12 Summer Outfits: Petite Friendly, Comfy, and Cute

Summer has been soooo good to us! we’ve been enjoying lots of warm summer days swimming, exploring, gardening, and such. My oldest has gone to our school’s summer rec program a couple days a week and my youngest is always home with me and my little sidekick. I have been finding a good rhythm of getting what I need to get done finished and also making time to enjoy our time together and it’s been great. We have about 6 weeks of summer left and we’re trying to make the most of every moment. Here are some of the outfits I’ve been wearing to BBQ’s, the library, days exploring nature, days at home, date nights, and more.

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I have been LOVING wearing my boxer shorts this summer– this army green pair, the black and white gingham and the red stripes have been on heavy rotation. They looks so cute with so many kinds of tops and are lightweight and comfy.

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I love an easy dress for summer. This one is so pretty and the slit makes it easy to move around and walk in.

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I have this little cotton eyelet vest top in 2 colors and it’s airy and comfy for summer. Looks so cute paired with shorts (like I’m wearing here), pants, or skirts.

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This little black dress is the cutest! It’s so easy to wear for all sorts of occasions.

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These linen/cotton blend shorts have such an easy and comfy fit. I’ve been pairing them with neutral tops and bright colored tops too.

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I wore this little outfit over my swimsuit for a day hiking to a waterfall and swimming.

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I have this linen midi dress in a few colors and it’s such a summer staple for me! So easy to throw on as an airy and comfy look!

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I wore this for 4th of July, but I think it could be worn all summer. Same boxer shorts as the green gingham ones above, just a different print!

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I wore this little flowy and floral dress to a BBQ with friends. So fun and cute.

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I loveee wearing earth tones all year round! These shorts have been a favorite for a couple years now and I love this high neck tank. I own it in a bunch of colors.

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My husband and I were able to sneak in a dinner date during VBS week at our church and I wore this comfy outfit.

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A comfy outfit for a day of momming!

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Summer Outfits for Busy Moms: 15 Outfits I’ve Worn Out and About Recently

Summer is when I dress in my easiest outfits. I’m looking for an outfit that is comfortable enough for a busy days but still make me feel put together. When I’m running errands, taking the boys somewhere, grabbing groceries, or heading out for dinner, I love having simple outfits that don’t require much thought. This outfit roundup includes everything from denim shorts and breezy dresses to linen pants, casual matching pieces, and colorful summer staples that have been on repeat lately. I hope these outfits give you a little inspiration for getting dressed this season! Let me know what type of items or outfits have been getting you through these hot summer days.

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These red pants have been a favorite of mine for this spring! I also have the yellow and the gauze cotton makes them soooo comfy! They are selling out, but I linked similar ones and hopefully they’ll bring them back next year too!

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Nothing like a linen on linen outfit for summer! So lightweight and comfy.

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Wore this easy little outfit for a bike ride with my family. So fun!

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This comfy and cute linen and cotton outfit was perfect for strawberry picking and dinner in the park.

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I love a maxi dress for summer– so effortless but looks like you tried!

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I love these pants so much! Perfect for hiding a mom tummy or a bloated belly, and so comfy and cute too.

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I’ve been loving these little track shorts (they have built in briefs!).

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A cute little top and denim shorts is a really easy outfit formula for hot summer days.

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I love a pop of color with a neutral outfit! Always so cute.

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I finally got a black maxi skirt (and it’s gauze cotton so it’s super flowy and breathable!) and I already know it’s going to be a closet staple.

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This is probably my favorite outfit this summer so far–I love the fun rainbow stripes and how easy and cute it is.

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A fun graphic tee and denim shorts is another winning summer outfit combo!

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We spent an evening at the beach celebrating one of my son’s friend’s birthdays and I wore this easy outfit. Love these shorts!

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Tomato red has been such a fun color to wear. Loving it with my favorite pants from the spring!

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we went to a BBQ, river float and campfire at my sister and her husband’s house and I wore these comfy cotton overalls.

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This little A-line linen dress is adorable and so easy to throw on!

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Recent Spring Outfits: What I’ve Been Wearing Lately as a Petite Mom

The weather has been so back and forth, as I’m sure you can tell from this post. We’ll have a few nice days and then it gets cooler again, so no putting away my pants or long sleeves or sweatshirts! I don’t mind it that much, it’s pretty typical for Northern NY. I am looking forward to a little bit more consistent warm weather so we can finally swim though! Here are ten of the outfits I wore in May!

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I’ve been loving these shorts! Mom friendly (4″ inseam!) and so cute. I am wearing the medium wash. My sweater tank is a little cutie! I also own the white. My necklace is from Acorns and Twine.

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This outfit is a super comfy one! These pants are organic cotton, petite friendly, and cute! I paired them with an easy built in bra tank and a linen blend button up and sandals, and fun necklace, also from Acorns and Twine.

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These ripstop shorts are sooooo cute– great for momming, hiking, yard work and all the things! I paired them with this adorable little pointelle tee from Walmart, my black gauze cotton button up and black sandals.

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We had a cold Sunday morning, and I decided to try the little “scarf around the waist” trend. I loved how it turned out! It took this pretty simple black and white outfit and made it wayyu cuter!

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I love a graphic tee outfit. especially if it’s colorful and fun like this one! I paired this floral stamp tee with gingham boxer shorts and teva sandals. so comfy!

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I wore this outfit to go get our garden plants! It was a chillier day and I was super cozy.

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This outfit was for my cousin’s bridal shower. I loved the pink floral dress and I added a denim jacket as my layer for a cold day.

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Black denim shorts are so fun to make a denim shorts outfit feel just a little different! I love pairing them with brown too.

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These pants have been a go-to this spring! I bought this color and the green and I have reached for them more than I ever imagined! They’re loose and comfy and make me feel like a cool mom.

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I have been loving this little gauze cotton mini dress. It’s such a pretty color, flows so nicely, and feels so great!

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Easy Breezy Summer Style (17 Outfits I Actually Wore)

I love dressing for summer! The fabrics and colors make it so fun. I wanted to share some of my recent outfits in a little summer outfit round-up.

As always, lightweight cotton, airy linen, and lots of neutral tones with pops of color were my go-tos. My denim shorts were on heavy rotation, paired with tanks, tees, and easy button-ups. I also mixed in flowy dresses and skirts, wide-leg pants, and a few swimsuits for beach and pool days!

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 1. Rust Tank + Printed Maxi Skirt + Brown Sandals

A boho summer look with a rust-colored tank top, flowy printed maxi skirt, and simple sandals. Perfect for a day at home or out and about.

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2. Brown Tank + Wide-Leg Sweats + Sandals

A minimal neutral summer outfit that’s perfect for easy summer mornings, travel, or working around the house.

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3. Black Eyelet Top + Denim Shorts + Black Slides

A simple yet cute summer look with a black tie front eyelet vest top (say that 3x fast), light-wash denim shorts, and black slide sandals. Ideal for a warm-weather night out or weekend wear.

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4. Grey Tank + Green Cardigan + Denim Shorts + Sandals

A casual layered outfit with a green cotton cardigan over a grey high neck tank, paired with denim shorts and comfy sandals. Great for cooler mornings or evenings.

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5. Graphic Tee + Gingham Linen Shorts + Crossbody Bag

A super comfy summer outfit with a graphic tee, linen gingham shorts, and a neutral crossbody bag. A go-to combo for an easy summer day.

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6. Red Blouse + Denim Shorts + Cowboy Boots + Crossbody Bag

A fun country-inspired summer look with a bright red gauze cotton blouse, denim shorts, western boots, and a crossbody bag. I wore this to a parade for Fourth of July, but it would be super cute for a festival or concert too!

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7. White Tank + Denim Shirt + Black Linen Pants + Sandals

An easy summer look with layers— a white tank, lightweight denim shirt, and straight leg linen pants. It’s comfortable yet put-together.

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8. White Eyelet Blouse + Black Shorts + Sandals

A feminine summer look with a white cotton eyelet blouse, black denim shorts, and simple birkenstock sandals. Not pictured here, but I also wore a green baggu tote bag.

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9. Black Cotton Button-Up + Textured Tank + Denim Shorts + Sandals

A more dressed up summer outfit with a textured tank and a cotton button up layered over it. I like to tie the button up around my waist if it’s too warm for it.

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10. White Linen Button-Up + Bikini Top + Cotton Shorts + Sandals

Beach-ready outfit with a white button-up cover-up, printed bikini top, and lightweight cotton shorts. I wore this to go boating and out to an island on the St. Lawrence River with my family.

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11. Ruffled Peach Top + Denim Shorts + Sandals

I love this “better than basic” top and the cute peach/orange color. It’s a lightweight cotton material, making it perfect for hot days and it’s great paired with denim shorts and easy sandals.

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12. Red Tiered Maxi Dress + Heeled Sandals + Straw Bag

A bright and flowy summer maxi dress in a bold red-orange hue. I paired it with heeled sandals and a straw tote for church, but it would also be perfect for vacation or date night.

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13. Floral One-Piece Swimsuit + Baseball Cap

A sporty yet feminine beach look with a green floral one-piece swimsuit and a neutral baseball cap for sun protection.

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14. Grey Shortalls + White Tank + Sandals

A casual and playful summer outfit with dark grey cotton shortalls layered over a crisp white muscle tank. It’s a super easy outfit, but it looks like you tried.

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15. Black Button-Up + Olive Linen Shorts + Black Sandals

A laid-back summer look with a layered cotton button-up, olive linen shorts, and comfortable black sandals.

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16. White Tank + Olive Linen Shorts + Sandals

A simple warm-weather outfit with a white ruched tank, olive linen shorts, and neutral sandals. Easy and cute.

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17. White Tank + Olive Linen Shorts + Black Cotton Button-Up + Sandals

Light layering for summer with a white tank, olive linen shorts, and a soft cotton button-down. Easy to wear for mornings or evenings when temps are cooler.

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