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When it comes to planning your summer outfits, there really are no rules. Wear those super bright hues, that flirty summer dress with all the surprise cut-outs, or sport a bikini top as a shirt. It's a million degrees outside and you wanna feel the sunshine on your skin—go ahead and do you! But as freeing as that freedom might be, it also has some downsides: There are so many cool summer 'fits to browse, it can be pretty overwhelming. Which is why we rounded up 30 super cute summer outfits to wear this season, so you can have allll the inspiration you need, right in one place.
The best part is that if any of these 'fits pique your interest, you can shop them immediately. No matter what your plans are this summer (the beach ✔️ the pool ✔️ the air-conditioned movie theater ✔️ the park for a picnic), you'll easily find a look that'll complement all of your adventures (or lack thereof—hi, homebodies, don't worry, we have ideas for you, too).
Our top picks for cute summer outfits of 2023:
this bustier barbie would wear
Summer Dream Light Pink Mesh Bustier Crop Top
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this skin-tight set
Naked Wardrobe The Nw Tank Me Later Set
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this vibrant one
Farm Rio Orange One Shoulder Mini Dress
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this bikini-shorts combo
Liberty & Justice Women's Drawstring Waist Cover Up Shorts
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this crochet dress
ASOS Crochet Mosaic Mini Beach Dress with Open Back
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Speaking of warm weather, we've also got you covered with the best lightweight pants, chic summer dresses, best straw bags, and cute high-waisted swimsuits. Everyone is going to want to steal borrow stuff from your summer wardrobe. Hope you're in a generous mood. 😉
this cargo set
ZARA Strapless Z1975 Denim Top
this cargo set
ZARA Strapless Z1975 Denim Top
A strapless, pink-denim crop top and cargo skirt? Yes, please!
this mini dress
Meshki Crepe Mini Dress
Yes, I need—not want—this flourescent mini dress.
this bustier barbie would wear
Summer Dream Light Pink Mesh Bustier Crop Top
this bustier barbie would wear
Summer Dream Light Pink Mesh Bustier Crop Top
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Barbie-core forever! Join the trend with this mesh bustier.
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this skin-tight set
Naked Wardrobe The Nw Tank Me Later Set
this skin-tight set
Naked Wardrobe The Nw Tank Me Later Set
It's giving body-ody-ody.
this vibrant one
Farm Rio Orange One Shoulder Mini Dress
A bright, one-shoulder dress screams summer...especially one that has cutouts!
this bikini-shorts combo
Liberty & Justice Women's Drawstring Waist Cover Up Shorts
this bikini-shorts combo
Liberty & Justice Women's Drawstring Waist Cover Up Shorts
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A stylish bikini and shorts is the best way to hang on the boardwalk!
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this cut-out maxi
Fabbie Flowery Strap Dress
this cut-out maxi
Fabbie Flowery Strap Dress
The good news is that after you fall in love with this strappy, cut-out maxi dress (because you will, there's no doubt about it), you can buy it in mauve. Style this orange one with a simple sandal for an easy, breezy look.
this pretty pick
Marcella NYC Ashley Dress
this pretty pick
Marcella NYC Ashley Dress
This dress is givin' me butterflies. A strappy sandal and beige will keep this look flirty and fun.
this crochet dress
ASOS Crochet Mosaic Mini Beach Dress with Open Back
this crochet dress
ASOS Crochet Mosaic Mini Beach Dress with Open Back
Arts and crafts, but make it fashion. The mosaic design on this alluring mini dress is worth adding to cart, ASAP.
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this linen romper
Eloquii Linen Romper With Skirt Detail
Hello, sunshine. You're going to love this lightweight romper.
this simple choice
Madewell Denim Ruffled U-Neck Crop Top
Meet this ruffled crop top top, your new go-to. Dress it with a denim skirt or a pair of shorts for some chill vibes.
this textured romper
Madewell Modular Sleeveless Romper
this textured romper
Madewell Modular Sleeveless Romper
We love a seersucker romper for lazy summer days. Brown woven leather sandals or lug-sole sandals would complete this outfit in a jiffy.
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this ombre set
Sammy B Corset Detail Top in Yellow Green Ombre
V into the curvy lines of this Sammy B ombre corset top and skirt.
this mood-boosting jumpsuit
House of Harlow 1960 x Sofia Richie Sosa Jumpsuit
this mood-boosting jumpsuit
House of Harlow 1960 x Sofia Richie Sosa Jumpsuit
Your doctor called and said the only cure is this gorge jumpsuit. I mean, the tangerine color speaks for itself—you need her!
this crinkly beaut
IZAYLA Women's Crinkled Taffeta Tie Front Shirt
this crinkly beaut
IZAYLA Women's Crinkled Taffeta Tie Front Shirt
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We love crinkly material in the summer—esp when it's a gorge hue like this one.
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this boxy silhouette
MANGO Short Satin dress
You can't go wrong with a short, boxy silhouette in the summer. Sometimes, you don't want any material clinging to your skin!
this kim k-approved 'fit
Zara Open Back Satin Effect Top
this kim k-approved 'fit
Zara Open Back Satin Effect Top
A satin top would look fab with the matching skirt, of course, but you could also pair it with wide-leg denim.
this sheer winner
For Love and Lemons Sunny Mini Dress
this sheer winner
For Love and Lemons Sunny Mini Dress
You'll be the life of the party with this sorbet-hued, tie-shoulder dress. White mules and simple jewelry would look amazing with it.
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this can-do dress
Zelie for She Cross My Heart Dress
The dress that does it all! You can wear it as a maxi, mini, or even asymmetrical thanks to the adjustable drawstrings!
this golden aesthetic
Andrea Iyamah Aiko Floral Maxi Sarong
this golden aesthetic
Andrea Iyamah Aiko Floral Maxi Sarong
Officially dreaming of romantic summer sunsets because of this sultry number.
Danielle Flum
Fashion Editor
Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien
Fashion Editor
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle.com almost 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is a Syracuse Masters graduate and the author of two books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @iamtarahlynn.
