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Spring weather can be all over the place — and before you know it, we’re sweating through summer. Thankfully, you don’t need a whole new wardrobe to keep up. The key? Lightweight pieces for summer that are breathable, versatile, and easy to wear now during mild spring days and on into the summer heat!
Today, I’m sharing some lightweight pieces from Kohl’s that check all the boxes. These wardrobe staples are perfect for creating comfortable spring to summer outfits that you can wear now and later. AND, they’re all under $40! Let’s dive into the pieces I’m loving right now!
Kohl’s has TONS of great options that are affordable, stylish, and comfortable. Seriously! They carry a wide range of sizes, including straight, petite, plus, and tall, so it’s easy to find clothes that work for you. Plus, with shopping options like in-store and curbside pickup, Kohl’s makes it convenient to shop.
SIZING: I’m 5’6″ and usually S/M or 6 in clothes and 8.5 to 9 in shoes.
5 Lightweight Pieces for Summer
1. Stretchy, Lightweight Pants
These pants can be worn in casual outfits and for work. They are lightweight, making them a great option that you can wear now and into summer. Plus, the fabric is stretchy, so they’re really comfortable! 🙌 They come in 3 colorways, including a very pretty light pink and a pretty light blue. See them HERE. Find them in plus sizes HERE. I’m wearing size 6.
2. Comfy T-Shirt
If you’re looking for some affordable, lightweight T-shirts, this shirt is a good option! I own it in 3 colors, and I like how it’s on the thinner side but isn’t as thin or as clingy as a tissue tee. It’s under $10 and comes in TONS of colorways HERE. I size up to M in it for a more relaxed fit through the torso.
By the way, I’ve owned this denim jacket for a while in a medium wash, and I like it so much that I finally got it in the lighter wash. Love it! It’s sturdy and structured but really stretchy so you can still be comfortable. It’s only $36.99 right now, too! Find it HERE. I wear size S.
Shop for the Outfit:
Tee: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size M)
Pants: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size 6)
Jacket: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size S)
3. Lightweight Jacket
If you’re looking for lightweight layers for summer, this utility jacket is one to check out! It’s super lightweight, made for summer, and it’ll work just as fluidly as a utility jacket does in other seasons. It’s available in olive green and in an off-white ecru version. See them both in straight sizes HERE. Find it in petite sizes HERE and plus sizes HERE. I wear size S.
These jeans are not one of the lightweight pieces that I’m highlighting for summer, but they are noteworthy — they’re SO good! I shared them recently in this post. They are sturdy and thick but are also STRETCHY and COMFY. They also have a stretchy, elastic waistband for all-day comfort while sitting and moving! 🙌 I own them in both the dark wash and in black, and I’ve worn them nonstop ever since getting them. And they’re only $39.99! Find them HERE. I wear size 6.
Shop for the Outfit:
Tee: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size M)
Jeans: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size 6)
Jacket: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size S)
4. Lightweight Dress
In the summer, fabric is key for dresses! This dress is made of cotton and spandex. It’s soft and really lightweight, but it looks so polished and pulled together! Bonus points? The BELT is STRETCHY and comfortable! (I’d honestly buy this just for the belt, haha!) And the dress is only $34.99, HERE! I’m wearing size S.
Shop for the Outfit:
Dress: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size S)
Sandals: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size 9)
5. Breezy Pants (my favorites!)
I got these pants last summer and ended up living in them! They are SO comfortable! They’re satiny smooth, have an elastic waistband, and are incredibly breathable. I barely had to wear shorts last summer thanks to these! They have a bit of sheen to them, so you can wear them in casual outfit, like I’m doing here, or you can dress them up for work! These are one of my VERY FAVORITE lightweight pieces for summer! They come in 4 solid colors and 2 prints in straight sizes, HERE. Find them in petite sizes HERE and plus sizes HERE. I wear size S.
One note is that different colorways are different lengths. One of the prints I got last year is ankle length while this navy pair and the other print that I recently showed are full length. Also, the flaxseed colorway seems to be a different fabric than the rest. That’s all to say just pay close attention to the lengths on the models when you order, noting which pairs appear shorter and longer. Totally worth buying, though! I seriously LOVE these pants!
Shop for the Outfit:
Tee: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size M)
Pants: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size S)
Jacket: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size S)
Sandals: c/o Kohl’s (wearing size 9)
These are 5 lightweight pieces you can take into summer to make summer style SUPER easy this year!
More Pieces to Wear This Summer
There are more great summer pieces than just the ones I featured, too. I rounded up more below, so check them out!
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