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Capsule Wardrobe Special Edition: 7 Summer Weddings

Style one dress for 7 weddings!
Welcome back to Fashion Capsule! Thank you for all your positive feedback this past week. In this weekly segment, I'll show you how to style three items under $50 for an entire week’s worth of outfits. Because wedding season is in full swing, this week’s installment will all be wedding-guest themed. If you’re anything like Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses, you may actually need seven different outfits for a wedding every day of the week. Let’s get started!

5 Floral-Inspired Summer Outfits Under $200 for Every Persona

Floral inspired outfit ideas for summer {on a budget!}
One of my favorite parts of summer is the beautiful blooms that come with the warmer weather. Flowers are coming into season not only in nature but also in your wardrobe, and the best part about flowers is that there are so many different ways to wear them. You can go out in full-on bloom, or you can downplay the look with just hints of petals here and there. Whether your style is sporty, chic or full-on femme, it’s absolutely easy to rock the floral trend this summer, especially with the floral-inspired outfits below, and better yet, the five looks below are all under $200!

Taylor Swift Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Swift Style: Taylor Swift’s Suede Booties and Oxblood Skirt Look for Less

Taylor Swift's crop top and oxblood circle skirt look for less / See more at thebudgetbabe.com
Taylor Swift has been inspiring some major street-style envy lately. Here she pairs an oxblood skater skirt with a black crop, classic wayfarer sunglasses, a chic white handbag, silver disc necklace and black suede booties for a glamorous jetsetter look. The black suede booties, long sleeve crop and skirt are perfect for the transition into fall and the sunglasses and disc necklace are fashion classics. Plus all of the pieces are versatile enough to be used again in different looks. So what are you waiting for? Steal her style with these luxe pieces priced between $6 and $57.


Shop the Look for Less:
Solid Paneled Skater Skirt // Felicity Retro Sunglasses // Satchel Handbag with Gold Toggle // Ribbed Knit Crop Top // Silver Disc Necklace // Suede Ankle Boots (Get 25% off clearance and 20% off sale with code FOURTH at lordandtaylor.com)


Taylor Swift Photo Credit: Arielle Madnick / PRPhotos.com

Southern Belle: Reese Witherspoon's Magnolia Top and White Circle Skirt Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon's magnolia top and white circle skirt look for less
Ok, Reese, we get it. Everything from your new Draper James collection fits you and your personality to a tee, including this darling Nashville Top ($175) featuring a white magnolia print. Paired with a white circle skirt by Blaque label ($128, currently on back-order on Shopbop.com - similar here), white pumps and rattan bag, you are the picture of summer chic with a Southern charm. It's kind of addictive, so we've recreated an inspired-by look that will help you achieve Reese's glowing style on any budget!


Shop the look for less:
Forever 21 Floral Top, $15.90 // H&M Circle Skirt, $14.99 // Forever 21 Pumps, $27.90 // J.Crew Factory Clutch, $34 // Aldo Sunglasses, $12


Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com