Summer Wardrobe Planning, Part 2: My Wishlist

Here is Part 2 of my series on summer wardrobe planning. Check out Part 1 here. I am continuing to follow Un-Fancy's wardrobe planner to guide me in figuring out my style as well as what I should add to my closet this summer.

Step 9: Make a list of stores, brands, and designers you love that work for your style, body, and budget.

J.Crew - everything (but since the brand is going downhill, I'd like to find other brands that work for me)

J.Crew Factory - casual dresses, tees, pajamas

Nordstrom - everything

Amazon - everything

Madewell - denim, shoes, bags, accessories

Everlane - tops, tees, shoes

REI - activewear

Step 10: Create your color scheme. Include patterns and color from all aspects of your wardrobe, including shoes and accessories.

Major colors: white/ivory, denim, blue

Minor colors: stripes, heather grey

Accents: blush, black

Some outfits I love with those color schemes:

Step 11: Make a list of your go-to pieces. These could be pieces you already own or pieces you want to buy.

• stripe tee
• flowy scoopneck tanks (black, white, heather grey)
• linen button-down
• denim jacket
• destroyed denim shorts
• medium blue jeans
• white shorts
• maxi skirt
• casual skirt
• casual striped tee dress
• sleeveless casual dress
• flat sandals
• straw boater
• crossbody bag in either white, ivory, or blush

Step 12: Create 3-4 outfit formulas using your go-to pieces.

• casual dress + sandals or flats + hat
• tank or tee + jeans or shorts + sandals or flats
• button-down + tank or tee + skirt + sandals

Step 13: Make your shopping list. Include a list of pieces you want to add to your wardrobe, where you might buy it from, as well as your budget. 

I already ordered and even kept a few items (which I'll review in my monthly budget post) since I made my list in advance, so I'm going to break this part down into three categories:

A. What I am keeping (and how much I spent):

• scoopneck tank in heather grey ($25) - go with your normal size for a flowy fit, size down if you want a close fit
• destroyed denim shorts ($40) - true to size, do not size up as you might normally for denim shorts
• casual knit dress in heather navy ($34) - go with your normal size for a slightly bodycon fit, size up for a more casual fit, does not emphasize stomach UPDATE: I am returning this dress. Even though it's flattering in the front, it's actually somewhat sheer in the back. I didn't notice this until I wore it outside for the first time. I could see the color of my underwear, even though the dress is dark, as well as the dreaded visible panty line. Also, the hem has a tendency to ride up as you walk around or sit down, which is annoying when the dress is already plenty short. Anyway, the situation was so bad/embarrassing that I had to go home to change during lunch. So I cannot recommend this dress after all. What a shame when the front is so flattering.

B. What I ordered to try (and how much I spent):

• scoopneck tank in black and white ($25 x 2) - I love the heather grey one so much that I ordered the other colors too
• destroyed white denim shorts ($26) 
• leather crossbody bag in blush ($50)

C. What I'm still thinking about or looking for (and how much I've budgeted):

• linen button-down from J.Crew (~$35)
• straw boater hat (~$50)
• flat sandals from ??? (~$80) 
• casual shift dress from ??? (~$80)
• casual knit dress from ??? (~$50)
• stripe tee from ??? (~$25)
• maxi dress?

Do you have a color palette for your wardrobe, and if so, what is it? What are your go-to summer uniforms? And what's on your summer wishlist?