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Summer outfit colors for women: smart casual style

Summer is all about light colors and natural fabrics: they reflect the heat and look fresh all day. Smart casual mixes comfy pieces with a polished touch: jeans or chinos with a shirt, and one well-chosen accent color.

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The palette

Five colors that go together in any order. Tap one to copy its code.

8 outfits to copy

Each look uses two neutrals and one accent color at most.

White t-shirt with khaki trousers

T-shirt · whiteTrousers · khakiSneakers · navyTote bag · khaki

Sky blue blouse with white shorts

Blouse · sky blueShorts · whiteLoafers · khakiSunglasses · navy

Khaki dress with navy sneakers

Dress · khakiSneakers · navyTote bag · khaki

White blouse with denim jeans

Blouse · whiteJeans · denimLoafers · khakiSunglasses · khaki

Navy t-shirt with khaki trousers

T-shirt · navyTrousers · khakiSneakers · navyTote bag · coral

Coral blouse with navy shorts

Blouse · coralShorts · navyLoafers · whiteSunglasses · khaki

Khaki dress with navy sneakers

Dress · khakiSneakers · navyTote bag · white

White blouse with navy jeans

Blouse · whiteJeans · navyLoafers · whiteSunglasses · sky blue

Key fabrics and pieces

  • Linen: breathes and wrinkles with style.
  • Light cotton: for shirts and tees.
  • Silk or viscose: for warm nights.

What to avoid

  • Gym wear.
  • Worn-out or faded pieces.
  • Too many accent colors.

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Frequently asked questions

What colors should I wear in summer for a smart casual look?

The base is White, Khaki and Navy; for an accent, Sky blue or Coral. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Sky blue?

Sky blue looks best with White and Navy. Wear it in a single piece, for example the blouse, and keep the rest neutral.

Which fabrics work in summer?

Linen, breathes and wrinkles with style; Light cotton, for shirts and tees; Silk or viscose, for warm nights.