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    Trust Me—These One-and-Done Outfits Will Get You Through the Next 4 Months

    Consider this your guide to streamlined style.

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    By Nikki Ogunnaike
    Published 11 August 2025 In Buying Guides

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    Friends! Did you love our August Entertainment issue starring Alison Brie? If you missed the drop earlier this week, team MC curated a mix of stories that tackle everything from the death of the rom-com and the steamy beach reads you should take on your next vacation, to a juicy interview with the brains behind The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Danielle Pistotnik. Consider the issue to be our love letter to serious pop culture lovers.

    For this week’s newsletter, I’m tackling lazy-day looks. With just a few weeks left in August (and September back-to-school vibes on the horizon), I’m dedicating less time to concocting outfits and more to truly soaking up the last days, taking it easy. Sounds dramatic, but sometimes you just have to turn your brain off, ya know? Let’s get into it!

    BOXY MINI DRESSES AND NAKED SANDALS:

    Balance a voluminous dress with a barely-there sandal and you’ve got yourself an easy, breezy, high-summer look. Bonus points if the dress is a juicy, bold color like this orange one.

    AJE., Mimosa Cutout Gathered Linen-Blend Mini Dress

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    Mimosa Cutout Gathered Linen-Blend Mini Dress
    $236
    $236 AT NET-A-PORTER

    J.Crew, Smocked puff-sleeve mini dress in cotton voile

    J.Crew
    Smocked Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress in Cotton Voile
    $148 AT J.CREW

    Z Supply, Authentic Denim Mini Dress

    Z Supply
    Authentic Denim Mini Dress
    $128
    $128 AT SHOPBOP

    Tkees, Mariana Sandals

    Tkees
    Mariana Sandals
    $80
    $80 AT SHOPBOP

    Chloamp;eacute;, Chloamp;eacute; Charms Leather Thong Sandals

    Chloé
    Charms Leather Thong Sandals
    $790
    $790 AT MYTHERESA

    Open Edit, Tori Kitten Heel Sandal

    Open Edit
    Tori Kitten Heel Sandal
    $30
    $50 AT NORDSTROM

    JUMPSUITS AND HIGH HEELS:

    This is a combo I often deploy in the office or on extra busy days. The heels help dress up an inherently casual piece of clothing.

    Pistola, Ace Sleeveless Denim Jumpsuit

    Pistola
    Ace Sleeveless Denim Jumpsuit
    $171
    $171 AT NORDSTROM

    Alex Mill , Cotton-Blend Poplin Playsuit

    Alex Mill
    Cotton-Blend Poplin Playsuit
    $178$89
    $89 AT THE OUTNET

    Alice + Olivia , Lucy Roll-Sleeve Button-Front Romper

    Alice + Olivia
    Lucy Roll-Sleeve Button-Front Romper
    $475 AT NEIMAN MARCUS

    Schutz, Khari Platform Sandal

    Schutz
    Khari Platform Sandal
    $178
    $178 AT SCHUTZ

    Gucci, Women#039;s Horsebit Flatform Sandal

    Gucci
    Women's Horsebit Flatform Sandal
    $1,030 AT GUCCI

    Larroudamp;eacute;, Gaia Sandal in Ivory Leather

    Larroudé
    Gaia Sandal in Ivory Leather
    $315
    $315 AT LARROUDÉ

    TENNIS DRESS AND SNEAKERS:

    I’ve seen the beauty of the exercise dress and there’s no going back. Athleisure, but slightly more elevated. What’s not to love?

    Nike

    Nike
    + Wimbledon Nikecourt Slam Paneled Dri-Fit Tennis Dress
    $130
    $130 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Outdoor Voices, Sporty Dress

    Outdoor Voices
    Sporty Dress
    $108 AT OUTDOOR VOICES

    FP Movement, Kiss My Ace Tennis Dress

    FP Movement
    Kiss My Ace Tennis Dress
    $128
    $128 AT FREE PEOPLE

    New Balance , 740

    New Balance
    740
    $110
    $110 AT NEW BALANCE

    Puma , Speedcat OG Sneakers

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    Speedcat OG Sneakers
    $100
    $100 AT PUMA

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    Nikki Ogunnaike is the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire US. She has previously held roles at Harper's Bazaar, GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. She authors the popular Marie Claire newsletter Self Checkout. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through.

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