Beat the Heat With These Celebrity-Approved Summer Outfits
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Bring on the Heat! 8 Celeb-Inspired Summer Outfits to Keep You Looking Cool
Gigi Hadid, Alexa Chung and Daisy Edgar-Jones all have their own unique takes on the scarf top. Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz have also created their own takes on florals and date night outfits. Rihanna’s wedding guest dress is a perfect fit for a summer night out in New York City. For those craving a little something spicier, there are maximalist takes in the mix, too, such as a fringed moment pulled from Rihanna’s closet. For more celeb-inspired outfits, head to CNN.com/sport and click through the gallery to see the rest of the stars’ outfits. The full list will be posted on Monday, July 9, at 10 a.m. ET. For the full list, click through to the next page, and for the complete list, visit CNN.COM/Sport and scroll down to the bottom for the list of celebrity-inspired summer outfits. Back to the page you came from.
Below, you’re sure to beat the city heat with these 8 best celeb-inspired summer outfits.
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Candy Raver-Coded
Add a bit of whimsy to your summer style with bright accents, just like Gigi Hadid; after all, it is the season to have a bit more fun with all things fashion. Start with a classic, white shift dress (we love this one in seasonally-appropriate linen), then load up on all the baubles. From rainbow beads atop your handbag, to playful anklets and easy flip-flops in a bold hue, you’ll be walking on sunshine in no time.
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Summer of Love
When looking to beat the heat, channel a Penny Lane-inspired vibe à la Alexa Chung, whose twist on bohemian favorites feels equal parts “Band-Aides” and city chic. A lacey blouse, breezy wide-leg pants, and ballerina flats, all in monochrome black, are attainable (and sweatproof!) options which most minimalists can stand behind, while a suede, fringed bag adds that subtle, groovy note that feels oh-so Almost Famous.
Mansur Gavriel Dream ballerina flats $395 NORDSTROM Valentino Garavani small Nellcôte fringe crossbody bag $2,450 NORDSTROM
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Cutecore Essentials
Jennifer Lawrence knows how to level up on the best basics, always with her signature, quirky spin. Here, she mixes summer essentials such as a graphic T-shirt and long denim shorts, with effortless ease. By adding designer flip-flops, a statement necklace, and a baseball cap, she reaches style nirvana, with the perfect high-meets-low ensemble, sure to save you on those days you don’t know where to begin.
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Simplicity in the City
Zoë Kravitz is always on our style mood board, no matter the season, yet there is something about her summer wardrobe that really captures our attention. Let a vintage-inspired slip dress similar to hers be your launching pad, then accessorize with minimalist-friendly accessories, such as a raffia tote bag, suede slides, tonal sunglasses, and a perfectly worn-in hat. They’re truly all you need to ace a summer-in-the-city look.
The Row Hugh slide sandals $1,090 NORDSTROM Polo Ralph Lauren chino sport cap $50 SHOPBOP
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Florals–Taylor’s Version
Lean on Taylor Swift’s collection of floral dresses to inspire easy and elegant outfit ideas for those hot summer nights out on the town. Dôen’s simple sundress has all the right details to feel super special, featuring a romantic pattern, fitted waistline, and flowy skirt. Style with barely-there, strappy heeled sandals, an It girl shoulder bag, and layered charm necklaces to really nail the sweet-meets-spicy feel.
St. Agni mini baguette shoulder bag $389 SHOPBOP Chan Luu Na Pali leather necklace $145 SHOPBOP
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Fringe Benefits
Looking for a little inspiration for that next summer wedding you’re attending? Rihanna nails wedding guest dressing with a fit that works no matter the dress code. A statement, fringed maxi will be your focal point. From there, load up on easy accessories, such as a PVC pump to elongate the leg, subtle jewelry, and classic sunnies (for those sunset cocktail hours, of course).
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Crisp and Cool
What’s better than a white, cotton shirtdress on the hottest days of the year? Elle Fanning proves nothing else, with a look that’s positively chic, and thankfully, very easy to replicate. Choose a dress that hits below the knee and beyond, then pepper in accessories that feel on point for the Riviera. A nautical-inspired mini bag, sleek, leather slides, and oval sunglasses offer the pièces de résistance—your ideal finishing touches.
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Denim Darling
The dog days of summer call for good denim. Recreate Daisy Edgar-Jones’ impossibly fresh ensemble for all those hot child in the city moments, whether that be an al fresco dinner, or a backyard barbecue. Airy, wide-leg jeans compliment a bandana or scarf top perfectly, while bright white sandals, and a splashy, designer handbag (she is a Gucci girl, after all), add that fashion-forward edge.
Celebrity-Tested White Tank Tops for Summer—Shop the Best
Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, and Dakota Johnson have worn white tank tops in recent months. Since 1975, the classic Hanes top has been ribbed, lightweight, and affordable. Zendaya wore a Madewell tank top on a date with fiancé Tom Holland. Miley Cyrus served rocker-chic realness in a McQueen tank top, no more than a $350 Alexander McQueen placket. The top is available in 12 versatile color options, but the Kylie Cosmetics founder always goes for white. It’s available in over 10 versatile shades, with white being their best seller, with the brand’s signature fabric being stretchy sueded jersey. The tank top is currently on sale for $12 at hanes.com. It is also available in black, white, red, and blue. It costs $350 at McQueen Women’s Women’s and $500 at Maison Marga. Marga’s tank top sold out after each endorsement, but there are similar styles available.
Celebrities are also embracing their white tank top phase. (No, being famous doesn’t make you immune to scorching temperatures.) Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, and Dakota Johnson (to name a few) have worn the basic in recent months, so there’s plenty of style inspo to go around.
This season, Kendall and Kylie Jenner (along with their supermodel friends) have debuted styles under $100, starting with Kendall in a viral Hanes piece. On June 21, the supermodel channeled Beyoncé’s cowboy-core look with cowboy boots and the aforementioned tank top. Since 1975, the classic Hanes top has been ribbed, lightweight, and affordable. It’s currently on sale for $12.
Kylie’s go-to basic comes from Tank Air (their love for tanks is literally in the name). Unlike Kendall’s, the Khy founder’s $75 tank is cropped with a scoop neckline and thin spaghetti straps. Plus, it’s available in over 10 versatile shades, with white being their best seller.
While 90-degree days may get old (correction: they will), white tank tops definitely won’t. So, before the next heat wave hits, shop celeb-approved tanks across the price spectrum.
Kendall Jenner’s Tank Top
Kendall styles her favorite Hanes tank top in white. (Image credit: Backgrid)
Since Jenner debuted this country-inspired combo on June 21, I’ve already recreated it twice. I even got my hands on her exact tank top, courtesy of Hanes. The North Carolina brand claims it’s their “softest fabric ever,” with a blend of viscose bamboo, cotton, and spandex. The best part? It frequently goes on sale for less than $12.
Hanes Women’s SuperSoft Comfywear Rib Tank Top $12 at hanes.com
Hailey Bieber’s Tank Top
Hailey grabbed food at Sushi Park in Joe’s Jeans Everyday Tank. (Image credit: Backgrid)
I have Bieber to thank for introducing me to Joe’s Jeans. I’d never heard of the L.A. brand before, but now, their elevated basics are my go-to lazy-day tops. Plus, they’re easy to dress up à la Bieber. Last April, she dined at Sushi Park (a West Hollywood hotspot) in the Everyday Tank Top. The scooped neckline and subtle racerback give it a model-off-duty look. It looked so nostalgic paired with capri pants and a trench coat.
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Kylie Jenner’s Tank Top
Kylie was all smiles in Tank Air’s Studio Tank. (Image credit: @kyliejenner)
Much like Bieber, Jenner is also part of the itty-bitty tank club. Her favorite is a Tank Air piece made from stretchy sueded jersey, the brand’s signature fabric. It’s available in 12 versatile color options, but the Kylie Cosmetics founder always goes for white.
Miley Cyrus’s Tank Top
Miley served rocker-chic realness in a McQueen tank top. (Image credit: @mileycyrus)
It would have been a classic Miley move for the Grammy winner to go shirtless under this leather look. Instead, she chose a white tank top from Alexander McQueen, no less. At $350, it’s definitely a splurge. But the engraved placket on the bodice makes it stand out from the others.
Alexander McQueen Women’s McQueen Placket Tank Top in Optical White $350 at McQueen US
Zendaya’s White Tank Top
Zendaya wore a Madewell tank top on a date with fiancé Tom Holland. (Image credit: Backgrid)
This Madewell tank sold out just minutes after Zendaya endorsed it. Unsurprisingly, it sells out after each restock, but there are similar styles available, including this ribbed, high-neck version.
Dua Lipa’s Tank Top
Dua posed with fans in a white tank top, courtesy of Maison Margiela. (Image credit: Backgrid)
Lipa’s Maison Margiela tank served as the perfect layering piece under a vintage Chanel Spring 2002 vest. She helped curate my daily summer uniform with denim Daisy Dukes and Tabi ballet flats, also from Maison Margiela. Lucky me, her $445 top is on sale for more than half off.
MM6 Maison Margiela White Cotton Ribbed Tank Top $178 at SSENSE
Bella Hadid’s Tank Top
Bella is spotted after a photoshoot in a semi-sheer tank top. (Image credit: Backgrid)
Princess Diana’s trusty biker shorts and crewneck combo is my go-to in the spring. By swapping the sweatshirt for Hadid’s tank, I can still channel the royal’s style without risking heat stroke. It’s unclear where the supermodel’s look originates, but this $10 H&M option gives off the same retro vibes.
Rihanna’s Tank Top
Rihanna pulled off hot pants thanks to her oversize Bottega Veneta tank. (Image credit: Backgrid)
If you prefer baggy shirts in summer, consider shopping Rihanna’s Bottega Veneta tank. The scoop-neck style mimics traditional menswear with thick sleeves and an elongated hem. Last October, the Fenty Beauty founder paired it with an oversized fur coat from Fall 2024, along with the label’s iconic Sardine Bag in olive green. Extra points for her pony-hair sneakers, fresh from her Puma collab.
Anne Hathaway’s Tank Top
Anne heads on vacation in an all-white look, complete with a Róhe tank top. (Image credit: Splash News)
I can’t go anywhere in the summer without a white tank, and supposedly, neither can Hathaway. Last August, she wore all-white, starting with a ribbed top from Róhe, a growing Amsterdam brand. The tank looked very summery in Europe paired with a crocheted Matteau maxi skirt, also in a bright white shade.
Róhe Rib Tank Top | Optic White $112 at roheframes.com
Dakota Johnson’s Tank Top
Dakota films Materialists in a knitted tank top from Another Tomorrow. (Image credit: Backgrid)
One of Johnson’s more underrated Materialist outfits was this jeans and tank top combo she wore on set. Unlike other Johnson-approved pieces, like the “fits everything” Hereu bag, her exact knitted V-neck is still available at Another Tomorrow. Style it with Gucci loafers, light-wash jeans, and a silver collar necklace, and voilà: you’re ready for a date with Chris Evans or Pedro Pascal—your choice.
8 chunky dad sandals we love for summer if you want the Chanel vibe
The Chanel dad sandal kicked the trend off, but with their hefty price tag of upwards of £1k, they’re not exactly accessible for everyone. Luckily, the high-street is full of chunky-soled sandals that look like they’ve come straight from the catwalk but without the splurge. We wanted this edit to have ‘Chanel dupe’ vibes – ideal for those who are on a budget. And we also wanted to highlight other designer dad sandals; Gucci, Dior and Tory Burch. If you’ve yet to join the chunky shoe club, scroll to find your favourites. The ‘Dad sandal’ shoe trend is back for 2025, and quite frankly, I don’t think it’ll ever go away. I can’t get over the price! I tend to wear cropped jeans, a black tee and a black blazer and you’re good to go! Dune ‘Lotta’ Quilted Sandal features a quilted round-toe design, double metal straps and a statement metal buckle.
The Chanel dad sandal kicked the trend off, but with their hefty price tag of upwards of £1k, they’re not exactly accessible for everyone. Plus they’re hard to come buy, but luckily the high street’s chunky dad sandals are, without question, just as cool.
© Getty Images Alexa Chung wore her Chanel dad sandals with a relaxed suit – copying this look!
Thankfully, the high-street is full of chunky-soled sandals that look like they’ve come straight from the catwalk but without the splurge. I won’t say these are Chanel dupes, because if you want designer footwear that’s your decision – you do you! Go get your Chanel sandals! But I will say that a lot of these are influenced by the design; you’ve got chunky soles, quilted material, maybe even a touch of gold hardware.
© MEGA It Ends With Us star Blake Lively pounding the streets in her Chanel dad sandals in New York with her husband Ryan Reynolds
Women’s dad sandals emerged back in 2015, and they may not have taken off at first but since then they’ve gained popularity – no doubt because they’re hella comfy – and peaked when Chanel launched the cult famous sandals in 2018.
© Instagram Fashionista Rosie Hungtinton-Whiteley proving the dad sandal is going nowhere fast
In fact, chunky summer sandals became so popular that according to the infamous Lyst report, Birkenstock’s Arizona sandals were the world’s number one hottest shoe for women last year – and this year the trend will be back and as big as ever. Searches for the sandals spiked 225% and they sold out across many retailers. If you’ve yet to join the chunky shoe club, scroll down to find your favourites…
How we chose the best dad sandals
This is an easy one! We wanted this edit to have ‘Chanel dupe’ vibes – ideal for those who are on a budget. And we also wanted to highlight other designer dad sandals; Gucci, Dior and Tory Burch. You’re in for a treat.
Best dad sandals to shop for summer
M&S Collection Black Suede Buckle Footbed Sandals © M&S £55 AT MARKS & SPENCER Editor’s Note Oh M&S, what have you done? These chunky sandals are making me swoon. They feature contoured suede footbeds and matching suede uppers for a luxe look. Riptape fastenings at the heel make them easy to put on and take off. Result!
Tory Burch Chunky Kira Dad Sandal © Tory Burch £440 at Tory Burch $199 AT TORY BURCH Editor’s Note These have been described as the perfect “day-to-evening” shoe and I have to agree. Crafted in mirror metallic with hand-applied crystal embellishments, the updated Kira Sport sandal gives these shoes a little sprinkling of magic, and what’s more, they were crafted in partnership with a Leather Working Group-certified tannery, supporting high standards in leather manufacturing and chemical management.
ASOS x Timberland Clairemont Way Fisherman Sandals © ASOS £100 AT ASOS $173 AT KICKS CREW Editor’s Note Fisherman sandals are having a real moment in the chunky sandal world and this pair from Timberland look brilliant. They’ll also look great with feminine mini dresses, because as we all know, opposites attract.
New Look Black Leather-Look Chunky Sliders © New Look £27.99 AT NEW LOOK Editor’s Note Oh ok New Look, you’ve smashed it out of the park with this brief for cool sporty dad sandals that look very similar to the Hermes Chypre sandals. I can’t get over the price! I have these sandals and they’re so comfy. I tend to wear cropped white jeans, a black and white striped tee and a black blazer. Add gold jewellery and you’re good to go!
Dune ‘Lottais’ Quilted Sandal © Dune £99 AT DUNE LONDON $140 AT DUNE LONDON US Editor’s Note Don’t delay if you’re smitten with this pair of chunky soled dad sandals. The Lottais style features a round, open-toe design, with quilted double straps and a statement metal buckle.
Kurt Geiger ‘Raymond’ Sandal © Kurt Geiger £119 AT KURT GEIGER $145 AT KURT GEIGER US Editor’s Note Kurt Geiger is a great destination to shop for your summer sandals. If you love the Raymond natural woven raffia style, they’re available in black as well.
Arizona Suede Rivet Chunky Sandals © Birkenstocks £135 AT SCHUH Editor’s Note Birkenstocks are a popular choice – especially the Arizona style. New for 2025, you’ve got the suede rivet sandals in a gorgeous dark rust colourway with gold studded details.
Gucci Double G Blue Chunky Sandals © Gucci £780 at SELFRIDGES $1,090 AT SAKS Editor’s Note Beautifully made, Gucci’s ‘Double G’ sandals are destined to be a best-seller. The chunky denim straps are easy to adjust and are embellished with signature ‘GG’ hardware for an understated finishing touch.
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