9 Late-Summer Outfit Style Tips to Try Now, According to the Street-Style Scene

How do you make your outfits look and feel fresh, even when summer is nearing its end? The latest Copenhagen Fashion Week street-style scene is full of late-summer outfit inspiration, from elevating simple LWDs with cool cord necklaces to layering lacy slip skirts atop lived-in pairs of blue jeans. And while fall is on the horizon, summer’s peak heat is sticking around for now, meaning it’s not quite yet time to start transitioning your wardrobe into fall attire. Until then, make the most of your warm-weather clothing and follow these nine summer outfit tips to take your look to a new level.

Slip Into Your Sheer Dress With a Tailored Trouser

A sheer white tank dress layered over crisp white tailored trousers looks and feels refreshingly modern. Add sculptural jewelry, like a red-bead-embellished cord necklace and heeled thong sandals. A slouchy olive-green suede tote is one you can start using now and will easily transition into the cooler fall months when it’s time.

Don’t Be Intimidated by the Balloon Pant

Pale-pink balloon pants are everywhere this season. Give them the Chloé boho treatment and style them with a structured suede jacket and a soft, draped white tee. Cinch the waist with a studded suede belt and finish with heeled jelly sandals that lend an offbeat, playful twist worthy of Chemena Kamali’s seal of approval.

Loop In a Tassel Belt Instead

A boxy transitional jacket sets a tailored tone, cinched at the waist with a bohemian tassel belt. Wear it with a white poplin skirt, sleek leather flip-flops, and a woven basket bag.

Layer Your Lacy Slip Skirts Atop an Easy Blue Jean

A simple gray cashmere crewneck with wide-leg blue jeans is nothing special, but for an unexpected style twist, layer a lacy slip skirt over your look. Akin to the dress-over-pants trend last year, it gives the outfit a throwback Y2K touch. Wear the look for a weekend stroll in the city or for a rooftop drink.

Elevate Your LWD With a Cool Cord Necklace

Add some texture to a simple white dress with the addition of a cool cord necklace—a shopping must-have on any fashion girl’s wish list this season. Add a classic black shoulder bag, polished kitten heels, and dainty gold jewels to create a sophisticated ensemble. Wear it for an upcoming date night or another special occasion.

Pick Out a Pillbox Hat

Infuse a dose of retro glam into your late-summer look with a pillbox hat. For a summer-ready style, choose one made of straw. Style it with a cherry-red T-shirt for a punch of playful color and a textured crochet skirt. Keep accessories otherwise clean and minimal via the Row’s white moon bag and Khaite’s sleek pumps

Tie a Silk Scarf Around Your Waist for the Perfect Color Pop

Introduce a burst of color by knotting a marigold-yellow silk scarf around your waist for a sarong-inspired, Saint-Tropez style twist (and a nod to Dries Van Noten’s Spring 2026 show). Layer on a denim jacket and finish with tortoiseshell sunnies and flat black sandals for a look that you can take from summer to the early days of fall.

Invest in a Long-Line T-Shirt Dress

Layer a black T-shirt dress over your favorite blue jeans to create an edgy yet casual silhouette perfect for everyday. Slip on suede strappy sandals and add a fun zebra-print bag to inject a bit of playfulness into the outfit.

Sweater Scarves Are an Outfit Two-in-One You Didn’t Know You Needed

Elevate a classic striped sweater by choosing a built-in scarf style. Style it with long-line denim shorts for a grown-up version of the warm-weather staple, cinched perfectly with a sleek black leather belt. Add a pair of rose-tinted glasses to add a subtle pop of color.