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Summer Outfit Inspo: 20 Affordable Summer Outfit Ideas

Writer's picture: Sarah ErteltSarah Ertelt

Summer means farmer's markets, state fairs, camping trips, and more! Buying some new sweat-proof summer outfits doesn't have to break the bank.


Whether you plan on spending summer hiking and hot tubbing at a cabin, exploring a new city, or simply walking down the street to a nearby farmer's market, it's important to have summer outfits that are breathable, chic, and affordable!


In this article you'll find outfit ideas for three favorite summer activities:

  1. Hiking & Camping

  2. Farmer's Markets

  3. State Fairs


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30 Affordable Summer Outfit Ideas

Below are 20 outfit pieces to help you build the perfect summer wardrobe. If you're looking for a mountain trip outfit, pair some breathable hiking shorts with a high-neck crop top for a classic look that you can wear anywhere!


If you want to make your trip to the farmer's market extra special, pair a patterned maxi skirt with a waist belt and flowy top - perfect to wear to the farmer's market or the state fair!


Summer Mountain Trip Outfit Ideas


If your idea of a fun summer weekend is hiking up a mountain or sitting by a campfire, you'll need some good waterproof and sweatproof clothes to bring with you!


These Waterproof Stretch Hiking Shorts are perfect for anything outdoors whether you're hiking, kayaking, camping, or playing sports outside. They have zip pockets and a belt for extra support!


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CRZ YOGA Stretch Waterproof Hiking Shorts

If you want to wear long pants on your hikes (great protection from bugs and poison ivy), opt for some lightweight hiking pants instead! These Women's Quick Dry Hiking Pants are lightweight, breathable, and water resistant with a waist band.


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BALEAF Women's Hiking Pants

Sports bra crop tops are the perfect summer top for anything active! These longline Butterluxe Sports Bras are the perfect tank top with the support of a bra for hiking, kayaking, or just walking around the neighborhood. This sports bra crop top comes in 27 different colors and 6 different sizes.


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CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Womens Square Neck Longline Sports Bra

If you prefer a high-neck sports bra, these sports bra crop tops are the perfect workout bra that you can bring on your next mountain trip:


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Natural Feelings Nudi Sports Bras

If you plan on exploring a mountain town instead of doing a hard hiking workout, bring some overalls and your favorite t-shirt for the perfect summer mountain outfit!

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Summer Outfit Inspo

These Levi's Women's Apron Overalls are a durable material that will last you for years! Pair some overalls with a graphic t-shirt and beanie for the perfect mountain outfit this summer.


For mountain outfit accessories, consider supporting an indigenous brand this year. Inner Wolf Jewelry has hand-made jewelry that's always nickel and lead free, and supports a local artist. Kokom Scrunchies are long-lasting hair ties that are always handmade, and was founded by 9 year-old Maya from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.


These are both affordable ways to support a local business and get some adorable summer accessories!


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Inner Wolf Silver Dagger Earrings

Farmer's Market Summer Outfits


If you're looking for some summer outfit inspo for visits to the farmer's market, flowy summer dresses are the perfect way to look cute and stay cool on a sticky summer morning! If you want to skip paying for a Free People dress, try one of these affordable dupes available on Amazon:


This floral embroidered dress comes in 19 different colors:


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Women Floral Embroidered Dress | Maxi

This summer workout romper is perfect for the hottest of days this summer:


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ANRABESS Women Summer Workout Romper | Mini

This patterned maxi dress comes in 9 different colors and is the perfect maximalist outfit to wear this summer! This rococo dress is perfect to pair with some cowboy boots to a summer concert, farmer's market, or date night!


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Women Floral Casual Summer Dress | Maxi, Sleeveless

If you're looking for a casual dress to throw on during a cool summer evening, this Oversized Patchwork Dress is the perfect affordable Free People dupe:


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SAUKOLE Women’s Oversized Casual Sweatshirt Patchwork Dress

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Farmer's Market Outfit Inspo

Don't forget to bring a cute tote bag or picnic basket with you to the farmer's market so you don't need to use a plastic bag!


State Fair Outfit Ideas


The State Fair is usually in late summer and the hottest month of the year. Sometimes it's even too hot to wear tight activewear to walk around! At the state fair this year, try wearing some Casual Denim Shorts instead. Thankfully, "boyfriend" or "mom" shorts with a looser fit are in style, and might even be more comfortable than some thick tight leggings:


These shorts come in 6 sizes and are less than $40!


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Women's High Waist Jean Shorts Casual Raw Hem Straight Leg Summer Denim Shorts

These comfy linen shorts are more lightweight than denim shorts and are probably the coolest option on a hotter than hot August day at the State Fair! These comfy linen shorts are the perfect summer outfit inspiration for hot days:


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Comfy Drawstring Casual Elastic Waist Pure Color Shorts

If you're not already wearing a sports bra tank top, this two-pack of summer tank tops is less than $30 and lets you pick two different colors!


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KKJ 2 Pack Womens Tank Tops

Wearing some linen shorts and a loose tank top is the cutest and most affordable summer outfit when the weather is hotter than 90 degrees!


The State Fair means plenty of walking, so make sure to bring some comfortable chunky sneakers. Don't worry about getting your favorite white sneakers dirty since these are also machine washable!


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New Balance Women's Classic Sneaker

Finally, Dad hats are the perfect way to hide sweaty hair during the summer. Put your hair into a braid and thread it through the hole of a baseball cap for a cute summer look!


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Embroidered Brushed Cotton Women’s Baseball Hat

Whether your favorite summer activity is going hiking, going to the farmer's market, or going to a fair, it's not hard to find affordable and cute summer outfits!


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