Tip #1: A floppy sunhat and white dress pair perfectly.
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Model Alek Wek looked the epitome of chic in her delicate cream dress. She was ready for the weather with her floppy straw hat and simple sandals. Look for a frock with romantic details like lace and pleats in a fit-and-flare silhouette, which is as timeless as it is of-the-moment. Wear this vintage-inspired outfit to a wedding or outdoor lunch.
1. American Eagle Carved Bangle Set – $17.50; 2. Dorothy Perkins Ivory Lace Prom Dress – $75; 3. Max and Cleo Charmed, I’m Shore Dress – $137.99; 4. Aldo Cardiel Sandals – $90; 5. J. Crew Two-Tone Straw Hat – $38
Tip #2: Combine laid-back layers in preppy pastels.
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Olivia Palermo’s look was preppy without being too buttoned-up. She looked comfortable and a touch bohemian in her breezy layers, which would be perfect for a picnic. Accordion pleats are huge this season—take the trend a step further with crinkled pleats like Palermo’s. Her layering works so well because she chose crisp summer fabrics in a palette of pastels including petal pink, lemon yellow, cornflower, and charcoal. Don’t forget the ultimate preppy summer accessory—tortoise shell wayfarer sunglasses.
1. Annina Accordion Pleat Crinkled Skirt – $35; 2. Red Herring Tortoise Shell Wayfarer Sunglasses – $15; 3. House of Harlow 1960 Gold Medallion Locket Pendant – $79; 4. Miss Panda Pocket-Front Loose-Fit Jacket – $58; 5. Nine West Fascinate Flat – $59; 6. American Apparel The Lawn Tee – $28
Tip #3: Rock a pair of leather shorts.
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Zoe Saldana was the wild child of the event, going against the grain in an all-black look that has just the right amount of edge for summer. She kept her black leather shorts sophisticated with a black silk top and strappy, leg-elongating tan sandals. Saldana added a touch of rock and roll with her aviator sunglasses and wooden beaded bracelets.
1. Oasis Plain Woven Front Pocket T-Shirt – $36; 2. The Wardrobe Sammua Leather Shorts – $155; 3. Jessica Bennett Resa Wedge Sandal – $108; 4. Vince Camuto Aviator Glasses – $75; 5. Topshop Faux Leather Hotpants – $60; 6. Lola James Sandalwood Beaded Bracelet Set – $185
