Let's be honest girls! Summer is wonderful. The sunshine. The holidays. The spontaneous plans. The iced coffees. The golden-hour photos that take twenty-seven attempts!
But getting dressed in the heat? Now that's a different story.
When temperatures rise? Nobody wants to spend the day adjusting outfits. Dealing with heavy fabrics. Or wondering why they chose style over comfort.
This season fashion is taking a softer approach. Not boring. Not basic. Just... Calmer. Loud is taking a back seat. The over-styled outfits are chilling out.
And the women whose summer wardrobes we're all secretly saving to Pinterest? Are wearing cute, chill, and totally unbothered.
A summer dress. An easy shirt. Relaxed trousers. A great bag. Good sunglasses. And? They look incredible!
At Westside understated summer dressing is having a major moment. Easy silhouettes. Soft colours. Relaxed pieces that feel effortless. Sunlit outfits. And styles that feel completely at home in the season.
Because the best summer outfits aren't the ones that demand attention.
They're the ones that let you enjoy your day!
So What Exactly Is Understated Summer Dressing?
It's dressing like your life is already interesting. You don't need fifteen trends happening at once. You don't need an outfit that requires a PowerPoint presentation. You need pieces that feel good. Look beautiful. And let you get on with the important business of romanticising your summer. Think breezy dresses. Relaxed shirts. Easy co-ords. Soft colours. The kind of wardrobe that works just as well at brunch as it does on holiday. The kind that makes people say – “wow I need to copy that style!”
Why Are Relaxed Silhouettes Suddenly Everywhere?
Because the girls have decided they'd like to enjoy their iced coffee in peace... Respectfully. And are wardrobe tired. The kind of tired where you're standing in front of a full wardrobe thinking, "I have nothing to wear." Meanwhile, the relaxed dress is sitting there like, "Hello. Remember me?"
The oversized shirt is ready. The easy trousers are ready. The co-ord is ready.
Very Sofia Richie on a holiday. Very Daisy Edgar-Jones walking through summer looking effortlessly lovely. Very "I have plans, but I'm not rushing."
So What Are We Actually Wearing?
The pieces that make summer feel like summer. Easy dresses that move beautifully when you walk. Relaxed shirts worn slightly oversized. Soft co-ords that look polished. Wide-leg trousers paired with cute tops. The kind of outfits that feel good everywhere. At brunch. On holiday. During a bookstore visit. Or while wandering around a market you didn't actually need to visit. Very "main character buys flowers" energy.
You know the girl. You probably are the girl!
What Colours Are Defining The Mood?
The colours of a slow summer afternoon.
Butter yellow. Powder blue. Soft white. Cream. Sandy neutrals. The shades that look best in sunlight. The shades that make every photo feel like it belongs on Pinterest.
They're not demanding attention. They're attracting it. Big difference!
Does Understated Mean Boring?
No babe! Understated dressing isn't about removing personality. It's about letting all the right details do the talking. A beautiful silhouette. A perfect fit. A great pair of sandals. A stack of bangles. A woven bag. A little gold jewellery.
What Is The Ultimate Summer Girl Outfit?
Honestly? A beautiful dress. Hair clipped up. Sunglasses on. A book in your bag that you're currently pretending you'll finish. An iced drink in hand. Very Belly Conklin meets Pinterest summer mood board. Very "this day doesn't need a plan."
There is something incredibly chic about a woman who looks relaxed. So don't overcomplicate the mood. Summer is already beautiful. Your wardrobe should feel the same way! At Westside we get that understated summer dressing.
Head to your nearest Westside store or browse online and embrace your easy-going summer era.
Because the best summer outfits?
They're the ones that make you feel like yourself.
