20+ fabulous summer pieces you need now under $300 #luxetoless

Here’s the thing:
In summer you don’t want to spend too much on basics.
But you need to invest in key pieces that you can wear again and again.
Everybody keep calm!
Here’s your list of casual key pieces you need to get through the heat.
All under $300 (but most are less).
The best news is that Arket and Other stories ( similar to COS but not as ‘arty’) now ship to Australia. So I have found some great buys from them here.
But wait there’s more !
Head to the FiFi’s wishlist pages here and here for more fabulous fifi finds.

A loose black dress:
You need something that loose and easy. It should be a fit n flare shape , that’s the most flattering. It should be long. It should be floaty. It might be sleeveless. You should buy black or white but probably both. Wear with flats or strappy block heels or sneakers.
Buy Jac Jack, Glassons, Other stories, Country Road or uniqlo

Wide leg chinos:
Go for high waist. Wide leg. Cropped looks summery. Go for taupe but also white . They are so versatile. They suck in the bits. They look great with a white tank or a white shirt tucked in. These are instant wardrobe updaters. Au revoir to skinny straight pants. Wear with chunky flats or strappy sandals.
Buy from Everlane ( a great cut), Asos  or Bassike in khaki or Zara white jeans.

A white tank or white shirt.
White next to the face takes years off. Go for a white tank or a simple white shirt with short sleeves. Toss on and tuck into high waist jeans or pants. A narrow tank gives balance to the wide pants.
Buy Country Road, Glassons, Cotton on or Bassike white shirt.

Block heel and flat sandals .
Love a block heel sandal. Means you can get height and leg lengthening but the sturdy heel looks low key and feels casual. Adds balance to wide leg pants. Buy in white and brown or if you have to- in black. But use accessories to add a bit of edge to the basics. And don’t go past a chunkier flat. They work with everything slouchy.
Buy from other stories,  Arket, Country Road and Tony Bianco.

Wide leg jeans:
The wide leg crop jeans works so well in your summer wardrobe. Mainly because they are not tight and hot ! You need the pale vintage washed colour because it’s summery and looks good with white. High waist is most important so you get the silhouette right. Wear with tucked in white or black tops but add shoes to match which ever way you go.
Buy from Madewell, Glassons, Assembly label, Seed

Bags:
It’s best to ditch your black bag and invest in taupe and caramel, tan or straw. They lighten everything up. Adds a third colour to your black and white. Something with a casual shape like a bucket bag, a shopping tote or cross body all work in summer.
Buy from Cuyana, Arket, Mansur Gavriel, Oroton , Daily edited and everlane

Sunglasses:
Love an aviator shape. Go for brown and natural or invest in crazy white cats eyes. Just make they tone in with your outfit. And they make a statement.
Buy from Vision direct, Yoox or Cotton on