Now that summer has “officially” arrived, barbeques, dinner parties & other summertime events are around the corner, so here are some Summer Style Essentials that you shouldn’t leave home without.  They’ll keep you fashionable and also help you make that all-important transition from day to night.  Because we all know that summer days often turn into cool summer nights. 

• The Perfect Bag – Your bag for summer needs to do double-duty.  It needs to be big enough to carry towels & beach essentials, but stylish enough that you can bring it out to dinner.  A Sea Bag is the answer, especially this designer one by Angela Adams.  It’s durable, wipes clean, but also looks like a million bucks. 

 

• The Staple Scarf - You know what they say, “Don’t like the weather in Maine?  Wait 5 minutes.”  That’s why it’s crucial to always have a scarf in your bag for our cool summer nights.  But a scarf isn’t just a weather necessity, it’s a fashion necessity too!  Scarves continue to be one of the hottest accessories season after season, and you can have so much fun with them by adding pops of color & prints to your looks.  For the most amazing selection of scarves in town, be sure to check out Bliss in the Old Port. 

 

• The Change of Shoes – One of the easiest ways to take an outfit from day to night is to change your shoes.  Kick off your strappy flat sandals or flip flops, throw on a pair of wedges (like these Jack Rogers from Helene M.) and you’ll instantly look more dressed up.  Wedges are the way to go since they add height but still allow you to navigate the cobblestones in the Old Port.   



• The Statement Necklace – Sometimes all you need is to add a little something extra to your outfit when you get off the beach and head to your next event.  A simple fix is a long, fun necklace or pendant.  Thrown over a tank top, a cover-up, or a summer dress, it changes your look without you having to change your outfit!

Want to see all of these items, and more, in action?  Check out MainelyMara’s Summer Style Essentials on Good Day Maine!

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