But now that we're in it- and preparing to say goodbye to June no less!- we've found ourselves in the usual ruts. White dress? Check. Pair it with the gladiator sandals. High waist shorts? Check, and toss a crop top over 'em. Floppy hat? Yep, and don't forget to match it with a shift dress.
Tried and true and still lovely, if not a little...repetitive. And while me and you both love a classic formula, it's fun to roll up your sleeves every once in a while and reinvent the wheel. That's exactly what I did today with Grayson Shop, working together to take your three summer staples (bohemian wide leg trousers, open backed tank top, and a striped maxi) and played and tinkered with them until we found a way to give them new life.
The results? Pretty dang transformative looks that are every bit as fun.
Look One: Bohemian Wide Leg Trousers
The wide leg pants were all the rage last year, turning every one of us into carefree, messy braided, heavy lided bohemian babes. Paired with white tops, crochet crops, or flowy tunics, none of us had any qualms pretending we were Goldie Hawn in her heyday. But when you bookmark a piece for just one specific look, that item doesn't too much air time in your closet. It only gets paired with like-minded vibes.
So break its stereotype and pair it with something completely different! In this ensemble, I matched my wide leg pants with a preppy striped top, giving it a playful, nautical vibe full of color and cheek. The polar opposite of bohemian, and just as perfect.
Pants: c/o Grayson Shop (only $17!)
Shirt: Forever 21
Purse: c/o New Old Fashion Vintage
Sandals: Target
Look Two: The Open Backed Tank
A flowy tank usually looks its best paired with jeans or classic shorts, but what if you change up the look by hiding that loose and baggy hem? For example, tuck it into a skirt and turn it into a minimalist top with a fancier touch. Change the script of the piece by changing it from a basic, casual tank to an elegant and statement-making blouse, pairing it with a printed skirt and a statement bag. Especially with its open back and sandy color, that's an easy feat to pull!
Tank: c/o Grayson Shop (only $10!)
Skirt: Thrifted
Purse: c/o New Old Fashion Vintage
Look Three: The Striped Maxi
The maxi dress is a staple for all of us, and is usually reached for when we're feeling stightly lazy sartorially-wise. It just takes no thought: You pop it over your head and go. Add a little oomph to the look with some clever layering by either adding a chambray shirt underneath for some color, or a short sleeve oxford blouse for the pop of a collar. Cinch the waist with a belt to give it a put-together feel, and knot the hem to the side to break up that long, column line. The end result? An interesting but still classic look that gives your dress some more potential!
Dress: c/o Grayson Shop (only $9.99!)
Shirt: Thrifted
Belt: from mom
Sandals: Target
Let's Discuss: What's a fresh new way you're styled a piece away from its intended trend? My favorite look has to be the bohemian pants one! So fun and unexpected.
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