I've really been beefing up my summer wardrobe for this season, so I thought I would share about it here. Long post ahead, 

My summer wardrobe last year was meager. and consisted of all of 8-10 items and a pair of sandals. Most would be content with that. And I want to be content. Yet, honestly? I love MORE! I felt a bit limited. Also, having less clothes I reverted to wearing a lot of sweats unless running errands. I don't mind sweats, but not sure if that was best for daily joy? 

It is fun finding some new things to wear this summer! I forgot how much I enjoyed clothes shopping haha  

Holes: 

Lots of prints, less solids/neutrals. Heavy on dresses and bottoms. Could use some basic tops maybe?? Eyeing two very basic tanks, an off-shoulder number to fill this hole, see photos 9-10 and 15-16.

Olive! One color I’m desperately missing for summer is olive. I really love wearing olive in the summer; not sure why. I have ordered a deep olive top and pair of pants to try out (photos 1-4). Will post when they arrive.

Topper. Would also like to find just the right summer jacket/sweater to go with everything. I’ve worn my brown maxi cardigan to pills and snags. I adore it so I’ll keep wearing it, but wondering about another topper? I also have a beautiful floral print kimono but it's got a lot of wear; replacing it would be good.  My olive military jacket feels a bit off-trend though. I used to have a linen bomber jacket that I really miss. Maybe another bomber jacket? Any ideas??

Items yet to buy that I need:

• Second pair of sandals
• Lower-height wedges (maybe) 
• Summer purse of some kind 
• Decorative belt in neutral medium color (not black)
• Strapless bra

New Buys (See photos and finds below):

• Photo 5 Smocked off-shoulder top and ruched Kay top both in cinnamon-orange. I discuss both tops in my last post here. 
• Photo 6 (awaiting order to arrive) Blouson sleeve off-shoulder top.
• Photo 7-8 (awaiting order to arrive) A New Day Sleeveless Smocked Sundress. I heart the color! It makes me think of blood oranges, papaya, and such.
• Petra graphic wide leg light-color pants
• Treasure graphic wide leg dark-color pants
• Ruched Maxi Skirt. Don't feel I have the right tops for this... feeling a bit uncertain about it.
• Cabana Dress. LOVETH this dress to pieces. That is all.
• Floral Sweetheart Neck Bubble Short Sleeve Midi Dress. Purchased in late fall last year .I’ve never let summer keep me from wearing dark colors tbh.
• Photos 15-16 Eyelet sleeveless top. (awaiting order to arrive.) A bit more boho but still very feminine. Cotton and should be very breezy. 
• Photos 17-18 Navy cami dress (awaiting order to arrive). Lyocell fabric with cotton lining. I had two dresses similar this 10-15 years ago the I adored. This was on clearance so thought I would try it again. 

There are several items in my Finds below that are items from last summer, including the ivory sleeveless blouse, tees, ruffle camisole, and floral dresses, jumpsuit, and kimono. 

Items Unsure About Keeping (see Finds below):

• Gauze Flutter Sleeve Dresses. (Only showing one color, but own three of them.) Placing in hold box for now. I wore these a lot during the bulk of my health issues. Just thinking about wearing these dresses makes me remember the same time period. They’re lovely dresses, super soft and comfortable cotton gauze, so lovely in summer. Yet, I’m not sure I can bring myself to wear them.
• Maxi T-shirt Dresses. (Only showing one color, but own three of them.) Placing in hold box for now. Same issue as gauze dresses. I can see myself copying the dress and sewing a new dress in same style as it's very comfy and can be styled super cool.
• Twisted Copper Stripe Dress. See it in action here. I love the dress and it fits my current va-voom vibes. However, it's 100% polyester and it can be hot in heat, despite the thin material. I didn't wear it hardly at all last summer. Might see if this can be styled for autumn/ winter looks?? I’m thinking of layering it with a chocolate turtleneck underneath for a slight ‘70s vibe… Not dumping it but not sure yet how it fits.