Minimalism is brilliant for so many reasons: It will always be on trend (thanks, The Row), and it lets you look incredibly polished with very little effort. Even better, you probably already have items in your closet that fit with this understated look. But if you're feeling like you need a little fresh inspiration to completely embrace this look, we’re here to help.
We scoured Instagram to find some of the best minimalistic summer outfit ideas of 2018: The women below look comfortable and chic—like they tried, but without trying too hard, if you know what we mean. If these effortless outfits don't make you want to ditch all the extra bells and whistles, we don't know what will. Below, see 10 outfit ideas that are perfect for summer, along with key pieces that'll help you achieve the looks.
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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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