Summer Essentials: Striped Tees and Denim Skirts

Skirt: J.Crew Top: Loft Shoes: Loft Purse: Gucci Earrings: Ann Taylor Sunglasses: Madewell Lips: Nars in Cruella

Oops, I did it again. Didn’t play with your heart, Britney Spears style, but I did wear this denim skirt again! Well at least I warned you last time I posted 😉

Striped tees are a summertime basic for me. I love that this one has ruffle details on the sleeve too, which help make it a little beyond basic too. When I was packing for our Napa/Maui trip, I knew this white skirt had to come along. It goes with literally everything! I’m so glad I got it- I used to totally overwear my white jeans in the summer and while I am sure I’ll still do that, the skirt is a nice replacement for jeans too! You can just replace the jeans in just about any outfit with the skirt. Since the skirt sits a bit higher- it falls at my natural waist- I like wearing it with shorter tops or when I tuck my top in just to elongate my torso. I’ve also taken to knotting my tops to give that shorter length illusion for some tops- like you can see above and also in this post.

Now that you are well aware that stripes and white denim skirts are two essential summer pieces, can we take a second to talk about these flowers? So pretty! I was obsessed with all the flowers around Napa- at our hotel, the vineyards, just growing on the side of the road. It was flower heaven! We snapped these photos on our hotel’s property and to say I was in love with it is putting it lightly. If you want more Napa info, be sure to check out my travel guide here too 🙂

What are your summertime essentials?

xoxo, Jenna

51 Comments

  1. June 7, 2017 / 7:40 am

    I love it! I can’t stop buying stripes, it’s a problem. But the summer for me means so many dresses and open toed shoes!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 7, 2017 / 11:14 pm

      Yes! Dress season for sure!

  2. Erica
    June 7, 2017 / 9:28 am

    Hi Jenna,

    Cute outfit! Do you find that your shirts stretch out a bit if you knot them? I love the look, but am curious if it changes the shape of the tee.

    Erica

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 7, 2017 / 11:12 pm

      Erica, such a good question! So for this tee, it was only temporary and went away after I dried it briefly in my dryer. But definitely if I wore it tied up for a few hours and then took it out it would be a bit mis-shapen. It works really easily for button up shirts- like a chambray- because it doesn’t change their shape. With a lighter tee shirt/cotton it’s probably more likely to happen. Hope this helps!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:56 pm

      Thanks Dana!

  3. June 9, 2017 / 10:37 am

    I love this fun tee! Perfect for a colorful spring look

    – xo, Azanique | LotsofSass.com

  4. June 9, 2017 / 1:43 pm

    This is the cutest summer outfit! Love your Gucci bag!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah!

  5. jcrewismyfavstore
    June 9, 2017 / 2:12 pm

    This outfit is absolutely adorable!!! Stripes and denim skirts = perfection in my book!

  6. Anna English
    June 9, 2017 / 4:38 pm

    Love the bold pop of red lady!

  7. June 9, 2017 / 9:48 pm

    Such a cute look for summer! Love the setting too!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:55 pm

      Thank you, April!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Dana!

  8. June 10, 2017 / 12:46 pm

    What a cute tee! I’m loving the details on the sleeves, and it looks great with the white skirt. Those flowers are beautiful too!
    Rachael

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Rach! I loved all the scenery!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:54 pm

      Thank you, Mary!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:53 pm

      Thank you so much, Erin!

  9. June 11, 2017 / 6:38 pm

    I love the pops of red! That tee is so cute!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:53 pm

      Thanks Annie!

  10. June 11, 2017 / 7:19 pm

    I love the ruffled sleeve detail and how you knotted the tee! I need to do that more

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:53 pm

      Thanks Lindsay! It’s a fun way to wear it differently so I am glad you like it too 🙂

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:51 pm

      Thanks Tif!

  11. Molly | Miss Molly Moon
    June 11, 2017 / 7:42 pm

    This is such a cute summer look! I can NOT pull off a denim skirt, but it looks so good on you!

    Molly | Miss Molly Moon

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:51 pm

      Oh I bet you could wear it Molly! Thanks so much!

  12. Stephanie
    June 11, 2017 / 7:47 pm

    Ummmm so this location is stunning, as I’m sure all of Napa is! I love the fun reds you’re wearing because you match the scenery! Plus that top is so much fun for summer!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:51 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! You are right- all of Napa is gorgeous!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:50 pm

      Thanks, Jessica! I love red and white paired together too 🙂

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:49 pm

      Thanks Roselyn! xoxo!

  13. adriana
    June 11, 2017 / 9:55 pm

    This is such a cute summery look! I love the denim skirt trend and how it’s back in style!! Love this!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:49 pm

      Me too! I am loving the denim skirt trend- obviously 😉

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:49 pm

      Thank you, Kat!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Angelle! xoxo!

  14. J
    June 12, 2017 / 1:44 am

    Love the look and thisndreamy location!!!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:47 pm

      Can’t beat Napa!

  15. J
    June 12, 2017 / 1:45 am

    Love the look and this location!!

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 13, 2017 / 9:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenna!

  16. June 12, 2017 / 10:13 am

    The title of this blog post is EPIC! And this striped tee with all its details is adorable.

    • Jenna at Boston Chic Party
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      June 12, 2017 / 9:22 pm

      Thanks Sarah!

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