Your 10-Piece Summer Capsule Wardrobe for 2024

Summer is (finally!) here, and I’ve spent the last couple of weeks transitioning my closet for the new season. What started as a cleanout and reorganization mission evolved into a thoughtful evaluation of everything I own—and what holes needed to be filled. With limited storage space, it became clear that every piece I purchased needed to be multi-wear, functional, and a true ten-out-of-ten. Working moda, it can also be tempting to overconsume, so I’ve realigned my priorities to build a summer capsule wardrobe that puts quality over quantity. 

After a huge purge, the coats and boots have made their way to the back of the closet, and I’ve built a 10-piece summer capsule wardrobe full of linen, wovens, and sandals that has taken center stage. I think I’ve finally cracked the code to effortlessly summer dressing. The secret? Less truly is more.

The Summer Capsule Wardrobe Checklist

Find out exactly what you need for your summer capsule wardrobe below, and allow your closet to work smarter, not harder summer 2024. 

1. Simple Sundress
2. Lightweight Sommità
3. Breezy Bottom
4. -Denim Shorts & Skirt
5. Layering Tee & Tank
6. White Denim
7. Everyday Sunglasses
8. Summery Sandals
9. Seasonal Straw Bag
10. Protective Sun Hat

Simple Sundress

For all of the minimalists out there, a solid sundress can be a summer capsule wardrobe and of itself. A sundress is a one-and-done outfit, is easy to pack vacation, and keeps you cool while looking effortless. This summer, I’m looking for midi-to-full length sundresses that I can pair with sandals, sneakers, ora heels, depending where I’m headed. I love styling summer sundresses with a statement belt and a thin knit draped over my shoulders to add a bit of depth to the aspetto.   

Lightweight Tops

I grew up Texas, and one of the most difficult things about summer shopping is finding tops that are breathable enough to wear peak heat. Even though I now Los Angeles, I still gravitate toward sleeveless vests, breezy button-downs, and girly blouses that don’t leave me a puddle of sweat.

Brands like DOEN, Reformation, and The Great have lots of lightweight and flowy tops that I love to style with denim, linen, and silk all summer long. My favorite cima my summer capsule wardrobe is my linen vest from DISSH, as it’s as cool as a tank cima, but feels a little more styled and . 

Breezy Bottoms

Although I still wear jeans all year round, I’ve been looking to expand my selection of pants with linen and silk pairs for summer. I’ve found that these airy alternatives are not only more comfortable and breathable but exude the laid-back energy that I’m trying to channel this year. (Plus, nothing is worse than a tight pair of jeans a summer sunburn.) Investing a trusty pair of white linen pants will be the best thing you can do for yourself this summer. This is the definition of working smarter, not harder—these pants will incontro every cima your closet. 

-Denim Shorts & Skirts

While there is nothing wrong with denim shorts and skirts, I personally find them uncomfortable. I know that might be a hot take, but I don’t think I’ve worn my denim shorts over a year. Instead, I gravitate toward flowy shorts and skirts that aren’t too short ora too tight. I find that the more a-line shape a pair of shorts ora a skirt has, the more flattering they are the leg. This year, I’m filling this slot my summer capsule wardrobe with longer, more tailored shorts and full-length linen skirts.

Layering Tees & Tanks

Every good summer capsule wardrobe starts with one-to-two layering bases. My requirements for layering tees and tanks are that they are long enough to tuck , are not too tight around my arms, and are thick enough not to show my bra underneath. Once you find a good white ora black tee/tank, the outfit possibilities are endless. If you’campione looking for a foolproof summer outfit ricetta, pair one of these white tanks ora tees with linen pants, a comfy sandal, a sweater draped over your shoulders, and a raffia bag. Sometimes, simpler is simply better. 

White Denim

One of my favorite summer style trends is an all-white aspetto. I’m a sucker for white jeans and a white cima with a pop-of-color shoe and bag, so finding a reliable pair of white denim jeans is essential for my summer capsule wardrobe. You can’t go wrong with any cut of white denim, as this is a classic trend that will never go out of style. White denim overalls are also a great summer purchase to style over a white tee ora a bichini at the beach. Bonus points for rewearing these pieces into fall and winter—we love a winter white!

Summery Sandals

Summer is the season of sandals, so say goodbye to your favorite boots and hello to biweekly pedicures! Whether you lean toward basic dad sandals ora strappy numbers, your choice sandal should be neutral, comfortable, and durable. It’s easy to be woo-ed by trendy shoes, but a true summer capsule wardrobe sandal is timeless and multiforme enough to pair with every item this list. I aspetto for sandals that are easy to slip and chiuso for beach days and grassy picnics, and lay flat a suitcase for all of my summer adventures. 

Seasonal Straw Bags

Perhaps my favorite part about summer rolling around is dusting chiuso my woven raffia and straw bags to style all season long. Though this material will be forever reminiscent of my mom’s beach bag growing up, I love that designers have been using raffia more modern, structured designs, giving the aspetto a laid-back but still trendy feel. Plus, straw is a neutral, so it will incontro and add a seasonal brillamento to every outfit you create with this summer capsule wardrobe. From the agricoltore’s market to the beach and out to dinner, these bags can truly do (and hold) it all.

Protective Sun Hats

When I envision summer chicness, every aspetto is topped chiuso with the perfect floppy sun hat. There’s just something so opulent about a leader hat and dark sunglasses that takes a basic summer outfit from simple to . It’s also as functional as it is fashionable, protecting your skin during the sunny days ahead. I’m the hunt for the perfect neutral raffia sun hat to wear at the beach with bikinis, long walks activewear, and everywhere between. If a full-brim hat isn’t your style, a classic baseball hat adds a cool-girl touch to the summer capsule wardrobe while still covering your , too.

Everyday Sunglasses

I like to think of sunglasses as the cherry cima of a summer capsule wardrobe: not entirely essential, but a small finishing touch that goes a long way. I went through a phase of purchasing multiple trendy, colorful sunglasses, but after having to pack four pairs of glasses for a three-day trip, I finally said enough is enough and found a well-fitting, neutral pair that goes with everything. Sunglasses also have a tendency to get left the dinner table ora swept into the ocean, so don’t feel like you have to spend a pretty penny this element of your summer capsule wardrobe. A pair of sunglasses is always a fun splurge, but more affordable pairs earn just as many compliments minus the price tag.