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Casual, Cute, and Cool: Free People's Latest Arrivals Are Curating My Ideal Summer Wardrobe

By Swedan Margen

Casual, Cute, and Cool: Free People's Latest Arrivals Are Curating My Ideal Summer Wardrobe
@nataliegrayherder

I'm a fairly casual dresser to begin with, but come summer, I want to be as comfortable (and cute) as possible. Between the heat, nonstop travel, and time spent by water, I need my summer wardrobe to be anything but fussy. I want a collection I can mix and match on vacation, wear to the beach in style, and stay cool in during a humid NYC summer. Matching sets, minidresses, beaded jewelry, and stylish sandals come to mind first, and Free People has mastered them. Pictured above, I'm wearing the Perfect Tones Set, which I've already worn several ways. The style and versatility of the following products make them the perfect wardrobe investments this season.

Perfect Tones Set

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Perfect Tones Set

Psst: This also comes in eight additional colors.

Cotswold Crochet Bag

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Cotswold Crochet Bag

Arguably the cutest crochet bag I've seen to date.

Bella Belly Chain

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Bella Belly Chain

Belly chains are my favorite accessory trend of the summer. I double wrapped mine and wore it as a necklace.

Summer Staple Sandals

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Summer Staple Sandals

A chic, minimal flat that goes with every summer ensemble.

Sailor Tube Set

This is the exact set I want to throw on when running errands or hanging out at the beach this summer.

My Little Micro Mini Cotton-Linen Skort

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My Little Micro Mini Cotton-Linen Skort

Finally a miniskirt I can wear while riding a bike.

Strada Set

The Strada Set is the definition of "casual, cute, and cool."

Carmel by the Sea Sandals

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Carmel by the Sea Sandals

These feel very fashion person–coded.

Lowen Midi Skirt

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Lowen Midi Skirt

The midi skirt that has taken the WWW office by storm.

Cut-Out Daisy Straw Hat

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Cut-Out Daisy Straw Hat

I mean, have you ever seen a cuter hat?

Quinn Striped Pants

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Quinn Striped Pants

If you prefer to travel in loose, comfortable, yet stylish clothing, these pants are for you.

Krista Cotton-Linen Sweater Set

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Krista Cotton-Linen Sweater Set

Now this is vacation set.

Perth Studded Thong Sandals

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Perth Studded Thong Sandals

Because flip-flops should have fun embellishments on them!

Bliss Beauty Mini

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Bliss Beauty Mini

A summer date-night dress.

Menorca Slouchy Capris

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Menorca Slouchy Capris

Free People said let me one-up the Bermuda short trend and give you something better.

Vacation® Orange Gelée Spf 30 Sunscreen Gel

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Vacation® Orange Gelée Spf 30 Sunscreen Gel

The most important summer accessory of all: SPF.

Vacation® Chardonnay Lip Oil Spf 30

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Chardonnay Lip Oil Spf 30

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