In the second chapter of my summer styling series, we’re building outfits around vintage tap shorts and a classic silk scarf—two warm-weather essentials with endless potential. These standout pieces may come from decades past, but they’re anything but dated. Paired with modern staples from Nordstrom, they become versatile anchors for outfits that feel fresh, effortless, and unique.

In case you missed vol I:

Summer Styling: Blend of Old and New

Katie Casper

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May 17

In this summer edition of my styling series, we’re bringing vintage staples into the warm-weather months with ease. Whether it’s a luxe ‘70s collar necklace or breezy linen pants from decades past, t…

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What to wear with: vintage silk tap shorts

• Mango crewneck sweater

• Roxanne Assoulin paracord necklace

  • Paracord anything and everything this summer

• Vitamin A broderie anglaise shorts

  • The emerald sage color is so unique

• Indego Africa palm tote

  • An essential summer tote, city to beach

• Reformation bloomer shorts

• Polo Ralph Lauren cotton rugby shirt

• The Row Emilie crocheted raffia bag

What to wear with: a vintage scarf

• Le Specs poseidon deux oval sunglasses

  • The gold lenses are so chic

• By Adina Eden pinky ring

• Maje triangle scarf

  • Perfectly shaped to tie around the waist

• Doen traveler embroidered crop top

• Henelle silk scarf

• Vince fluid straight leg pants

• Jeffrey Campbell gummy ankle strap sandal

  • The Chloe dupe we’ve all been waiting for

Summer dressing may be my favorite - there’s so much freedom from textures to color to shape. It’s easy and effortless and should always feel ‘fun’. Hopefully, these vintage pairings inspire you to explore your own repertoire and take risks with the rising temps!