The Effortless 3-Piece Outfit Formula the Fashion Set Swears By for Summer

With one look at my stories on Who What Wear, you will quickly learn that there is nothing I love more than an easy look that doesn't sacrifice style. It's always a pleasure to find an effortless ensemble that can have me out the door in less than 10 minutes, so it's no wonder that a certain three-piece outfit formula recently caught my eye on a variety of my favorite fashion follows on Instagram. All you need are three key pieces: a basic white T-shirt or tank top, a white or ivory slip skirt, and a pair of stylish sandals in any color of your choosing.
To prove just how effortless and chic this summer outfit formula truly is, I rounded up seven examples straight from my personal outfit inspiration folder on Instagram. The pieces come together to create an elevated look that can easily be dressed up or down throughout the warmer months. Keep scrolling to check out and shop each inspiring take. I still can't decide which is my favorite—they're all so chic.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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