The look for summer? Fun in the sun

Beachy fashion from linen to denim and sandals to sneakers.

By Barbara Schmidt

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
June 30, 2022 at 10:00AM
Summer magazine fashion:
A day at the beach can be stylish, too. (Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

When the weather warms and the air turns humid, you want clothes that move in the breeze and bare the skin. Light, bright and oh-so-chic, these looks will take you from pool parties and cocktail bars to outdoor concerts under the stars all summer long.

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Free flow

Zimmermann dress, $695; nordstrom.com

Gold and stone bracelet, $25; tjmaxx.com

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Top shop

Floral poplin crop top, $46; zara.com

Blue washed stretch pant, $55; urbanoutfitters.com

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Beach blanket ready

Swimsuit and cotton shirt, each $30; hm.com

BDG low-rise short, $49; nordstrom.com

Beaded bracelets, $10 for five strands; target.com

Emilio Pucci sunglasses, $80; saksoff5th.com

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Bop about

BP. terry top and short, each $35; nordstrom.com

BP. straw crocheted bucket hat, $25; nordstromrack.com

Sandro sneakers, $105; saksoff5th.com

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Casual chic

WeWoreWhat jumpsuit, $40; nordstromrack.com

Western belt, $39; urbanoutfitters.com

High-heeled vinyl sandal, $60; zara.com

Summer magazine fashion:
(Sarah Dovolos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Work and play

Veronica Beard jacket, $650; nordstrom.com

Ruffle strapless top, $30; white short, $46; zara.com

White earrings, $20; saksoff5th.com

Creative director and stylist, Barbara Schmidt, studiobstyle.com; hair and makeup, Allison AuBuchon, mooretalent.com; model, Halayna Hendrick, carynmodels.com.

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Barbara Schmidt