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.
The look for summer? Fun in the sun
Beachy fashion from linen to denim and sandals to sneakers.
By Barbara Schmidt


Free flow
Zimmermann dress, $695; nordstrom.com
Gold and stone bracelet, $25; tjmaxx.com

Top shop
Floral poplin crop top, $46; zara.com
Blue washed stretch pant, $55; urbanoutfitters.com

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

Bop about
BP. terry top and short, each $35; nordstrom.com
BP. straw crocheted bucket hat, $25; nordstromrack.com
Sandro sneakers, $105; saksoff5th.com

Casual chic
WeWoreWhat jumpsuit, $40; nordstromrack.com
Western belt, $39; urbanoutfitters.com
High-heeled vinyl sandal, $60; zara.com

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.