Here's 5 essentials to make your own perfect outfit.
Essential #1: The Basic silk crop tank—The anchor to this outfit is as easy and breezy as it gets. The key to its punch is the slight sheerness of silk fabric.
Topshop Swing Cropped Vest, $20, available at Topshop, 478 Broadway
(at Broome Street); 212-966-9555.
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Essential #2: Lightweight trousers—Loose-fitting but not ill-fitting, these high-waisted trousers in a washed-out shade smarten up any look.
American Apparel Linen High-Waist Pleated Pant, $75, available at American Apparel, 121 Spring St (between Mercer and Greene streets); 212-226-4880
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Essential #3: Woven belt—Cinching the waists of dresses and slouchy waistlines everywhere, the woven macrame belt ought to be a summertime must.
Urban Outfitters Flat Macrame Belt, $28, available at Urban Outfitters, 374 Avenue of the Americas; 212-677-9350.
Essential #4: Simple leather sandals—This one doesn't need much explaining, but we'll stress how well a tan leather sandal goes with just about everything.
All Saints Ophelia Open Sandal, $170, available at All Saints, 512 Broadway (between Spring and Broome streets); 646-862-1832.
Essential #5: Low-slung bag—A beautiful, sturdy leather bag with contrasting shoulder straps and spunky clasps is the perfect finishing touch. We know Maria likes it—it's Phillip Lim!
3.1 Phillip Lim Page handbag with clock locks, $895 , available at Phillip Lim, 115 Mercer St. (in between Prince and Spring Streets); 212-334-1160.