilles. 

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A floral maxi dress is casual, cool, and charming. Not to mention it works for all sorts of summer weekend activities. Just add a basket bag and tan sandals and you're good to go.

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You really can't go wrong with a classic and clean black-and-white outfit. For a chic weekend look, opt for long white shorts and a black one-shoulder top, and pull it together with chic black accessories. 

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Summer weekends call for white jeans paired with colorful crochet. I guarantee you'll get plenty of likes on your feed in this one.

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This simple French outfit formula is as effortlessly cool as it gets, and it is perfect for a casual rendezvous with friends on the weekend. All you need is a white tee, a floral miniskirt, espadrilles, and a cute raffia bag—et voilà.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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