BY TONI QUIOGUE
Talk about a summer-friendly wardrobe. Take your pick from beach-inspired resort wear clothing such as pretty summer dresses, cute short-shorts, stylish kimonos and chic kaftans to keep your cool (and style) in check all summer long!

Summer Dresses
Consider the summer dress as your ultimate #bff during the skin-baring holidays. With the blazing heat in tow, dresses are the definitive summer quintessential to stock up on. With infinite dress styles ranging from minis to maxis, strapless, halter or spaghetti, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were caught wearing dresses all summer long!

Dresses are comfortable and easy, making them the perfect go-to wear for hot summer days
Short-shorts
This summer staple can be worn at the beach or other places. To avoid looking cheap in too-short shorts, balance off your look by keeping the rest of your clothing choices modest.

Dare to bare your legs in sexy short-shorts this summer
Kimonos
Don’t be afraid to have some fun with Kimonos and feel free to layer it over other summer essentials such as tank tops and summer dresses. Kimono’s also make for the perfect summer outerwear for when you find yourself transferring to air-conditioned spaces.

A simple white crop top gets a major upgrade with this printed kimono
Kaftans
Make the most out of the summer season by wearing kaftans. Exude the ultimate bohemian chic vibe through airy kaftans in different prints, patterns and textures. Kaftans also make for the perfect lightweight cover up for lounging around the poolside or chic evening summer shindigs.

Nothing spells resort like a sheer pretty printed Kaftan
So beat the blistering summer heat in style by stocking up on the chic beach essentials listed above.
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