Here are some lessons from street style on how to bring beach vibes into your city outfits.

Clicking your heels won’t magically take you to the Mediterranean or the Jersey Shore, but you can still create vacation vibes with clothes you already own. The long weekend is here, and the sun has been shining—at least in New York—all week. Now’s your chance to finally bring out your bright whites, crochet knits, and those breezy button-downs you’ve been saving in storage. Stripes can also make any outfit feel wonderfully summery, and a pair of tiny hot pants will always come in handy.

Tiny Shorts
The temperature isn’t the only thing going up—hot pants are still in style. Try an athletic version or even boxer-style shorts. Either way, summer is the perfect time to wear your shortest shorts.

Breezy Button-Ups
A classic shirt might be the most versatile piece in your closet. Wear it with loose-fitting pants or even as a tunic, depending on the mood and weather.

Sydney, resort 2027
Photographed by Rachel Yabsley
Paris, spring 2025 menswear
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York, spring 2024 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Phil Oh
Sydney, resort 2025
Photographed by Liz Sunshine
Copenhagen, spring 2022 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde

Bright Whites
Now is the time for heat-reflecting white. You have three months to pull out all your linens, crochets, and matching sets. (Plus, check out how Tonne Goodman styles her white pants here.)

Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Sydney, resort 2025
Photographed by Liz Sunshine
Copenhagen, spring 2022 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
New York, spring 2024 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Phil Oh

Crochet All Day
Summer knits? The Row and Diotima say yes!

Hot Lines
Look cool in colorful stripes, whether on a sweater or a dress.

Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
New York, spring 2024 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Phil Oh
Copenhagen, spring 2022 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Copenhagen, spring 2022 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about blending beach vibes into city outfits based on street style lessons

Beginner Questions

1 What exactly are beach vibes in a city outfit
It means incorporating relaxed airy and sunny elementslike linen sandals or bright colorsinto your everyday urban look without actually wearing swimwear

2 Can I wear flipflops in the city without looking sloppy
Yes but choose elevated flipflops and pair them with structured pieces like tailored trousers or a blazer to balance the casualness

3 What are the easiest fabrics to start with for a beachy city look
Linen cotton and gauze A linen blazer a cotton sundress or a gauze buttondown shirt instantly add a breezy vacationlike feel

4 How do I wear a straw hat in the city without looking like Im on vacation
Choose a structured fedora or a Panama hat in a neutral color Pair it with sleek city staples like jeans and a leather jacket not a floral sundress

5 Can I wear a bikini top as a top in the city
Only if its styled like a crop toplayered under a sheer shirt paired with highwaisted trousers or worn with a blazer Avoid wearing it alone with denim shorts

Intermediate Questions

6 How do I mix beachy colors into a neutral city wardrobe
Use them as accent pieces A coral silk scarf turquoise earrings or a striped beach tote can brighten an allblack or beige outfit without overwhelming it

7 Whats the best way to wear beachy accessories in a professional setting
Keep it minimal One statement piece per outfit A raffia tote looks chic with a crisp white shirt and tailored pants but avoid pairing it with a shell necklace and a floral hat

8 How can I make a maxi dress look cityappropriate instead of resortready
Add structure Throw on a denim jacket a leather belt or chunky boots Choose a dress in a darker print or a solid neutral rather than bright tropical patterns