Long Kimonos: Classic Summer Wardrobe Must-have

Long kimonos are one of my favorite pieces to have as a summer closet staple. I love their simple silhouette and that they can be worn several different ways for various occasions - great for the beach over a one piece, worn to lunch paired with denim shorts, a night out with jeans, or even belted as a dress! They are also flattering on every body type and look good on women at any age. If you don’t already have one in your wardrobe, I selected some favorites to choose from below.

Spell & The Gypsy Collective - Willow Maxi Robe

I have been living in my kimonos all summer from this gorgeous print from Spell and the Gypsy to solid ones- they travel well and I love the way they look layered over any simple outfit. Hope you find one that you feel good wearing - best thing about kimonos is that they are classic and never go out of style!

xxMelissa

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Who What Wear Feature - A Chic 54-Year-Old Shares Her Under $125 Summer Vacation Wardrobe

Below is my third home page feature on Who What Wear and I’m super excited to share it with you today! It’s gratifying to be a content creator in my mid-fifties getting some major play on what I’ve always thought of as the modern online version of Instyle meets Vogue Magazine. I hope you enjoy my lifestyle blog posts filled with advice and tips that inspire you to lead a more enhanced life. I can’t wait to share some exciting projects with you soon and thank you for again for being a loyal follower. Read on to see the full article!

xxMelissa

VACATION - JUL 24, 2019

A Chic 54-Year-Old Shares Her Under-$125 Summer Vacation Wardrobe

by NICOLE KLIEST

Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be 54 years old and has a penchant for masterfully styling summer vacation looks. Below, hear from Meyers on her favorite pieces for getting away in the sun and shop her affordable picks for your next holiday.

I like to take along a few new things when traveling on vacation that are stylish, functional, and budget-friendly. It always seems to be a challenge not to overpack, so I put together a list of great fashion finds to wear on vacation and throughout the summer that are super versatile. A good thing to keep in mind when you are packing is to stick to a color scheme (I prefer staying away from black during the summer), which means you can say goodbye to bringing an extra bag just for shoes. Most of these pieces can be worn from the beach to dinner, and all are under $120. Bon voyage! 

Swimsuit and Kimono Cover-Up

I am a huge fan of retro high-waisted bikinis. Pair with a kimono worn as a cover-up that can also be tied or belted as a dress, or wear as a light layer if it’s chilly at night.

Power 2 The Flower Betty Bottom

Madewell Second Wave Ruffled Drawstring Bikini Top

Free People Leeward Kimono

Sandals and Sneakers

Pack shoes that are lightweight, comfortable, and versatile. The ones I bring go with pants and dresses (including sneakers). Simple flat sandals in nude or gold go with everything and are great if you are doing a lot of walking or touring. If you must bring heels, I recommend simple raffia wedges.

Nike Cortez Sneakers

Sam Edelman Deena Platform Wedges

Sunglasses

I usually like to take a few pairs with me since they are a great way to change up your look quickly. Plus, they don’t take up a lot of room in your bag.

Diff Carson 53mm Polarized Square Sunglasses

Hat and Accessories

A hat is a must-have to protect your skin, and it also completes your day look, too. A hat clip is genius and attaches to your bag or luggage. It makes for the perfect travel companion and keeps your hat crush-free.

Halogen Woven Panama Hat

Sunnies by Diff, Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket by Levis, Tote bag by Mansur Gavriel & Hat by Halogen, Hat Clip by TOPTOTE.

TOPTOTE Hat Clip

Jackets

On those cooler evenings when dining alfresco, a light jacket in denim or white linen is the perfect dinner-date piece. If your travels take you on a plane, just wear it so you don’t take up room in your luggage.

Levi's Original Trucker Jacket

Luggage

It’s best if you can travel with just a carry-on, but I get it. This can be tough! If you pack smart, you’ll never go back and will love breezing through those airports. 

Heys Luggage

Cropped Pants

Wear them when traveling and out on cooler casual evenings. 

Madewell The Dadjean

Want More Ideas?

Shop more picks from Melissa Meyers for your next warm-weather summer vacation.

Zara Long Linen Dress - SOLD OUT, but similar here by Free People

Topshop White Rope Tote

Nordstrom Cashmere & Silk Wrap

Coolife Carry-On

BlankNYC Mesh Detail Crepe Jacket

Zara Raffia Hat - SOLD OUT but similar here by Topshop

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Public Access + Fave Picks

Today is the first day of the public access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which runs July 19th - August 4th so you no longer need to use a Nordstrom credit card to shop the sale! I combed through the Nordstrom website again to select some of my favorite summer picks as well as great wardrobe must-haves for the fall. Read on to see and shop!

For some big discounts, click on the SHOP NOW links and images to buy.

BEST SUMMER PICKS

French Connection Coletta Ruffle Maxi Dress

Bardot Ibiza Dress

FRAME Snake Print Silk Camisole

1.STATE Lace Inset Camisole

Rebecca Taylor Adelaide Floral Silk Top

Nike Air Zoom Fearless Flyknit 2 Training Sneaker

WARDROBE FALL FINDS

SPANX Faux Leather Leggings

AGL Pointy Toe Mule

FRAME Le Skinny Chew Hem Ankle Jeans

Very Dior 51mm Round Sunglasses

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Circle Cardigan

Sweaty Betty Power 7/8 Leggings

I hope you are able to find great deals on pieces to wear now and staples for the fall season!

Happy shopping!

xxMelissa