I appreciate a well-constructed outfit just as much as the next girl. I admire women who pull their button-downs off their shoulders or ladies who think to style their slips over a white t-shirt in the Summer. But just as much, I love an effortless beachside look like Kaia Gerber's [1], right in the middle of July. The renowned 17-year-old supermodel posted a shot of herself lounging in a yellow chiffon maxi covered in paintstroke bouquets [2]. She unbuttoned her design from the neckline to reveal what appears to be a bikini top, and Kaia's wet hair and fresh face suggest she might have just gone for a swim.
Gold hoops are an essential this time of year for anyone in swimwear, and Kaia's tortoise sunglasses pushed back her bob [3] so that the spotlight (or should we say sunset?) radiated down on her dress [4]. Kaia might've been wearing shoes, but I like to imagine that she went barefoot. At least, that's what I would do in the moments before I trekked up the path to the house to rinse the sand from my toes and shower off before dinner. Is there anything better? Ahead, see the midis and maxis I gathered that are just like Kaia's, and master your "by the sea" look before it's too late.
Shop clockwise from top left: Le Specs Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses [5] ($69), Noonday Collection Limitless Hoops [6] ($38), & Other Stories Floral Maxi Wrap Dress [7] ($58, originally $115)
Rouje Linette Dress
Rouje Linette Dress [9] ($210)
Lee Mathews Clementine Ruched Tiered Floral-Print Silk-Georgette Maxi Dress
Lee Mathews Clementine ruched tiered floral-print silk-georgette maxi dress [10] ($394, originally $985)
Lane Bryant Floral Faux-Wrap Fit & Flare Dress
Lane Bryant Floral Faux-Wrap Fit & Flare Dress [11] ($71, originally $90)
Zara Floral Print Dress
Zara Floral Print Dress [12] ($70)
Yvonne S Marie-Antoinette Ruffled Floral-Print Linen Maxi Dress
Yvonne S Marie-Antoinette ruffled floral-print linen maxi dress [13] ($408, originally $815)
Faithfull the Brand Rafa Dress in Saffron Delphine Floral
Faithfull the Brand Rafa Dress in Saffron Delphine Floral [14] ($189)
Gabby Skye Women's Elbow Sleeve V Neck Midi A-Line Dress
Gabby Skye Women's Elbow Sleeve V Neck Midi A-Line Dress [15] ($37-$59)