THE SUMMER VACATION STYLE GUIDE
Style /
July 2022
Look, there’s a clear reason we all love summer more than any other season. A change in scenery—whether it's a break from school or a long weekend away from work—can totally shift your mindset *and* your style. We’re helping you navigate this summer style switch-up by giving you an easy-to-follow set of guidelines for dressing for summer vacation the Levi’s® way (a.k.a the denim way). Explore summer denim faves for every vacation situation from couch surfing to real surfing and everything in between.
COUCH SURFING
Summer vacation style isn’t all about seeing and being seen, sometimes it’s more about the “seeing” of your favorite show. And for that, we recommend keeping it as easy as possible with oversized destroyed denim for her and maybe our stretchy elastic waist options for him. Don’t want to lounge in denim? We’ve got sweats, too (Red Tab™ Sweats to be exact) that come in sleek matching sets. That way when you get up to grab the food from the delivery guy, you’ll still look presentable.
PICNIC IN THE PARK
We’re calling for natural elements to really put you in the mindset of becoming one with the outdoors. For women, floral prints are an obvious pick but opt for a trending butterfly motif to really play up the vibe. For our guys, we’re thinking more along the lines of a vacay-inspired graphic in a palm or tropical floral for some extra nature-y feels.
CITY STROLLING
Urban exploration calls for versatility and ease. You have to be ready for anything from hot temps outside to a chilly air conditioner when you go indoors. That’s why layers are absolutely key. Start with classic straight-leg denim (hello 501®) and keep the party going with a classic tank or tee. Once you’ve put the foundation in place we suggest adding a bold sweater or jacket over the top.
BLOCK PARTYING IT UP
What should you wear to a summer party? It goes without saying that this is your time to pull out your boldest look and really dress to impress. We love the idea of a head-to-toe monochrome look in a bright summery color or a bold pattern like multicolored stripes or a trending checker pattern. It’s our take on dopamine dressing and it’s *sure* to make you feel those chemicals.
ACTUAL SURFING (OR JUST BEACHING IT UP)
So obviously we’re suggesting a bathing suit for this one, but beach days start and end with a cool cover-up. We love the versatility of destroyed denim shorts for all genders with an easy short-sleeve button-up over the top. Leave it open for a Cali cool type of vibe.
Liked the looks we showed you? Want to try ’em out? Check out our fully styled summer vacation shop here to build your very own summer wardrobe.