With each summer that passes, my guiding style ethos is to dress comfortably while simultaneously dressing chic and effortlessly, or at least appearing to be effortless. And while initially the last descriptor will actually take effort, eventually, that effort is no longer needed and we really can dress with ease, knowing we have what we need in our closet to tick each of the boxes: comfort and style.

With the heat ramping up here in Bend as of late, thankfully, the linen in my own closet has ensured I can keep ticking the boxes with ease, but it has taken me time to build up that aspect of my summer capsule wardrobe. With each passing summer season, the wardrobe becomes more and more polished and the gaps become fewer and fewer to fill.

This month’s Outfits of the Month includes five outfits, but really six or seven as I have shopped three dresses for one of the outfits. The goal for each is an outfit that will be a go-to in your closet that you can rely on. Complete down to the sandals and a book to enjoy (bien sûr !), discover ideas for mixing and matching, relaxing and knowing you look great. It can be simple. It is possible, and I’d like to share with you ideas for how to do just that.

Also! I found a summer tote for casual outings that looks fabulous and is only $65! It is my Favorite Find of this month’s outfit, and I highly recommend checking it out if you are looking for that summer tote to carry everything either on the plane, the train or out and about. Lastly, the pants in the first outfit are a pair I recently purchased, began wearing and am absolutely loving. Don’t let the barrel leg style give you pause if that is not to your preference. This pant is SUPER comfortable as it is primarily linen and because it is linen with tercel, it drapes wonderfully. Also, with the high waist, it provides a lovely elongated leg and hits my long legs just on top of the ankle. Perfect for summer. AND! It’s on sale in the taupe color. I paired it with a linen button-up, gladiator sandals, a simple, delicate gold necklace, a navy crossbody bag, Panama hat and felt super comfortable in our 95 degree heat earlier this week to run errands and sit outside at a favorite café for lunch (under the trees).

Oh! And before I forget. In the second outfit, the F & E shorts are the same ones I included last year at this time, having purchased two pair – navy and khaki. I live in these during the summer months for walking the pups and working at home. They are an investment, but the quality of linen is why the price is a bit steep. Love them and highly recommend them. They have many different lengths of inseams, so choose what you prefer.

Okay, now to shop and fine tune that summer capsule wardrobe so you can stay cool, look smart and most definitely achieve that effortless vibe. You’ve got this!

~Banana Republic high-rise barrel tercel-linen pant, taupe, on sale~

~LinenFox Amelia Line wrap top, four colors~

~Manolo Blahnik Susa Sandal~

~Boden Brooke Linen top, many colors~

~New Map France: Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning Traveler by Herbert Ypma~

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~Boden Brooke Linen top, many colors~

~Mark & Spencer lyocell Denim relaxed shirt, indigo~

~Banana Republic Super -soft Soma high-rise 4″ short, three colors~

~Frank & Eileen Walking Short, linen 4.5″ inseam, many colors~

~Coach Archival Slingback Sandal, more colors~

~Dianaworld: An obsession by Edward White~

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~Emerson Fry button down t-shirt dress, cap blue stripe~

~Lilysilk Short Sleeve Trenchcoat-inspired dress~

~Handwoven straw market tote with double leather handles~

~Vince Furrow Stripe Cotton-Blend Wrap Dress, green or blue available~

~Boden Multi Strap pointed sandals, tan (more colors)~

~It’s Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground by David Litt~

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~Lilysilk silk-linen blend Bermuda shorts, two colors available~

~La Ligne Marina Sweater, stripe (solids available), cotton~

~Boden Grace Linen Top, prints, more colors~

~Mansur Gavriel slingback fisherman sandal, three colors~

~Vinegar Girl: William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew Retold by Anne Tyler~

~SHOP THE OUTFIT:

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~FAVORITE FIND! — Land’s End Multi-Way Pocket, canvas tote, many colors, 20% off~

~La Ligne Zooey cropped wide-leg jean~

~Vince Ticking Stripe Linen-Cotton Cap-Sleeve Blouse, iris-slate/off white~

~Sézane Irma plat necklace~

~Steve Madden Gladiator sandal, cognac (other colors)~

~The Little Picnic Book by Cristine Viseu~

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~Explore all of TSLL’s Outfits of the Month in the Archives, Style Inspiration (category)