This Easy Indoor/Outdoor Outfit Will Be Your Go-To Summer Look

We're all trying to master the art of the indoor/outdoor outfit (it's not just you, Dua Lipa [1]!). My personal favourite look right now happens to be the swimsuit + work shirt, because as long as you have a full swim drawer [2] and one to two button-downs, the combinations are endless. (Don't forget, you can always shop your SO's closet for these essentials too.) If you do have an outdoor space for warmer days, you can make the easy transition in this look, which is comfortable enough for loungewear [3] — or pajamas, even — and cool enough for catching rays and all that Vitamin C when temperatures soar.

I love the idea of working a maillot with a lightweight, linen oversize shirt because I feel like I'm basically just wearing a top and bodysuit. If need be, I could always throw on a pair of sweat shorts and run downstairs to get the mail. That said, bikinis are fair game too, and some newer iterations on the market even come with matching bowling shirts, making for an adorable three-piece set (see: Frankies Bikinis and Solid & Striped). Whether you choose to purchase one of the aforementioned co-ords because you're gung-ho about the trend, or you prefer to work with what you already have, one thing is for sure: summer isn't dead guys. I'm practically living out of my swim drawer.

Mix a subtly checked, slightly-sheer button-down with your favourite gingham high-waist suit and layer on the gold necklaces.

Invest in a retro set that comes with high-rise bottoms and it'll almost pass for a full-on matching co-ord set that you can also wear to lounge around the house.

Opt for luxe textures, like terry cloth or velour, that are soft enough to sleep in so you can make double use of your swimwear.

Mix prints and colours for a quirky, laissez-faire beach day look.

Team up a silk patterned button-down with a ribbed maillot and some dark sunglasses to give off '70s-cool vintage vibes.

Tie a work shirt around your waist — the one office staple you never thought you'd take to the beach — and see how surfer cool your look becomes.

Wear your button-down off the shoulders as a sort of "whatever" shawl for the ultimate Instagram pose.

You can't go wrong with a classic white shirt — bonus points if it comes with a tie-waist that you can undo and let blow in the wind — it'll only work to highlight your glow.

Get girlie and ultra matchy-matchy with your look when you add a pair of statement earrings that perfectly match your bikini and bowling top set.

Have you ever thought of contrasting vertical pinstripes with horizontal beach stripes? Break up the business with belted swimwear and a neutral sun hat.

My Favourite Pieces

Zara Triangle Bikini Top [5] ($20) and Zara Bikini Bottom [6] ($18)

Duvin Design Co. Boogie Red Buttonup Shirt

Duvin Design Co. Boogie Red Buttonup Shirt [7] ($63)

ASOS DESIGN Bikini

ASOS DESIGN curve tie front bikini top in yellow ditsy floral [8] ($23, originally $29) and ASOS DESIGN curve belted high waist bikini bottom in yellow ditsy floral [9] ($23, originally $29)

Frankies Bikinis Coco Top in Buttercup

Frankies Bikinis Coco Top in Buttercup [10] ($115)

Onia Marie Gingham One Piece

Onia Marie Gingham One Piece [11] ($195)

H&M Long Linen-blend Shirt

H&M Long Linen-blend Shirt [12] ($30)

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