34 Cute Things To Wear To Summer Hangouts
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34 Cute Things To Wear To Summer Hangouts

Dec 26, 2023

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Your friends are going to be sooooo jealous of your simple summer style.

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Check out a TikTok of the sweetheart tank in action.

Promising review: "True to size and perfect length. The color is the pure white I wanted and looks great with denim. The knit is soft and comfortable and still thick and stretchy, so it’s not see-through. Length works great with my low rise jeans or can be tucked in for higher rises." —Cina

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 23 colors).

Promising review: "Great romper! The material is so soft and airy, but not see-through. It fits perfectly and washes well (I hung it up to dry). It is loose on the top, so a cami or sport bra might look better underneath as it may show, and it is a good length on the bottom so that it doesn’t look like booty shorts. I am purchasing another in a different color because it will become a staple of my wardrobe!" —Army Wife

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 17 colors).

Promising review: "These shorts are SO COMFY! I thought the reviews might have been exaggerating, but they were not! Soft, stretchy, flowy, a belt that ties, they are everything a plus-size body needs! I am larger on the bottom, so I was nervous about purchasing these! I realize now that I could have gone with a smaller size, but they are so comfy in this size, I love them!" —Michele Chandler

Get them from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes 16–24 and eight colors).

Promising review: "This dress is super cute! So many people complimented me on it and it was super comfy. I love that I can dress it up with heels or wear it with sneakers. Highly recommend!" —Hannah Kline

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in sizes XS–2XL and 20 colors).

Promising review: "After reading reviews, I decided to order a size up. I ordered a XL and it fits perfect. It's nice and tight, but not so tight that the straps dig into my skin. Also, I like the built-in thong. It's so sexy and makes me feel sexy. I love it." —Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and six styles).

Promising review: "Love this dress. I have a few different colors. They can be worn casually, or dressed up with accessories. The material is soft and silky. Washes nice, I wash mine in the machine on cold and hang to dry, they still look new after several washes. This dress is definitely made for taller women, I'm 5'8" and I tie the front in a knot, the back still slightly touches the ground...but I like it that way." —Michelle Castillo

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 42 styles).

Promising review: "Really love this bra/tank! I’d say it gives medium-light support. The material is so comfortable and airy! I would definitely buy this item again!" —LoveHeatlh_Beauty

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes XS—3X and in 25 colors).

I wore this in Deep Blue to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and anyone who is *in the know* will understand just how much thought goes into choosing an outfit for that occasion. I originally was going to go channel "Lavender Haze" with my sister in this top (pictured, left) that is very similar but a little more low cut (my sister wore it instead!). I ended up going with a Midnights x Folklore vibe (IYKYK) and this shirt was exactly what I needed to pair with my cardigan. The material felt almost bathing suit–like and was super stretchy (excellent for anyone who, like myself, is rather busty). I liked that I was able to wear a bralette with it and that it wasn't see through at all. Can totally see ordering this in other colors for the summer!

Promising review: 'You know that TikTok sound that goes 'If I like it, I'll just grab it in another color. If I like it, and they have another color, I'll just grab it' and so on? That was written about this top. It's so comfortable and I can confidently wear it sans-bra (I'm a 34F for reference so that is a BIG deal for me - it never happens!). Consider every other color grabbed!" —Meghan J

Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in women's sizes XS–2XL and 23 colors).

This is my colleague Kayla Boyd wearing this set! Here's what she has to say about it: "I love a matching set because it takes most of the work out of putting an outfit together. And this one is such a great deal! I love how comfy and easy it is to wear. I was concerned about it being see-through, but it wasn't! It has a stretchy waist and a cute tie detail in the front of the skirt. For spring days, I just throw a denim jacket over it. And, of course, I plan to wear it all summer as well. I would 100% buy more colors in this — and there are so many to choose from!"

Promising review: "I loved it. The material is light and airy. Very sexy." —Tiffany Gibbs

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes XL–5XL and 36 colors/prints).

Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

Amazon customers have noted this dress runs small, so go up a size before purchasing!

Promising review: "Love the colors in this dress! It’s super cute and easy to dress up or down. Is a true wrap dress, a good length, not see through, and not too low cut! Lightweight and perfect for summer!" —Olivia Noles

Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 40 styles).

Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

Lisa Says Gah is a woman-owned small business from Lisa Bühler. The brand uses deadstock to create its designs and describes itself as an anti-fast fashion, pro-community company.

Get it from Lisa Says Gah for $178 (available in sizes XS–3XL and two colors).

Promising review: "This is a very airy and comfortable shirt. It does not have much stretch across the chest area. It tends to pull at the buttons, but other than that, it is a great shirt to either dress up or down. I’ve worn it with shorts, jeans, and dress pants and with a cardigan." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $15.25+ (available in sizes S–5XL and 23 colors).

Promising review: "I love this skort! What impressed me the most was the fabric was just soft and elastic enough to have the right stretch to sit really comfortably for all day wear. The fabric is thick enough as well and the light blue check pattern is nice and bright. Overall really cute and comfy!" —TiredGhost

Get them from Madewell: skort for $44.99 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL and 1X–2X), crop tank top for $34.99 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL).

Promising review: "Little to no stretch so order your true size or size up. The fabric is so comfortable and airy." —JT

Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 colors).

Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

Promising review: "I love how this set feels and looks! The light blue is gorgeous! It’s airy and comfortable." —Megh

Get it from Amazon for $36.54 (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors).

The Klassy Network is a woman-owned small business that creates fabulous tops and bodysuits with built-in padding. Each item has a different level of support (band-less, compressive band, or shelf bra) and all are double lined for function and comfort.

Promising reviews: "This is hands-down my favorite bodysuit and the easiest thing to grab when I’m trying to look put together especially in the office. The padding in the front makes it so there are no bra lines to worry about and the material hugs your body in a really nice way! 10 out of 10. 🖤 " —Gabrielle C.

Get it from Klassy Network for $48 (available in sizes 2XS–3XL and in three colors).

Promising reviews: "I finally bought this dress after seeing it all over TikTok and HOLY SMOKES. I cannot believe how universally [good it looks on people]. It's absolutely stunning!" —Catherine Thriveni

"This dress is amazing! The fabric is so soft and silky but also has structure and because the sides are ruched, I can adjust it to the perfect length, which means a lot when you're only 5'1". The ruching allows me to control the amount of fabric gathered in the tummy and behind areas. To sum it all up, I LOVE the dress and plan on purchasing at least two more in the army green and the brown because this style dress can also be worn in the fall and spring months with a basic or colored denim jacket and a cute pair of boots or booties!" —Tonya

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 27 colors/styles).

Get it from our Goodful shop for $85 (available in sizes S–XL).

Promising review: "I don't normally write reviews for clothes off of Amazon, but good lordy I am so in love with this dress, I just HAVE to!! I am IN LOVE and am wishing it was warmer weather so I could wear it out and about! First, it is a true wrap dress in that you feed one side through the other, therefore you can adjust how tight or loose it is. Modest? Show some cleavage? Up to you! 😍 Second, it is the PERFECT length for me. Lastly, normally a short ruffle sleeve doesn't fall right on me and makes me look like a football player... these fall immaculately fluttery on me. All in all, I freaking love this dress! And was not prompted in any way to provide a review but felt so compelled when I tried it on! If you are on the fence like I have been for over a year, GET IT!!" —Jess

Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and 18 styles).

Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly couldn't help but rave about this dress:

"I brought this dress along on vacation and it even passed The Vatican dress code! I knew I had to have it after my colleague Emma Lord bought and reviewed it (#4 here). This super lightweight nap dress is unlined, but NOT see-through...even in daylight. It was so comfy for gallivanting around and long enough for me to sit on a random step on a bridge to take a rest and give my old dogs a rest. It made for a dramatic, but not TOO dramatic, look in photos I'll cherish forever. And it kept me cool in what turned out to be some hotter weather than what I anticipated. If you're looking for a way to wear something nightgown-adjacent in public but still look quite put-together, this dress is for you."

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in sizes S–XL and four colors).

Promising review: "I bought a few similar dresses but this one was superior by far! The material is a nice thick ribbed that wasn’t sheer at all. Love the colorblocking and got tons of compliments!" —Lolo

Get it from Amazon for $26.59+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 34 colors).

Promising review: "I always get nervous when purchasing clothing on Amazon, but was very happy with this purchase. The material is a decent weight and the cut outs at the bottom of the dress are done nicely. I'm 5'5 and the dress hits just above my knees, which is a perfect length. I don't like my clothes tight, so purchased a 3X. It's loose and flowy and hangs just right. Overall, I'm very happy with the dress. I would go a size up depending on your shape and how you like your clothes to hang." —Kathryn Mathewson

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in women's sizes 0X–4X and 22 styles).

Promising review: "I was looking for a light and cool wearing dress for the summer. This dress is feminine, light, and airy but not see through….BUY THE DRESS ….I ordered two more colors." —MariettaMama

Get it from Amazon for $37.59 (available in sizes S–XXL and 23 colors and patterns).

Dress Me Linen is a small business based in Latvia that specializes in all sorts of cute and stylish linen clothing.

Promising review: "Super nice linen dress, perfect for summer. I bought several pieces and they are all great. Great quality, very well made. I waited almost four weeks for the delivery, but when you consider that production only takes place after the order has been received and individual requests are catered for, it's absolutely fine. It will definitely not be my last order, I'm looking forward to many more great and high-quality items of clothing. Thank you very much. 😊" —Jana

Get it from Dress Me Linen on Etsy for $149.60 (available in sizes XS–2XL and 50 colors).

I absolutely love these bike sorts (as I do all things from Aerie, TBH) and wear them constantly. The material is so breathable and lightweight... I can't imagine wearing anything else during the hot summer months. They also look very cute when paired with an oversized tee on not-as-hot-days. Princess Diana chic!

Promising review: "Before these shorts you’d never catch me in biker shorts. These 4” offline goals bike shorts are a MUST!! As a girl with thicker legs. They roll a little but don’t DIG. And that’s a big one for me. Super comfy, and waaayyy cute!" —Erica

Get them from Aerie for $20.96 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL).

Promising review: "Waist was very cinched, but in a good way. I wore these in Atlanta July heat and they gave maximum comfort and kept me cool." —Sky

Get them from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–2X and 32 colors and patterns).

Promising review: "The material is a good balance of thick and stretchy which allows for great compression without limiting mobility. I wore it while doing cardio and strength training and the waist doesn’t slide and the legs don’t roll up. Definitely getting more colors." –Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in sizes S–L and in 32 colors).

Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

Promising review: "I was amazed!! This outfit is better than I expected and good quality so far. The color is beautiful and the material is comfortable. I have used it on a strenuous workout because I want to test its durability and so far👍🏼. I will definitely order more!!" —Christina Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–L and in 24 colors).

Promising review: "I have seen these all over TikTok. I’m so glad I ordered these! I can wear these without a bra and I think they are awesome for the price point. I just wear these as tops I don’t wear these to workout. I’m happy with my purchase and I’ll be ordering more. They are all the hype! Hope this review helped!" —Customer

Get a pack of three for $28.98 (available in sizes XS–XXL and dozens of styles, including two-packs).

Kin by Kristine is a Black woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles that sells fabulous fashions.

Get them from Kin by Kristine: top for $35.95 (originally $59.95; available in sizes 14–26), maxi skirt for $49.95 (originally $76.95; available in sizes 14–26).

Splits59 is a Los Angeles–based small business that sells stylish workout gear.

Get it from Splits59 for $168 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors).

Check out this activewear essential on TikTok here.

Promising review: "Honestly saw this on TikTok and contemplated getting it for a long time. I’m so glad I committed! It’s extremely comfortable. The padding is amazing so you don’t have to worry about a bra underneath at all. You can wear it with sweats or leggings to the gym or even dress it up for a night out. Considering more colors for sure!" —Kristyn Long

Get it from Amazon for $17.24+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 20 colors).

Get it from Torrid for $85.90 (available in sizes M–L and 1X–6X).

Promising review: "These shorts are so light and airy! They are so comfortable. The only downside is that they do run small, I would size up by one size. I wore them to the beach and they were perfect for hanging out when I didn’t plan on getting in the water!" —Reese Elder

Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 29 colors).

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