Summer Staples: The Ultimate (and Affordable!) Shopping Guide From Style.com

NEW YORK, May. 21 /PRNewswire/ --

NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is just around the corner ... and with the heat rising and economy tight, Style.com has the solution: seven essential pieces -- all under $500 -- that are absolute must-haves for those steamy days and nights, along with the 100 perfect accessories and extras to make each one go the distance until September.

For the complete summer shopping guide, including information on where to purchase each item, log onto www.style.com.

1. THE MAXI DRESS: Banana Republic Long Tank Dress $175 Accessorize with: -- Anthropologie Straw Ombre Tote $78 -- Gap belted roll-up cardigan $49.50 -- Juicy Couture Anika wedge sandal $195 -- Melissa Joy Manning sterling silver chain necklaces $150 2. THE DAY DRESS: Vince Graphic Swirl Dress $285 Accessorize with: -- BCBG Alexandra cotton coat $298 -- Eugenia Kim for Coach Tara hat $128 -- J. Crew jelly ballet flat $45 -- Lauren by Ralph Lauren beaded necklace $78 3. THE CARDIGAN: Cynthia Steffe cotton cashmere cardigan $295 Accessorize with: -- D+G beaded racer back tank $155 -- Hudson denim short $143 -- Mystique cabochon bubble sandal $145 -- Stella McCartney beaded necklace $285 4. THE MINISKIRT: Loeffler Randall tiered tulip skirt $225 Accessorize with: -- Cole Haan suede moccasin $165 -- DKNY stainless steel watch $185 -- Rogan for Target plaid shirt $29.99 -- Michael Kors giraffe print canvas tote $298 5. THE WHITE JEAN: James white denim Accessorize with: -- CUT-IT-OUT by Yelena Konovalova heart duffle bag $175 -- Erickson Beamon cocktail ring $195 -- Aldo gold bangle $10 -- Boden beaded top $90 6. THE BLAZER: J Crew navy blazer $235 Accessorize with: -- Virginia Johnson canvas tote $175 -- Club Monaco front pleat silk printed dress $189 -- American Apparel cotton short sleeve tee $16 -- Maiw teardrop and pearl necklace $400 7. THE "IT" JEAN: MIH high waist denim with gold buttons $270 -- L.A.M.B. convertible clutch tote $425 -- Old Navy gold bikini $40 -- Subversive for Target multi-layered beaded necklace $59.99 -- Splendid stripe tank top $54

"Summer is a season that demands versatility -- great looks for every occasion from days at the office to backyard barbecues to rooftop cocktails," said Style.com's Meenal Mistry. "Our summer shopping guide gives you seven wardrobe staples -- all priced under $500 -- that can be endlessly mixed and matched to have you looking stylish for any event."

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