What is High Summer Style?
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High Summer
What is high Summer fashion? For me it is those 5 special pieces I bring out every July when I finally have the slightest tan and dress exclusively for 80 degrees and sunny. I enjoy making them feel new by wearing different makeup, a headscarf, extra jewelry and new sandals …When they start to show their age, I demote the evening tunic to a swimsuit cover up or give them to my teenage daughter. These pieces have their own journeys and are a big part of my Summer mood and memories. Here are a few favorites to start building your High Summer stash.
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My High Summer Capsule Ritual
Every summer, I rediscover five or six treasured pieces tucked away since last year. A vintage white lace dress from New Orleans. A hand crochet dress from Mexico.
When I wear them, I feel like myself—just the High Summer version. I restyle with new lipstick, a fresh scarf, or a bolder earring to keep me intrested. Often these items become too loved (smothered!) In that case I "demote" dresses to beachwear or pass it on to my daughter. That’s the beauty of slow fashion—these pieces evolve, just like we do.
How I Restyle My Summer Staples
High Summer doesn’t mean buying all new—it means reviving and restyling what you love. Here’s how I resurrect and modernize familiar favorites:
Makeup shift : I have a "Gold Dust Woman" Jones Road highlighter that I feel turns me into a Summer Stevie Nicks circa 1975.
Hair update : It's so easy to be lazy with the cuts and color when you have headscarfs and hats! I also like the slicked back 80s "wet" look
Shoe swap : It is not chic to wear heels by the pool, at the beach or on a boat. This means comfort! Flat sandals or espadrilles SING high summer!
Accessories : A sculptural ring, a raffia or beaded bag. This is the moment for shells and beads.
MaisonMarché Favorites for Your High Summer Stash
Looking to build your own capsule? Start with pieces that feel like summer. Here are a few I’ve been loving this season—great for travel as they are multi mood. It is very hard to predict what you will be in the mood to wear several days in advance...
1. The Tia Tank + Sally Skirt - Eleven Six
2. Yana Halterneck Jumpsuit - Minimalist
3. Alessandra Peterson Crochet.
4. Marbella Shirt - WE-AR4
5. Clark Dress in Gothic Rose - Lindsey Thornburg
What’s in your High Summer capsule?
We’d love to see the pieces you return to each July. Tag us @maisonmarche and share your summer treasures. We are always inspired by your style.