Do you have a go-to summer outfit? 

One of my favorite clothing pieces during the hot summer months is a Summer Tunic.  Lightweight, cotton, comfortable and classic are just a few words that I’d used to describe this staple in my closet.

What I love most about summer tunics is how versatile they are.  You can wear them with shorts, pants, a long skirt or alone as a beach cover-up or easy summer dress (just make sure the length is right for a dress).

Lilly Pulitzer, known for her bright colorful prints and patterns established the summer tunic as one of her trademark designs and as an icon of summer beach resorts.  While I’d love to be wearing a tunic while sitting poolside with a cocktail in Palm Springs, tunics work just fine for my lifestyle here in Atlanta.

This hot pink style above is pretty classic but I love how the Chartreuse embroidery around the color gives it some added style.  Most of the summer tunics you find in stores today have 3/4 length sleeves and an open collar.  Just perfect for showing off some summer jewelry.

I also love the embellished neckline and cuffs of this solid black tunic.  Great with white pants or shorts.

Sleeveless tunics are perfect for a day a summer shopping or strolling around town.

Here’s are few more looks to consider…

The white collar trim really makes this pattern pop.

C. Wonder (one of my favorite stores) has a few fun summer tunic styles this year, some knit and some woven cotton. You can check out their selection here!

So now that summer is here, what are you waiting for?  Pick-up a summer tunic this weekend and head to the pool.

 images via pinterest and C. Wonder