5 Elevated Summer Wardrobe Basics for Women Over 40 (As Seen on Who What Wear)

I love contributing to Who What Wear—the online publication that covers everything from the latest trends to real-life, street-style fashion. It’s one of my daily reads and a source of style inspiration. So, a couple of weeks ago, Bobby Schuessler, the Shopping and Marketing Director at Who What Wear, reached out and asked me to highlight the summer basics I rely on to elevate my wardrobe, especially for June. I immediately said yes (and had a list ready to go!). When it comes to summer basics, I like to keep things simple, wearable, chic, and pulled together.

Below are a few of the basics I shared with Bobby. These pieces work hard in my wardrobe and are perfect for mixing and matching to make many outfits.  If you’d like to read the WhoWhatWear article, tap here. 

Maxi Dress

A maxi dress is a summer basic that elevates any wardrobe. It’s versatile enough to dress up or down—and makes a great travel piece, too.

black maxi dress, white denim jacket and raffia tote

Similar Dress  or Here | Slides | White Jacket | Necklace | Raffia Bag

 

Additional Basic dresses to wear often:

White Jeans

White jeans are a wardrobe basic I always come back to. They’re easy to dress up or down and always look chic and pulled together.

Mother's white jeans, blue button-up

Stripe Button up | White Kick It Jeans| Slides | Raffia Bag | Necklace | Sunglasses

A few other favorite white jeans:

Sandals

Classic slide sandals are a great addition to any wardrobe. Depending on the style, they’re perfect for casual-chic looks, lounging by the pool, or running everyday errands.

jeans and sandals

White Kick It Jeans| Cropped Cardigan | Slides | Raffia Bag | Necklace | Sunglasses

A few other favorites:

White Skirt

A white skirt is the perfect piece to elevate a summer wardrobe. Add a tank or tee for an easy and pulled-together look.

White skirt by Everlane. stripe top to wear open or closed.

Frame Button Up | Everlane Skirt | Slides | Alternate Slide | Raffia Bag | Alternate Bag

More skirts:

Linen Trousers

Linen trousers are classic and very chic. Wear them with a tank or tee for a casual look, or dress them up with a cardigan or lightweight blazer.

linen pants

Linen Trousers | Cardigan | Raffia Bag | Similar sandals | Scarf

More linen:

Thank you for reading!

You might also like this past blog post: Casual Summer Capsule Wardrobe Ideas.

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Have a great week!

Cheers Sandy

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