7 Summer Outfit Formulas for Lazy Girls Everywhere

Jul 19, 2016

It happens every season: Just as you manage to master the intricacies of your capsule wardrobe, you hit a style rut. And as we approach the peak of summer, it’s a rather unwelcome prospect. With a slew of beach dates and backyard barbecues in the books (not to mention sweltering temps that make anything but autopilot a no-go), you don’t have time to undergo serious style therapy to get back into your sartorial groove. Having a style uniform (like every French girl-style obsessive should) pinned down that you can turn to time and again is the ultimate way to totally eliminate wardrobe conundrums from the equation. Not only will it help you throw together an outfit in a pinch, but it will also help you get more wear out of all those carefully curated summer style essentials (think: flowy floral dresses, high-waisted shorts, bomber jackets and white jeans). We put together seven easy-to-follow outfit formulas you can draw from for the rest of the season, whether you’re an #OOTD queen or a die-hard lazy girl. Keep reading for effortless dressing at its best.

1. Zara Multicolored Stripe Dress ($99) + J.Crew Metallic Suede Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals ($178): Introducing the throw-on-and-go formula that will have you looking like a straight-up street style star in seconds. Whether you dig feminine florals or loud graphic prints, a flowy boho frock knows how to capitalize on summer’s fabulous free-wheelin’ vibes, instantly injecting a light, carefree feel to your day or night look. Neutral or metallic sandals keep the getup grounded and allow the spotlight to remain on your dress’s standout details. Don’t-care hair and groovy shades are highly recommended.

Silk Camis and Printed Shorts

2. & Other Stories Spaghetti Strap Top ($55) + Matthew Williamson Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Shorts ($280): Striking the perfect balance of laid-back sophistication and wow-factor, this dynamic duo is fit for lazy afternoons lounging in the backyard sipping freshly squeezed cocktails. Bright white Birks and a slouchy bucket bag keep it real by day, while embellished block heels, glitzy drop earrings and a metallic bomber jacket will steer your getup down an after-hours-approved path.

T-Shirt Dresses and Bomber Jackets

3. H&M T-Shirt Dress ($18) + Zara Short Zipped Bomber Jacket ($50): Give your tee-and-jeans routine a warm-weather makeover by embracing one-and-done t-shirt dresses with endless off-duty appeal. Skip the expected denim jacket with Stan Smiths, and layer on a sleek bomber jacket that lends itself to flatform sandals and luxe backpacks for a getup that exudes athleisure excellence.

Off-the-Shoulder Tops and High-Waisted Shorts

4. Warehouse Botanical Drawn Floral Top ($57) + See by Chloé High-Waisted Jean Shorts ($245): ICYMI: Off-the-shoulder tops are having a major moment, and it’s not hard to see why. Flouncy, flirty and a little bit daring, they embody good vibes like none other. Tossing one on with a pair of high-waisted shorts and chic sandals is guaranteed to become your new signature move once you see their wear-anywhere potential in action.

Statement Dresses and Sneakers

5. Farrow Luna Button-Up Dress ($78) + Adidas Women’s Original Superstar Shoes ($90): It’s all about balance. Getting more wear out of those look-at-me pieces taking up residence in your wardrobe is a simple matter of adding the right accessories. The next time you want to turn heads, whip out a favorite statement dress and style it alongside next-level sneakers and standout sunglasses. It-girl status officially achieved.

Tees and A-Line Skirts

6. Mango Cotton Modal-Blend T-Shirt ($20) + Rodarte Patchwork Leather Skirt ($295): Could anything be easier? Sometimes you just need to pare down, and that’s exactly when you want to bust out this totally fuss-free combo. Round up your arsenal of trusty tees and pop ‘em on with a timeless A-line skirt. Whether you whip out the suede or do the denim thing, you’re only seconds away from a foolproof outfit. Dress it up with a cute clutch and lace-up gillies, or play it cool with embroidered espadrilles and statement ear jackets.

Chambray and White Denim

7. Pixie Market Chambray Tassel Top ($56) + Madewell Wide-Leg Crop Jeans in Pure White ($128): Chambray and white denim are just about as classic as it gets. Translation: They’ll never do you wrong. But don’t stop at skinny jeans and button-downs. Take this off-duty look up a few notches by embracing RN silhouettes and unexpected detailing.

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Why Timothée Chalamet Abandoned “Good Friend” Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ Method For Bob Dylan Role

Austin Butler as Elvis, Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, and now Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan — there will never be enough biopics for me! (The real question is when are we going to get a Taylor Swift movie?). When pictures from the set of the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, hit Twitter, I had to do a double take because Timothée Chalamet looks so much like the musician I couldn't believe my eyes! You can watch the A Complete Unknown trailer here.

Timothée is going to be joined by Met Gala queen Elle Fanning, as well as Top Gun superstar Monica Barbaro. Here's everything you need to know about the movie — and our favorite Bob Dylan songs to listen to while you wait for its release.

Keep reading to see the latest updates from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Timothée Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown, coming to theaters December 25, 2024.
He's joined by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
The movie follows Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s as he rises to fame and later shifts from folk to rock'n'roll.

Did Timothée Chalamet take inspiration from Austin Butler’s Elvis?

Timothée Chalamet recently revealed that while he originally wanted to approach A Complete Unknown by taking direct inspiration from Bob Dylan, he quickly changed his tone...so to speak. "Somebody once said to me, you can't make a movie about a painter because it's not interesting to watch paint dry," he says in People's exclusive video. "Bob has that element because he's not one of these forward-facing musicians."

While Timmy saw Natalie Portman a sequence in Jackie "step-for-step exactly what Jackie did," and paid attention to "all this stuff that I saw my good friend Austin Butler crush it with on Elvis," he quickly realized "I gotta do none of this because this is not my style."

"Bob did not have a vocal coach," he continues. "He had two bottles of red wine and four packs of cigarettes. There's no way to impersonate that." One of my favorite things about biopics is seeing how a well-known actor portrays a recognizable figure. And you can see Timothée Chalamet's interpretation of Bob Dylan in theaters December 25!

Monica Barbaro Sings Her Heart Out

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We got a look at Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was one of the first major artists in the 1960s to record Bob Dylan's music!

I was super impressed to learn Timothée showed up and sang live for the film. "It was important for me to play and sing on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live," he says in a video from People. "Many of the artists through American pop culture that had the balls to turn their back on what was expected of them, that moment started with Bob. His words are relevant; 'Times They are A Changing' ' is relevant, 'Blowin' in the Wind' is relevant."

Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet In "A Complete Unknown"

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Elle Fanning totally embodies the late '60s vibe in this fall outfit. The bold maroon blazer, the long straight hair, and the striped turtleneck — I love it all! Elle is starring this Bob Dylan movie as Sylvie Russo, a university student and artist Bob falls for in the '60s.

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Thanks to some onset leaks, we also got a glimpse of the movie's version of The Freewheelin'! Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet look incredible as Sylvia Russo and Bob Dylan. I'm a sucker for any kind of recreation, so seeing this new version of the classic record cover is incredible!!

The First Pictures From Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

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Timothée Chalamet has totally transformed into Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown. And when I saw the pictures of Timothée carrying the guitar my jaw dropped!! He completely engrossed himself in Wonka and Dune 2 and I'm so excited to see him do the same for this Bob Dylan movie.

What is the movie about Bob Dylan called?

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A Complete Unknown Plot

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan movie is called A Complete Unknown. The movie filmed around New York City in the spring of 2024, and James Mangold is serving as director (you might recognize his name from Logan, Girl, Interrupted, and Walk the Line). The movie will cover the period during the 1960s when Bob Dylan shifted from folk to rock'n'roll, changing the face of pop culture (and culture in general, TBH), forever.

"When that movie finally comes out, people are going to be shocked because you're going to think you're hearing Bob Dylan sing," vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE. "[Timothée Chalamet] just has this uncanny ability to not impersonate, but really breathe life into it. He's embodying Bob Dylan and what he was like at that age."

Who else is in A Complete Unknown with Timothée Chalamet?

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A Complete Unknown Cast

The A Complete Unknown cast is incredible! Alongside Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, we'll see Top Gun: Maverick's Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax.

When is the Bob Dylan movie coming out?

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A Complete Unknown Release Date

A Complete Unknown will hit theaters on December 25, 2024. And since Timothée Chalamet has been seen in turtlenecks, hats, and jackets on set, this sounds like the perfect cozy movie to me!

I always need some brand new music to listen to once the weather gets chilly, and I will for sure be listening to anything Timothée records.

What song did Bob Dylan write for a movie?

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Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the 2000 movie Wonder Boys, which starred Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. This Bob Dylan song ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Songand the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song!

"Knockin' On Heaven's Door," which is arguably the singer's most popular track, was released two months after the 1973 premiere of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid as a part of the film's soundtrack.

What are some other Bob Dylan songs to listen to?

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I totally agree that one of the best Bob Dylan songs is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," but "Blowin' In The Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are also great songs to listen to if you're a new Bob Dylan fan. So far, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is my personal favorite song.

His style is the perfect blend of rock and folk that reminds me of summer picnics and walks in the woods. His sound also reportedly inspired Taylor Swift's Folklore!

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Renée Zellwegger & Leo Woodall Prove Age Gaps Are Sexy In 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Trailer

If you're a rom-com fan who also can't get enough of Jane Austen's books, you've probably seen the Bridget Jones movies. The story (which is loosely based on Pride & Prejudice) follows the titular Bridget Jones, a 30-something who sets out on a mission to improve herself over the course of a year while she looks for a partner. And, in true romantic movie form, she keeps a diary the whole time. Not only can we rewatch the original trilogy as many times as we want, but we're also getting a fourth movie! Here's everything we know about Bridget Jones 4.