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Window shopping, antiquing, seaside strolls—sometimes summer outings call for a preppy look. Here are five cute looks you can copy right now, courtesy of your friends at Fashion Fabrics Club.

If you’re looking for a way to add a little prep to your office look, this is just the thing. The crisp cotton button up keeps things polished and professional while the seersucker skirt with its scalloped hem brings in the preppy whimsy.

This is the perfect preppy look for when the weather starts to cool. Start with classic khaki shorts, pair with a chambray button up and layer a nautical navy crew neck sweater (untucking the collar is totally up to you). Add a pair of boat shoes and you’re off!

Gingham and white denim make for an effortlessly chic preppy look that can go from day to night with ease.

For a preppy look that’s more on the unexpected side, you can take a lesson from this chic ensemble. Instead of bright popping prints, you can go for a romantic, moody floral print that feels sophisticated and feminine rather than overly girly. Then pair with a preppy top, like this peter pan collared button up to lighten things up.

A very sophisticated take on the preppy trend, this ensemble combines gingham cigarette pants with a lightweight cashmere Nantucket red sweater for the perfect drinks-on-the-roofdeck look.

Pale millennial pink is definitely still a major street style trend, but it’s bolder sister, hot pink, is starting to pop up in a major way among the fashion set. It was a main feature on the runways this past season, seen in everything from power suits to whimsical dresses. Here, Fashion Fabrics Club rounds up a few ways you can incorporate the new hot color trend into your look right now.

Polyester Skirt + Moto Jacket

You can temper the overtly feminine nature of the bold shade by pairing it with edgy pieces. This hot pink polyester skirt and leather moto jacket ensemble hits all the right notes. Suddenly the girly getup gets a major does of offbeat cool that works every day of the week.

Rayon Shorts + Tank

If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, this shorts-and-a-tank look is just thing for you to rock the new it color. To ensure the most comfy feel, you need to pick the right fabrics. A soft rayon jersey is perfect for the shorts and a classic cotton jersey for the tank is the perfect partner.

Blazer + Tee

If you’re not totally ready to dive into the trend, here’s an easy way for you to dip your toe in. Start with one of your go-to looks, a simple graphic T and leggings for example, and simply toss on a bright pink blazer. If you’re feeling too conspicuous you can simple shed the top layer.

Maxi Dress

When turned out in a slouchy, relaxed style, somehow the boldness of hot pink gets dialed down, making it more appropriate for everyday wear. This hot pink silk maxi dress is a perfect example, a simple addition of a jean jacket and flat sandals and it’ll become even more casual friendly.

Bold + Bolder

If you really want to make a statement this summer, take a lesson from the celebs. Start with bold pink, then pair with an equally bold complementary shade for a look that’s sure to stop traffic. Here, the hot pink double-knit skirt is set off with an orange-red chiffon top—the perfect mix.

Heat waves, high humidity, long days of hot sunshine—we’re officially in the dog days of summer. Check out Fashion Fabrics Club’s roundup of chic looks that will help you keep your cool in even the hottest temps.

Silk slip dress

A silk slip dress is the perfect pick for days when you have to look posh but the temps are so hot you can barely handle putting anything on. For more casual outings, pair with a simple pair of flats and sun hat. For more formal occasions, pair with heels and statement jewelry.

Crochet shorts

When it’s super hot, the thought of having something tight around the waist seems unbearable. That’s where these incredibly comfy lace crochet shorts come in. With an elastic waist band and a soft jersey lining, they feel just like a pair of PJ shorts, but thanks to the lace crochet overlay are totally going-out worthy.

Linen Pants

After days of exposure to the hot sun rays, sometimes your skin needs a little bit of a break. A cool way to keep your stems from baking is with a cute pair of white linen pants—super breathable and lightweight, you can barely even tell that you’re wearing them. Added bonus: they’re great for travel too, taking up virtually no space in the suitcase and looking chic even when wrinkled.

Jersey T-Shirt Dress

There’s a reason why so many style mavens live in oversized cotton jersey T-shirts in the summer—they have a way of disguising perspiration stains, are incredibly breathable, and they’re soft and lightweight. Take that to the next level by simply elongating the hemline to make a cute cotton jersey T-shirt dress, eliminating the need to add bottoms, a major win in keeping you cool.

Brunching to beaching, BBQing to firework watching, sailing to lounging—no matter what your 4^th of July celebrations entail, we’ve got your style covered. Here are five patriotic looks that’ll keep up with your every move, courtesy of your friends at Fashion Fabrics Club.

Stripes & Chambray

A laid-back look with the perfect mix of feminine and sporty. A red-and-white striped cotton jersey T-shirt dress with a chambray button up and casual sneakers is an easy fall back. Not only is it super cute and right-on with the patriotic color palette, but you can also easily dress it up by swapping the sneaks for a pair of tailored flats or embellished sandals.

Denim Overall Skirt

Classic denim is the easiest way to bring in the blue of the red white and blue scheme into your look. Take this adorable skirt/overall situation here, with the simple addition of a red-and-white striped cotton T underneath all of a sudden, the look becomes total Americana.

White Denim & Gingham

Got a last-minute BBQ invite? Planning an appropriate outfit in a pinch can be stressful. Luckily, we’ve got it covered. Chances are you already have a pair of crisp white denim jeans and a blue-and-white gingham button up in your closet. Toss those together, add a red hair accessory and you’re good to go.

Red Poplin & Denim

An elegant red poplin off-the-shoulder top with distressed denim cutoffs is an unexpected mix of dress up and dress down that makes a look with the kind of versatility you’re looking for in your 4^th of July ensemble.

Star Studded Lame

If you’re looking for something with a little more glam and a little less overt in the color scheme, a star embellished lame dress is just the thing. As cute with sneakers as it is with heels, you can rock this dress from BBQ to fireworks to bar without worry.

It’s officially summer, that means it’s officially time to get your summer wardrobe in check. To help you get started, Fashion Fabrics Club has rounded up a few essential pieces that you’re sure to put on repeat this season.

Chambray Shirtdress

Single-piece outfits are a must for summer wardrobes—the laid-back vibe of the season calls for no-brainer looks that you can count on in a pinch. Cue the chambray shirtdress, it’s lightweight and promotes air flow (major bonus for those steamy summer days), and has the perfect mix of casual and polished that works for nearly everything on the social agenda.

Gingham Peplum

Summer means vacation, and vacation means the occasional forgoing of the usual diet to enjoy the local cuisine. For those travel days when bloating is inevitable, a gingham peplum top is just the thing to keep you chic and self-conscious free.

Linen Pants

Staying cool and comfortable while still being work appropriate is a tough task in the summertime. That’s where linen comes in—breathable and light, it’s the perfect fabric to transform typically heavy pieces (like these high-waisted, wide-leg trousers) into breezy basics. These linen pants can easily take you to the office and straight out after in ultimate cooling comfort.

Seersucker Jumpsuit

Need to be out of the door in 30 seconds? Done. Once added to your collection, a seersucker jumpsuit is sure to be a headlining star in your go-to rotation this summer. No matter what the occasion—work event, spontaneous park picnic, brunch with the in-laws—this look fits the bill.

Vacation season is upon us, and that means plenty of sunny beach adventures. To help you stay cool and effortlessly chic, Fashion Fabrics Club has rounded up a few bathing suit cover ups that double as chic outfits so you can round out your collection.

Lace Crochet

This lace crochet number is proof that beach cover ups don’t have to be casual. The romantic lace offers more than just a little skin coverage, it’s also an impactful look both on and off the beach.

White Gauze

Gauze’s casual texture, breezy airiness, and lightweight nature makes it the perfect beach-ready fabric. You can crumple it up and toss it in your beach bag without worrying about wrinkles, and it takes up nearly no room. To dress it up a bit, try adding a luxe trim like lace or tassels.

Jersey

Nearly wrinkle resistant and with an ability to camouflage wet spots and dry super quickly, jersey is just right for a day of lounging beachside. If you’re looking for a super effortless piece, try this wrap design; super comfy and it can even double as a beach blanket.

Linen

If you’re looking for a piece that you can toss over a suit and go straight from beach to bar, the linen shirtdress is your answer. It’s just the right mix of polished and unfussy that lets it travel seamlessly from casual lounging to fine dining in an instant.

Silk

If you’re going to the beach celebrity-style (i.e. private cabana and cushy loungers), you need to have a look to match. To seriously upgrade our bathing suit, try tossing on a silk kimono for the perfectly upscale bohemian look, like Jessica Alba pulls off so perfectly here.

Adding crisp white pieces to your collection will keep you looking fresh all summer long. Check out Fashion Fabrics Club’s rundown of how to incorporate the no-color color into your look right now.

Cotton Crop Top

Ok, ok, the crop top isn’t for everyone…but this white cotton sleeveless stunner just may be the exception. Unlike other crops, this one has a loose fit, making it the perfect pick with high-waisted bottoms without having to put your midriff on display.

Linen Blazer

Pinterest proclaims that black and white is “the hottest trend of the season,” and this classy ensemble is just the thing to rock the trend from work to weekend. The white linen blazer is what makes it so versatile: polished enough for the office, and laid-back enough for off duty.

Cotton Wide-Leg Trousers

The wide-leg white cotton trouser works magic when it comes to flattery and versatility. Wear them with heels and watch your legs instantly appear inches longer (major win). Their polished appeal makes them easy to dress up, but their slouchy nature also feels right paired with more relaxed pieces as well.

Denim

White denim is probably the easiest way to bring white into your look. Simply swap out your traditional blue jeans for these, and suddenly your outfit looks totally fresh and new.

Silk Tank

Haven’t dipped into the underwear-as-outerwear trend yet? Here’s your perfect chance. Tuck a white silk cami (or if you have a white silk slip, you can use that too!) into a pair of pants or a skirt for a look that’s at the same time relaxed and refined.

Naturally breathable, light, and packable, seersucker makes staying cool this summer a breeze. Here are Fashion Fabrics Club’s top favorite seersucker pieces that you can add to your collection right now.

Peplum

If you’re looking for something feminine that can be dressed up or down, the seersucker peplum top is your chic answer. Pair with distressed denim for a casual cool weekend look, or toss it on with white denim or cigarette pants to make it office friendly.

Blazer

While it’s tempting to live in a denim jacket all summer long, bringing in a more polished option, like a seersucker blazer, can seriously expand your outfit potential. Combining prep with professional polish and summer casualness, a seersucker blazer makes for the easiest top layer ever: pair with denim, trousers, pencil skirts, sheath dresses, cutoffs, maxis…you get the idea.

Loungers

If you plan on going anywhere this summer, a pair of seersucker lounge pants are essential. Seersucker’s natural texture lends itself perfectly to traveling: it promotes air flow to the skin and disguises any unsightly wrinkles from being packed up.

Shorts

While we would all like to be able to rock our favorite denim cutoffs all summer long, some days that level of casualness just won’t cut it. For days when it’s super hot and you need to look put together, a pair of seersucker shorts are your classy alternative.

Jumpsuit

This is the perfect pick if you’re looking for a more unexpected way to bring seersucker into your look. The jumpsuit is a top must-have for the summer season, loved for its one-piece ease, and in summery seersucker it gets a cool, casual feel that’s just right for everyday summer dressing.

Not sure what to wear this long weekend? Fashion Fabrics Club has you covered no matter what’s on your social calendar. Check out this roundup of chic looks to kick off the summer season.

This blue velvet skirt-meets-overall number is totally unexpected and completely on-trend for a cute Memorial Day weekend look. To heighten the Americana appeal, try layering a striped tee underneath. Perfect for BBQs, lawn parties, and bar hopping.

Chiffon

Now, if you’re looking for something more on the feminine that still has a nod towards Americana, this blush chiffon pleated skirt and striped top ensemble is just the thing. Perfect for more formal settings, and once the sun goes down and the party starts to rev up, a simple jean swap has you prepared for anything.

The ultimate Memorial Day party hostess outfit: a red-white-and-blue crepe jumpsuit. The one-piece nature removes the need for brain power (the last thing you should worry about when entertaining is your outfit!) and the color scheme is right on for the holiday. Pair with heels to dress it up, or go more casual with a simple pair of flat sandals.

Cotton

If you’re going to be running around a lot—corralling kids, schlepping grilling gear to the lake, playing tag football with the family—comfort and breathability are key. This casual look of a star-clad cotton T and denim cutoffs is the perfect patriotic pick.

Lame

A star lame dress will ensure you’ll get noticed at any party, playing to the Memorial Day theme in a bold way without being over-the-top. You can pair it with a denim jacket to temper the loud pattern, or wear it on its on to make a bold statement.

Elegant at any hour, silk is the perfect pick to jumpstart your summer wardrobe. Here is a quick how-to guide on adding the luxurious fabric to your everyday looks, from your friends at Fashion Fabrics Club.

Midi Skirt

Just because a skirt is silk, doesn’t mean it can only work in formal settings. It’s all about the color, cut, and pairing. A soft neutral like a brown silk and simple pleated silhouette is just right for everyday wear, especially when paired with simple basics like a white tank and neutral mules.

Slouchy Tank

You will be pleasantly surprised at how versatile a slinky silk tank is once you add it to your closet. It’s perfect with formal skirts and trousers, and offers an unexpected twist to casual pieces too like distressed denim skirts, jersey joggers, or cutoffs.

Wrap Dress

This is the ultimate one-piece for days when the temps are so high you don’t feel like putting anything on at all. A silk spaghetti strap wrap dress feels nearly weightless—even better in fact, the silky-smooth feel has an almost cooling effect.

Button Up

A little more whimsical than the traditional cotton button up, but just as office-friendly, this white silk crepe button up with its feminine tailoring, corset-inspired buttons, and flared sleeves makes everything it’s paired with feel special and new (even your most-worn denim).

Shorts

Shorts, a necessary summer staple, suddenly become so much more than simple cutoffs when they’re rendered in sophisticated silk. Even when paired with just a simple T, they have a way of looking smart and refined, i.e. the perfect no-brainer chic piece for summer dressing.

A roundup of cute mommy-and-me looks in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend, from your friends at Fashion Fabrics Club. Because there’s no such thing as too matchy-matchy when it comes to mother-daughter style.

For Everyday

Mini me looks don’t have to be just for special occasions! Take this casual cool legging look for example, both mom and baby look super cute and super comfy. The casual fabrics are what really ensures comfort: cotton T, denim button up, and stretch jersey leggings.

For Parties

Headed to a party? This floral skirt with moto jacket look is the perfect pick. To make yours more mature looking, you can opt for form-fitting silhouettes like this floral print pencil skirt and tailored leather (or faux leather) jacket. For the little one, go with looser fitting pieces—like an A-line skirt and zip-up jersey moto—so she has the freedom to run around.

For Travel

Flowy, breezy, cool—this look is just the thing for you and your little one’s adventures. For her, a little white linen and lace dress and a denim vest. For you, white linen pants and a denim top. Just matchy enough.

For Play Dates

When it comes to play dates, it’s all about comfort. These classically cool striped cotton tent dresses will make you both feel like you’re still in your pajamas, but ensure a super cute look for fun photo ops.

Looking for Mother’s Day outfit inspiration? Your search ends here. Check out Fashion Fabrics Club’s roundup of cute, brunch-friendly looks you can copy to celebrate Mom next weekend.

Casual Cool

An oversized cotton button up paired with distressed denim, heels, and a cute sun hat is just the thing to take you from coffee bar to boutique shopping to an early evening stroll with ease.

Feminine Frills

Looking for something a little more formal? A frilled off-the-shoulder crepe dress offers an easy look with a lot of impact.

Pop of Color

If you’re the mom being celebrated, today is your day to shine—embrace the attention! Go for something eye catching like this mustard yellow cotton sundress.

Farmer’s Market Cute

A denim overall dress is just the thing for a day of soaking in the sun, sipping mimosas, and exploring the local famer’s market: and that day of plans sounds like just the thing for a memorable Mother’s Day.

Unaverage Denim

Super comfy, super cute, super on-trend: a pair of wide-leg cropped denim is perfect for a day of family fun, and feels more special that the average skinny jean. Pair with a cute top and heels and go.