The Four Looks Guaranteed to Get You Through Every Summer Party

June 16, 2014

Check out the outfits we’re using as inspiration to maximize our style and our time. From daytime minimalism to simple colorblocking that puts a twist on standard black and white fare — we can just raid our own closets instead of going out shopping. We’re guessing you can, too.

Collage: The Four Looks that Will Pull You Through Every Summer Fete

Collage: The Four Looks that Will Pull You Through Every Summer Fete #1

1. Draped Satin Blouse $39.99 at Mango, 2. Gioelli 14K Rose Gold Simulated Morganite Stud Earrings $89.99 at Overstock, 3. The Perfect Pant Front Zip Ankle $118 at Nic + Zoe, 4. BCBGMaxAzria Geometric Laser-Cut Clutch Bag $148 at Cusp by Neiman Marcus, 5. Steve Madden Stecy Sandal $80 at Piperlime
Collage: The Four Looks that Will Pull You Through Every Summer Fete #2

1. Mermaid Sequin Slip Dress $150 at Topshop, 2. Tai Asymmetric Bangle Bracelet $50 at Shopbop, 3. Giles & Brothers Skinny Railroad Spike Cuff $70 at Shopbop, 4. BCBGMaxAzria Lulu Square Crystal Clutch Bag $138 at Cusp by Neiman Marcus, 5. Isaac Mizrahi New York Popular Sandal $129.95 at Nordstrom
Collage: The Four Looks that Will Pull You Through Every Summer Fete #3

1. Top With Chain Hem $79.90 at Zara, 2. Kenzy Clutch $248 at B-Low The Belt, 3. Black Peep Toe Platform Sandals $110 at River Island, 4. Romony Double Wrap Culotte Style Trousers $55 at Boohoo
Collage: The Four Looks that Will Pull You Through Every Summer Fete #4

1. Schumacher Soft Shades Silk Dress $549 at MyTheresa, 2. Cropped Tuxedo Blazer $99.99 at Mango, 3. Armitage Avenue Lizard Metallic Clutch $48.95 at Lori's, 4. Lexa Block Heel Sandals $104.99 at Ann Taylor

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.