The Perfect Summer Outfits for Every Activity
Summer means warmer weather, means longer days, means more time outside. Here, the 11 looks to pair with every outdoor adventure, from a preppy yachting excursion to a downhome backyard BBQ.

Nothing beats the surge of summer excitement, when arms and legs start to shed their wooly layers and alfresco activities start to fill the social calendar. Whether you fancy a day of yachting (try pairing with a Tom Ford cashmere cardigan), fishing (with a Saint Laurent plaid shirt), or sunrise yoga (how about Fendi heart print leggings?), we’ve got your covered. Or as is more the case for summer, uncovered.

What to Wear to: The Beach
The beach can feel like a fashion jungle. Conquer the sartorial wild with a bold leopard print bikini and accessories adorned in exotic feathers, beading, and embroidery that show you’re a seasoned global citizen of the world.
Dolce & Gabbana spandex, elastane and polyamide bikini top, $315; farfetch.com.
Dolce & Gabbana spandex, elastane and polyamide bikini bottoms, $285; farfetch.com.
Eugenia Kim hemp sunhat with feather band, $475; eugeniakim.com.
Christian Louboutin cotton and leather bag, $1490; christianlouboutin.com.
Salvatore Ferragamo suede sandals, $795; ferragamo.com.
Aurélie Bidermann cotton thread, onyx stones, 18-k dipped in gold rings and mother-of-pearl bracelet, $135; aureliebidermann.com.

What to Wear to: A Game of Tennis
Serve your best tennis look, fully equipped with major fashion players, in the form of a summery white dress, luxury visor, sneakers only a shoe lover could appreciate, and wrist and neck adornment for an all around winning ensemble.
Tory Sport polyester and spandex dress, $195; torysport.com.
Hermès canvas visor, $630; Available at Hermès stores nationwide; 800-441-4488; hermes.com.
Gianvito Rossi nappa sneaker, $695; gianvitorossi.com.
Tory Sport cotton, nylon and LYCRA® wristbands, $35; torysport.com.
Diamond platinum pendant, $3,900; 1stdibs.com.

What to Wear to: A Clambake
Have your shirtdress and gingham pieces ready for the consummately preppy occasion this season. Sprinkle in the perfect sunglasses, some tongue-in-cheek vintage earrings, and the slip on loafer—the embodiment of the East Coast boarding school look.
Thom Browne oxford shirtdress, $1,590; thombrowne.com.
Edie Parker straw and cotton bag, $1,695; edie-parker.com.
Manolo Blahnik leather slip-on loafer, $745; Manolo Blahnik, 31 W. 54th St., New York; 212-582-3007.
3.1 Phillip Lim X Linda Farrow acetate sunglasses, $270; 31philliplim.com.
B. Anton Gold Earrings, $2,250; 1stdibs.com.

What to Wear on: A Road Trip
Channel your inner free spirit with a psychedelic t-shirt, colorful bag, vintage ripped jeans, earthy sandals, and too-cool-for-school sunnies. With this ensemble, you’ll look every part the rock star as you hit the road for a summer of love.
Gucci cotton t-shirt, $550; gucci.com.
RE/DONE cotton vintage denim jeans, $325; shopredone.com.
Balenciaga lambskin bag, $2,550; balenciaga.com.
Alexander Wang leather sandals, $425; alexanderwang.com.
Fendi metal sunglasses, $570; 212-897-2244; fendi.com.

What to Wear on: A Hike
Take a hike in the great outdoors in head-to-toe “fashun.” Wear your comfiest t-shirt, tailored fitness shorts, straight-off-the-runway cap, designer logo backpack, and boots (equal parts street style and functional). No one said you had to sacrifice style while forging a trail into the wilderness.
A.P.C. cotton t-shirt, $110; usonline.apc.fr.
Aeance polyamide and elastane shorts, $202; matchesfashion.com.
Chanel polyester blend cap, $825; Available at select Chanel Boutiques nationwide; 800-550-0005.
Louis Vuitton canvas and leather backpack, $3,700; louisvuitton.com.
OFF-WHITE c/o Virgil Abloh, leather boot, $950; off---white.com.

What to Wear to: A Barbecue
For this soirée, add a southern accent to your wardrobe with a Daisy Duke¬–meets–the runway ensemble. A seersucker bikini, denim mini skirt, flirty floral bag, and shoes and oversized gold hoop earrings means it’s party time, y’all.
Lisa Marie Fernandez polyester, nylon and elastane bikini, $395; lisamariefernandez.com.
Miu Miu cotton denim skirt, $990; available at select Miu Miu boutiques; miumiu.com.
Prada wicker, hemp fabric and Plexiglas tote, $1,730; prada.com.
Michael Kors Collection calf leather sandal, $695; Available at select Michael Kors stores; 866-709-5677; michaelkors.com.
Jennifer Fisher 14-k gold plated brass hoops, $650; 888-255-0640; jenniferfisherjewelry.com.

What to Wear While: Biking
Embrace the warm summer breeze and go for a ride—with pink shoes and matching bike. Keep it simple and cool with a white tank top and jeans. Where to keep your belongings? In your tweed fanny pack, of course.
Stella McCartney cotton top, $625; stellamccartney.com.
Stella McCartney cotton and spandex denim jeans, $295; stellamccartney.com.
Chanel tweed and lambskin bag, $2,900 Available at select Chanel Boutiques nationwide; 800-550-0005.
Bally patent leather sneaker, $595; bally.com.
Shinola bicycle, $2,950; shinola.com.

What to Wear While: Gardening
April showers may bring May flowers but gardening in red clogs during the warmer months means that summer is officially in full bloom. Add a casual denim dress with floral embroidery, a frayed sunhat for maximum shade, and a floral bag that can hold a good number of peonies. Adorn yourself with the type of flower that won’t perish: the gold-and-diamond kind.
Alexander McQueen cotton denim dress, $3, 685; 747 Madison Ave.; 212-645-1797; alexandermcqueen.com.
Gigi Burris Millinery straw sunhat, $480; gigiburris.com.
Marni PVC tote, $235; marni.com.
Gucci suede clogs, $795; net-a-porter.com.
Cartier 18-k rose gold and diamond necklace, $3,050; Available at Cartier boutiques nationwide; 800-227-8437; cartier.com.

What to Wear at: Sunrise Yoga
Warmer days means longer days, and there’s not better way to take advantage of the sunlight than with a morning sun salute. Look radiant while bringing your hands to your (Comme des Garçons Play) heart’s center, down dogging on a mat in the chicest shade of gray, and hydrating with an ultra shiny water bottle. Your style will be perfectly balanced.
Comme des Garçons Play polyester sweatshirt, $300; Comme des Garçons, 520 W. 22nd St., New York; 212-604-9200; Dover Street Market New York, 160 Lexington Ave., New York; 646-837-7750; shop.doverstreetmarket.com.
Fendi polyamide and elastane leggings, $270; matchesfashion.com.
NO KA’OI nylon and elastane yoga mat, $169; shopnokaoi.com.
S’well stainless steel water bottle, $42; jcrew.com.
Ballet Beautiful satin slippers, $120; net-a-porter.com.

What to Wear While: Fishing
Go fish. Go fashion. These pieces for your summer fishing trip are not your run-of-the-mill outdoors gear. The plaid shirt is from a Parisian-based designer, and your cargo pants are cooler (literally and figuratively) than culottes. The tackle box is a chic silver bag, the hat is straw, and the rubber boots have a sleek metal buckle.
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello cotton and linen shirt, $690; Saint Laurent, 3 E. 57th St., New York; 212-980-2970; ysl.com.
Marc Jacobs cotton culottes, $475; marcjacobs.com.
Officina Del Poggio patent leather bag, $835; officinadelpoggio.com.
Rag & Bone straw hat with leather cord, $225; rag-bone.com.
Roger Vivier rubber boots, $550; rogervivier.com.

What to Wear While: Yachting
The yacht is the ultimate symbol of a summer of leisure. Bring a hooded cashmere silk cardigan to fight the chill of the ocean breeze; skip the bikini and try a minimal one-piece in a bright color; and keep the hair out of your face with a denim hat. Throw all of your belongings in an embroidered straw bag that has your name all over it (literally). Your boat shoes get a twist in patent leather. All aboard, for sure.
Tom Ford cashmere silk cardigan, $1,950; tomford.com.
JADE Swim nylon and lycra spandex one piece, $198; jadeswim.com.
Maison Michel cotton denim hat, $2,105; The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-7899.
Pierre Hardy patent leather boat shoe loafers, $595; farfetch.com.
Tiffany & Co. 18-k gold charm, $615; Available at Tiffany & Co. stores nationwide; 800-843-3269; tiffany.com.
By Tatoufa straw bag with wool knitted letters, $185; 83 Main St., Southampton; 631-353-3773.
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