If you’re shopping for easy, breezy wardrobe staples, consider something in comfy chambray.
This versatile fabric is extremely breathable and light, which means it's perfect for the scorching days of summer. Plus, it’s a classic neutral that looks great with the rest of your summer clothing — whether you’re wearing a look that’s all white, colorful or full of fun patterns.
Style expert and founder of TheLVGuide.com, Lilliana Vazquez stopped by TODAY Friday with affordable ways to wear this fabric favorite.
This season, the lightweight material is being fashioned into a wide selection of pieces, including jumpsuits and tunics, dresses and tops and even shoes and accessories.
You can dress it up for a night out on the town (add a sparkly necklace or metallic sandals) or dress it down for a backyard barbecue (hello, flip-flops!). While you may be buying now, remember that chambray tops are great layering pieces all year-round.
Tops
Keep your cool during the dog days of summer in one of these airy chambray tops.
1. Zara Top With Asymmetric Back, $29.90
2. Hint of Mint Chambray and Lace Flyaway Tank, $29.99
3. Old Navy Chambray Button-Down Shirt, $26
4. Vanity Room Chambray Tie-Back Halter Top, $44.99
Bottoms
When neutral chambray is on the lower half of your outfit, the sky’s the limit on top. Pop on a plain white T-shirt or a colorful blouse and you’re good to go.
5. Pilcro Wide-Leg Chambray Jeans, $59.95
6. Old Navy Fit & Flare Chambray Skirt, $22
7. Lulus Marsha Blue Chambray A-Line Skirt, $44
8. Lulus Baez Blue Chambray Maxi Skirt, $49
9. Madewell Shorewalk Cover-up Pants, $49.99
One-pieces
For those times when the last thing you need is to make another decision, keep it simple with an all-in-one. These pieces make getting dressed a cinch.
10. Subtle Luxury Tasseled Chambray Tunic, $88
11. Zara Off-the-Shoulder Dress, $49.90
12. Zara Dress With Asymmetrical Frill, $49.90
13. Zara Jumpsuit With Cut-out Shoulders, $49.90
14. Old Navy Embroidered-Front Chambray Shift Dress, $34
15. 3Hearts Printed Chambray Romper, $24.99
16. 3Hearts Chambray Fit & Flare Dress, $34.99
17. Lulus Happiest Days Light Blue Embroidered Chambray Dress, $49
18. Bisou Bisou Chambray Jumpsuit, $49
Shoes and Accessories
If you want to add just a touch of chambray, try the trend with fun shoes and accessories.
19. Red Dress Boutique Grand Plié Denim Lace-up Flats, $21.50
20. ASOS LOST pointed ballet flats, $23
21. Go Jane Social Climber Faux Denim Heels, $12.95
22. La Mer Collections Denim-silver Del Mar Double Wrap Watch, $50
23. Olivia Miller Demi Denim Zip-Trim Backpack, $33
TODAY.com contributor Lisa A. Flam is a news and lifestyles reporter in New York. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.