My Best Friends Keep Asking for Top Summer Trends—Key Sale Finds I'm Steering Them Toward

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By Jade Reason

Technically part of my job as a fashion editor is to shop, but to my friends, I'm their personal stylist. And yes, I love it. When I'm "off the clock," fashion and shopping are still top of mind for me, so providing style tips for those in my inner circle brings me pure delight. More often than not, I get that inevitable question from my best friends: "What are the latest summer trends?" Most of my friends want my advice but don't want to spend a fortune, so when it comes to staying stylish without breaking the bank, I’m steering them toward more affordable options.

We’re on a mission to get some summer shopping done without splurging excessively. We’re reaching for light layers in natural fabrications to keep us looking and feeling chic and cool all summer long. As I browsed through the racks, I pointed out some of my favorite trends, and it made me think of the idea to write this article.

On that note, I thought it could be fun to create a few outfit ideas for friends and you, dear readers, for any summer fashion inspiration you may need this season. Here are 3 outfits for those long, hot summer days.

I’ve rounded up an array of outfits using stylish items: from blazers, silk tops, maxi A-line skirts to mesh flats, jewelry, summer sandals and pajama bottoms selected from Mango, Cos, Reformation and Nordstrom (psss, Nordstrom Anniversary sale til August 4). I've included heavily discounted designer pieces to keep things fun with retailers Net-A-Porter, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Bergdorf Goodman, Moda Operandi and more.

Below, you'll find three chic looks that work for different occasions to add to your cart during your next shopping trip if you're looking to stay on-trend whether you're looking for a chic casual ensemble or something a bit dressier. Keep scrolling for outfit inspiration to shop to purchase each piece.

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