Who What Wear's 30-Day Summer Wardrobe Challenge: 2016 Edition

by Michelle Scanga

Welcome to our second summer wardrobe challenge! In case you’re new to the series, here’s how it works: We’ve created a variety of fashion tips and challenges for you to test out over the course of 30 days, ultimately giving your style a mini makeover. Whether you follow along for the full 30 days or pop in for your favorite new outfit ideas, we encourage you to share your experience by posting to the hashtag #WWWsummer30. You in?

Scroll down to find out this round of challenges!

Day 1: Tag a friend you'd like to challenge to participate with you.

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Style du Monde

Day 2: Try the silk top–and-denim outfit combo.

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@chiaraferragni

Day 3: Make a dress with a deep-V neckline office-appropriate by layering a blouse underneath.

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Style du Monde

Day 4: Try wearing a sporty one-piece swimsuit as a casual bodysuit.

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Style du Monde

Day 5: Make your jeans 10x cooler with this two-step DIY trick.

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Style du Monde

Here's the easy tutorial.

Day 6: Stock your button-down shirt collection with a cool, updated option.

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Style du Monde

Shop our favorite on-trend blouses here.

Day 7: Try a new sunglasses shape.

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@madewell1937

Head here to find your next pair of sunglasses.

Day 8: Focus your outfit's attention on your sleeves.

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Collage Vintage

Day 9: Set time aside to organize the office-appropriate section of your wardrobe.

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JPMV

Day 10: Style a feminine piece with menswear-inspired shoes, like loafers.

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Vanessa Jackman

Day 11: Ease into your summer style with a mixed-weather look.

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Sincerely Jules

Day 12: Add something pink to your summer wardrobe.

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Style du Monde

Shop our favorite pale pink shoes here.

Day 13: Go preppy and bring back your favorite polo shirt.

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Style du Monde

Day 14: Wear two interesting black-and-white pieces together.

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Vanessa Jackman

Day 15: Update your vacation-ready essentials for under $100.

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@galagonzalez

Shop our current under-$100 obsessions here.

Day 16: Shop summer's It bag style.

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@shopdoen

Yes, the wicker bag. Shop the one featured in the photo here.

Day 17: Finally add a pair of cropped flares to your wardrobe.

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Look de Pernille

Nearly every Who What Wear editor owns this pair from J Brand.

Day 18: Wear your favorite off-the-shoulder piece.

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The Urban Spotter

Day 19: Keep an eye out for the boots you'll want for fall.

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Look de Pernille

Day 20: Mix two bold prints for a statement summer look.

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Style du Monde

Day 21: Dress up an athleisure-inspired jacket.

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Style du Monde

Day 22: Create an instant outfit by wearing a coordinating set.

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Gabi Fresh

Day 23: Plan a vintage shopping trip, and hunt for the coolest vintage tees.

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Look de Pernille

Day 24: Wear your classic white button-down in an unexpected way.

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We Wore What

Day 25: Try the double-choker look.

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@gighadid

Day 26: Add a leather belt to your outfit for an instantly put-together look.

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@symphonyofsilk

Day 27: Follow five new Instagram accounts for fresh outfit inspiration.

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@thestyleograph

Check out our latest roundup of under the radar accounts here.

Day 28: Show some leg in an elongating side-slit skirt.

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Collage Vintage

Day 29: Test out the breezy, wide-leg pants trend.

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Style du Monde

Shop our favorite wide-leg pants here.

Day 30: Personalize your next purchase by adding cute embroidery.

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The Styleograph

Shop our favorite embroidered tees here. (Bonus tip: This is a great gift idea!)

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