What to wear to a street fair - Best street fair outfits

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UPDATE: With the Randolph Street Market and Green Music fest this weekend, we figured a refresher course was in order. This story originally ran on June 4, 2012.

With summer officially in full swing, we're ready to start planning for some serious sunshine-filled fun. Sure, you could hit the road to find a beach, a theme park, or a cute B&B, but some of the best times to be had right are here at home—at Chicago's summer street fairs. With an abundance of these outdoor hang-fests, however, comes the inevitable stress of what to wear to not only look amazing, but also survive the sweltering heat.

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Anyone completely unwilling to sacrifice style for comfort (atta girl), should keep reading, because we're about to prove that you never have to. We styled three incredibly easy-to-pull-off outfits perfect for all of the hot-weather pavement parties. We told you this was a total breeze.

Glamorous Dip Hem Skirt, $39.50, available at Bank; Kain Classic Modal and Silk-Blend Tank, $85, available at Net-a-Porter; Mango Straw Tote, $70.58, available at Mango; Nasty Gal Weekend Shades, $38, available at Nasty Gal; Rebecca Minkoff Bardot Sandal, $275, available at Piperlime

Topshop maxi dress, $56, available at Topshop; House of Harlow 1960 Gold Large Hematite Pave Pendant Necklace, $139.16, available at ASOS; Mango Handbag P Bicolor, $109.99, available at Mango; Hat Attack Sunhat with Metallic Ribbon, $85, available at Les Pommettes; Sam Edelman Isador Suede Flats, $79.95, available at DSW.

ASOS Future Leather Flat Sandals, $83.50, available at ASOS; Old Navy Women's Denim Cut-Off Shorts, $15, available at Old Navy; Joseph White Garcon Sleeveless Blouse, $268.13, available at My Wardrobe; Warehouse Formed Clean Shopper Bag, $64, available at Warehouse; Dannijo Oxidized Brass Plated Adrian Bracelet, $320, available at Stylebop.