How do you make your outfits look and feel fresh, even when summer is nearing its end? The latest Copenhagen Fashion Week street style scene is full of late-summer outfit inspiration, from elevating simple LWDs with cool cord necklaces to layering lacy slip skirts atop lived-in pairs of blue jeans. And while fall is on the horizon, summer’s peak heat is sticking around for now, meaning it’s not quite yet time to start transitioning your wardrobe into fall attire. Until then, make the most of your warm-weather clothing and follow these nine summer outfit tips to take your look to a new level.
Slip Into Your Sheer Dress With a Tailored Trouser
A sheer white tank dress layered over crisp white tailored trousers looks and feels refreshingly modern. Add sculptural jewelry, like a red bead–embellished cord necklace and heeled thong sandals. A slouchy olive green suede tote is one you can start using now, and will easily transition into the cooler, fall months when it’s time.
Toteme Sculptural Crewneck Maxi Dress
Heaven Mayhem Julia Necklace
Madewell Tamia Heeled Thong Sandals
Madewell The Mylie Shoulder Bag
Don’t Be Intimidated by the Ballon Pant
Pale pink balloon pants are everywhere this season. Give them the Chloé boho treatment and style them with a structured suede jacket and a soft, draped white tee. Cinch the waist with a studded suede belt and finish with heeled jelly sandals that lend an offbeat, playful twist worthy of Chemena Kamali’s seal-of-approval.
Banana Republic Relaxed Suede Trucker Jacket
Róhe Gathered Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Loop In a Tassel Belt Instead
A boxy transitional jacket sets a tailored tone, cinched at the waist with a bohemian tassel belt. Wear it with a white poplin skirt, sleek leather flip-flops, and a woven basket bag.
Cos Smocked Paneled Midi Skirt
St. Agni Thong Detail Flip-Flops
Liffner Round Leather Basket Bag
Layer Your Lacy Slip Skirts Atop an Easy Blue Jean
A simple gray cashmere crewneck with wide-leg blue jeans is nothing special, but for an unexpected style twist, layer a lacy slip skirt over your look. Akin to the dress-over-pants trend last year, it gives the outfit a throwback, Y2K touch. Wear the look for a weekend stroll in the city or for a rooftop drink.
J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
& Other Stories Lace-Trimmed Midi Skirt
Slvrlake Lexi Wide-Leg Jeans
Elevate Your LWD With a Cool Cord Necklace
Add some texture to a simple white dress with the addition of a cool cord necklace—a shopping must-have on any fashion girl’s wish list this season. Add a classic black shoulder bag, polished kitten heels, and dainty gold jewels to create a sophisticated ensemble. Wear it for an upcoming date night or another special occasion.
Jacquemus Triana Cotton Poplin Midi Dress
Massimo Dutti Embellished Tassel Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings
Sam Edelman Briella Pumos
Pick Out a Pillbox Hat
Infuse a dose of retro glam into your late-summer look with a pillbox hat. For a summer-ready style, choose one made of straw instead. Style it with a cherry-red T-shirt for a punch of playful color and a textured crochet skirt. Keep accessories otherwise clean and minimal via the Row’s white moon bag and Khaite’s sleek pumps
Massimo Dutti Midi Skirt with Floral Embroidery
Gigi Burris Laura Natural Hat
The Row Half Moon Shoulder Bag
Tie a Silk Scarf Around Your Waist for the Perfect Color Pop
Introduce a burst of color by knotting a marigold yellow silk scarf around your waist for a sarong-inspired, Saint-Tropez style twist (and a nod to Dries Van Noten’s Spring 2026 show). Layer on a denim jacket and finish with tortoiseshell sunnies and flat black sandals for a look that you can take from summer to the early days of fall.
Anine Bing Luca Denim Jacket
Giuliva Heritage The Janice Houndstooth Pants
Valentino Garavani Toute la V Silk Square Scarf
Jacques Marie Mage Krasner Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Reformation Jane Flat Sandals
Invest In a Longline T-Shirt Dress
Layer a black T-shirt dress over your favorite blue jeans to create an edgy, yet casual silhouette perfect for everyday. Slip on suede strappy sandals and add a fun zebra print bag to inject a bit of playfulness into the outfit.
Leset Margo Maxi T-Shirt Dress
Mother The Lemon Twist Wide-Leg Jeans
Mashburn Paola Bucket Bag
Khaite Aimee Ankle Strap Flat Sandals
Sweater-Scarves Are an Outfit Two-In-One You Didn’t Know You Needed
Elevate a classic striped sweater by choosing a built-in scarf style instead. Style it with longline denim shorts for a grown-up version of the warm-weather staple, cinched perfectly with a sleek black leather belt. Add a pair of rose-tinted glasses to add a subtle pop of color.
Massimo Dutti Striped Sweater with Bandana
Agolde Nolan Denim Shorts
Port Tanger Haya Sunglasses
