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By Franki Hobson
If less is more, then these seven chic pieces are more or less your entire summer capsule. They capture the season’s colours, mood and key trends: matching sets, sleeveless tops, wide-leg pants and A-line silhouettes that catch every breeze. Nothing clingy or loud; think timeless, relaxed and functional. A palette of chocolate, white, papaya, soft denim and natural linen in breathable cottons and linen blends keeps everything cool. And the real story is in the details: patch pockets, crochet trims and clean button fronts. Paired with sandals, ballerinas or even jellies, this capsule is ready to go anywhere: lunch, dinner, shopping, resort or summer socials.
1. White linen-blend cami
$15 C8062S26SLE035 SL Square Neck Linen-Blend Cami (white).
Sharp, modern and universally flattering, a square neckline is one of fashion’s quiet achievers. In white, it becomes a wardrobe workhorse, brightening anything it’s paired with and anchoring a summer palette. Linen blends resist the creasing dilemma of pure linen while retaining breathability and softness against the skin. Simple, crisp and smart, it’s the kind of staple that earns its keep.
Wear with: tailored linen blend shorts (2), crochet trim pants (4) or multi-stripe pants (7) for holiday vibes.
Kmart’s summer capsule captures the season’s ease with quality, on-trend essentials that keep style high and costs low, leaving more room for the holiday.
2. Ecru patch-pocket shorts
$22 C8005S26SHO020 Patch Pocket Short (ecru).
Ecru deserves its reputation as a modern neutral. In a tailored short, it becomes the ideal warm-weather all-rounder: airy enough for heat, polished enough for public viewing. A clean waistband and patch pockets give the silhouette structure, while the lighter tone works seamlessly with bright tops, earthy shades and linen blend layers. Quietly stylish, these shorts ground a contemporary summer wardrobe.
Wear with: papaya swing top (6) or crochet tank (3) for evening.
3. Melted chocolate crochet tank
$18 C8002S26KT023 SL Stitch Crochet Tank (melted Chocolate) 100% Cotton.
The matching suit set has moved well beyond menswear, reimagined for women as a textured, head-to-toe look or as versatile separates. A crochet tank brings subtle detail through its stitched neckline, turning a simple outfit into something considered. The melted-chocolate shade works beautifully with white, denim or ecru, while the combination of texture, structure and 100 per cent cotton ensures this quietly confident piece elevates everything around it.
Wear with: tailored shorts (2), matching or multi-stripe pants (4, 7).
4. Melted chocolate crochet pants
$28 C8005S26CPA045 Crochet Trim Pant (melted chocolate) 100% Cotton.
Part two of the summer suit act is the crochet pant. Instantly interesting yet surprisingly versatile, this cotton wide-leg style is light, comfortable and easy to wear. Worn with the matching tank, the full ensemble feels occasion-ready, proving that texture and crochet trimming can be just as effective as colour when building standout looks.
Wear with: camisole (1), crochet (3) or swing top (6).
5. Ecru denim halter dress
$30 C8062S26DRE101 SL Denim Halter Dress (ecru).
This denim halter dress is a quiet showstopper, doing all the heavy lifting for you with a sculpted neckline that frames the shoulders, vertical panelling that elongates the silhouette and softly structured denim that holds its shape without feeling stiff. Effortless in the way the best summer pieces are, it can turn an ordinary afternoon into a sun-drenched, golden hour moment the instant you slip it on.
Wear with: sunglasses, a wide-brim hat and confidence.
6. Papaya swing top
$18 C8062S26SLE002 SL Linen-Blend Swing Top (papaya).
Some pieces earn their place in a wardrobe by sheer attitude, and the swing top is one of them. It doesn’t cling; it glides, falling in a soft A-line that feels welcome in the heat and flattering from every angle. The gentle sway gives it movement and intention, a quiet upgrade from a standard tank, and it stays cool long after fitted styles give up.
Wear with: tailored shorts (2) or wide-leg pants (4, 7).
7. Multi-stripe crochet pant
$28 C8005S26CPA031 Crochet Pant (multi stripe) 100% Cotton.
There’s a certain ease to multi-stripe crochet pants, the kind that suggests you’ve mastered summer dressing without trying. Texture comes through the open weave, colour through soft, sun-faded stripes that feel joyful yet refined. They play well with almost any block shade: white, ecru, chocolate, papaya, black or denim.
From effortless basics to holiday-ready favourites, discover everything you need to create your summer capsule at Kmart.com
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