Summer weekends are absolutely the perfect opportunity to take your style game to the next level. Mundane class schedules are replaced by an array of events, each with their own fashion needs acting as challenges to really stretch the limits of your wardrobe. While it may be extremely tempting to stick to a tried and true classic like denim shorts and a relaxed T-shirt, instead take a cue from this Fashionista by trying something a little more unique.
The Fashionista pictured here was spotted at a favorite Madison location, the Memorial Union. With hundreds of people congregating there on campus any given day of the week to enjoy the good food and great company, it can be easy to blend in, but this Fashionista’s outfit stood out from the crowd. The look is simultaneously relaxed and polished, perfect for meeting friends for an ice cold drink on a hot summer day. The care-free charm this look has to offer is achieved by the combination of an easy-going crop top; comfortable, yet stylish, ikat pattened pants; and a pair of lust-worthy perforated leather sandals. Extra points given to this Fashionista for working her outfit into a chromatic color scale! She then finishes off the look by adding a few simple accessories and finally, my favorite, a swipe of bright pink lipstick to add a little pop of color.
One Simple Change: Take this look from day to night by simply adding a jacket. To avoid looking too casual while out with friends, I would suggest a jacket with a more structured style in order to balance out the relatively loose-fitting silhouette this look already has. My pick is a cream-colored faux leather moto jacket that will definitely amp up this look for some late night fun.
