Perfect Outfits For The Summer- Outfits To Wear Summer 2011

Spring has sprung and summer is almost upon us, which means your calendar is sure to be filling up with cocktail parties on the patio, weekend BBQs, outdoor music festivals, and al fresco dinners. So, instead of working up a sweat thinking of what to wear to each of these warm weather occasions, just check out these three must-try, summer-ready outfits. From a bright floral frock, to a striped maxi-dress, to the chicest way to style shorts, we’ve got the essentials to keep you looking fresh all season long.

Perfect Outfit #1: The Floral Dress

We can’t think of anything better for a hot summer day than a sweet floral dress with some electric blue wedges—as seen on Who What Wear’s Editorial Director, Hillary Kerr. Just make sure you add some attention-grabbing red nail polish and the perfect tortoiseshell glasses and you’ll be set.

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Parker Cami Dress, $196, available at Madison, 8745 West 3rd Street (at Robertson Boulevard); 310-275-1930; Dennie Suede Wedge, $240, available at Juicy Couture, 456 North Rodeo Drive (at Santa Monica Boulevard); 310-550-0736; Karen Walker Deep Freeze Tortoise Sunglasses, $180, available at TenOverSix, 8425 Melrose Avenue (at Croft Avenue); 323-330-9355; Battered Leather Belt, $48, available at J. Crew, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Century Park West); 310-286-7595; RGB Nail Polish, $14, available at Urban Outfitters, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard (at Sunset Boulevard); 323-555-1212.

Perfect Outfit #2: Mixed Patterns
The only thing better than one bold pattern this summer is two! Mixing florals and stripes isn’t a no-no as long as you pick complimentary color palettes. Top off the look with a straw hat and bright bucket bag—done and done.

Rachel Comey Pogue Top, $299, available at Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Avenue (at Edinburgh Avenue); 323-655-7855; Rowan Boater Hat, $75, available at Reiss, 145 North Robertson Boulevard (at Beverly Boulevard); 310-276-0060; Elizabeth and James Madison Sunglasses, $155, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Boulevard (at Peck Drive); 310) 275-4211; Josephine Small Bucket Bag, $333, available at Zappos and Stuart Weitzman, 437 North Rodeo Drive (at Santa Monica Boulevard); 310-860-9600; Black Daisy Shorts, $70, available at Topshop.com.

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Perfect Outfit #3: Stripe Maxi Dress
Nothing is as on-trend this summer season as a maxi dress, especially in warm weather-ready nautical stripes. Just cinch your waist with a brown leather belt and some supremely comfy sandals, and feel free to add some bronzer for a safe sun kissed look.

Aqua Striped Maxi Dress, $98, available at Bloomingdales, 395 Santa Monica Boulevard (at 4th Street); 310-394-1049; K. Jacques Strappy Wedge, $258, available at Heist, 1104 Abbot Kinney Boulevard (at Westminster Avenue); 310-450-6531; Guerlain Terracotta Mineral Loose Powder, $65, available at Nordstroms, 189 The Grove Drive (at West 3rd Street); 323-930-2230; Sliced and Braided Belt, $145, available at Linea Pelle.