My Summer Outfit Formula

 There are so many things I love to wear during the summer time once the weather heats up in Michigan, but nothing is as tried and true as denim cut offs and a tee.

Shop My Favorite Denim Shorts

My most recent denim obsession is AGOLDE. I’ve read positive reviews over these shorts this past year and finally snagged a pair for myself in January when I stumbled into a cute shop in Nashville that was fully stocked in AGOLDE loose cut off shorts. They fit true to size and are incredibly comfortable.

I also wear One Teaspoon. I bought a pair on clearance once to give them a try and have been buying more ever since. Some of the styles are a looser fit and if they aren’t, I just order two sizes up to achieve a more slouchier, loose fitting style. I hate tight fitting shorts and feel like looser shorts are more flattering, especially if you have thicker thighs like me. My favorite One Teaspoon shorts are these outlaw shorts, they’re SUPER loose around the thighs and I never have to pick a wedgie in them. These denim shorts have a cuffed hem and also loose around the thighs.

Graphic Tees to Shop

Basic tees are the foundation of most of my outfits and add a little variety to them by finding a handful of graphic tees that can mix and match with everything in my closet. I have some tees that are white, cream, black and grey that are worn on repeat with shorts, layered over a dress and tied up, tucked into a skirt, you name it, it can be done with a graphic tee!

I love this Rolling Stones tee for $39, this blush tee for $29 and this cute white tee with cursive writing and a rose for $34.

Statement Layers for Summer

If you’re looking for something a little more than just a tee and shorts, I love a light kimono or beach cover up to toss over. This cream and blush Free People duster is adorable and perfect over shorts or a swimsuit. If you’re looking for a solid color duster, this $25 white woven kimono would be perfect and quite versatile. And I LOVE this bold floral print kimono in red. Just $28! Tee c/o CHRLDR | kimono c/o Retail Therapy | shorts by AGOLDE | sneakers by Halogen (half off!) | sunglasses by Quay Australia

Photography by Matt Thompson