9 Affordable Outfit Ideas to Up Your Summer Style Game

By Madeline Fass

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Summer is the best season when you’re shopping on a budget. Behold, an assortment of cotton poplins, raffia accessories, tops and tanks that fall on the more approachable side of the price point spectrum. Follow the guide below to add a new piece or two to your current summer wardrobe for less than $300. From vacation-ready jewelry to add some pizazz to your current top rotation or a sandal in a new color to ground your go-to summer looks, there are a mix of staples and statements that won't break the bank, plus head-to-toe outfit ideas to complement every look.

Use casual solid-colored summer staples like linen separates as your summer-style canvas this season. They’ll provide endless opportunities to play with seasonal footwear and accessories.

White cutaway tanks have become a summer wardrobe hero, but how about mixing in one with horizontal stripes? Just add pair of tailored shorts and an understated thong heel.

A puff sleeve blouse, white jean shorts, and lace-up sandals is summer casual style done right. Rinse and repeat!

What better summer outfit inspiration than Carrie Bradshaw? (We have SATC's anniversary on the brain!) A groovy tiered midi skirt, coordinating crop top, and western-shaped sun hat add just the right amount of yee-haw!

Ground breezy white sundresses this season with chunky leather sandals and neutral accessories for a tried and true summer fashion look.

Need a break from flowy sundresses or printed blouses? Let wardrobe staples like a ribbed white tank and pleated trousers do all the work for you instead.

A white denim midi skirt is a seamless way to elevate outfits you might typically wear with white jeans, like a striped knit for chilly nights and slide sandals, for example.

Let a strapless top and midi skirt pairing give the illusion of a dress silhouette while utilizing them as separates for more than just one look. Let a minimalist sandal and coin pendant necklace bring the look from day to night.

A muscle tank, cotton boxer short, and trainers look is one way to beat the heat this summer, especially for those of us living in the concrete jungle.