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As you continue to craft your own summer wardrobe, find inspiration from the street style scene below—ahead, seven Australia Fashion Week outfits to recreate.
Summer Stripes and Basket Bags
The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors. The summer stripe, especially when worn with a basket bag, is a wardrobe essential that harkens back to moments of warmth and relaxation.
Rosie Assoulin
Kerchief striped herringbone cotton-blend halterneck top
Rosie Assoulin
Million Pleats striped herringbone cotton-blend maxi skirt
Mango
natural-fiber double-handle bucket bag
Ray-Ban
59mm rectangle sunglasses
Short Suits and Crochet Layers
There’s never a wrong time for a good blazer. For the new season, look to lightweight fabrics like linen, and make life easier with a suit set. Take a cue from the fashion crowd by wearing a crochet, open-work layer beneath yours.
Gia Studios
Helene pleated linen blend trouser shorts
Emme Parsons
Veneto sequined leather pumps
Transitional Outerwear and Capri Pants
The capri pant is back! What can be chicer than channeling Roman Holiday? Take a note from this stylish street styler and wear yours with a cropped trench coat and modern pumps. Consider it an A+ lesson in transitional dressing.
Stella McCartney
light cotton short trench coat
AlaĂŻa
Le Click East West small bag
Mesh Flats and Poppy Tunics
The Row may have started the initial trend, but now, cousins of the mesh flat have manifested in many forms, and the unique see-through styles have become wardrobe heroes we can’t get enough of. Cinch the waistline on a bright tunic with a printed silk scarf, add a loose-fitting pair of cargo pants (we love the ones from Uniqlo), and Tory Burch’s mesh flats, in white.
Dries Van Noten
Foulard santal greenery scarf
Lace Layers
Despite lace’s inherently sexy, lingerie-inspired feel, there are so many ways to layer the romantic detail for a more fashion-forward tone. Case in point, this look that was spotted at AFW. Go the cool-girl route by wearing a lace slip dress beneath a cotton poplin button-up and atop dark-wash jeans.
Destination Dressing, Everyday
Don’t have a summer vacation planned just yet? No problem! Prep your holiday mindset by wearing clashing, summery prints every day. Keep things modern with Balenciaga’s Rodeo bag and a pair of metallic platform mules from Staud.
Farm Rio
Coconut Tree Flow pintucked paneled cotton blouse
Polka Dots and Romantic Trimmings
Come summer, stripes are a given and floral prints are a necessity—but polka dots are vying for your attention, too. The iconic print is defined here by contrasting stipples, which give it its distinct charm and highlight its understated femininity. Wear yours with a butter yellow lightweight jacket, and add dear details, like lace!
