Clockwise from top left: Floral jumpsuit by Topshop, $80; Bikini top, $65 and bottom, $65 by Maaji; Earrings by J.Crew, $58; Sunglasses by Banana Republic, $98; Cashmere scarf by Nordstrom, $99; Dress by H&M, $59.99, Striped top by Madewell, $55; Red trousers by Topshop, $75; Pointed flats by Forever 21, $19.90; Satin skirt by H&M, $59.99; Pouch by Banana Republic, $68; Holographic agenda by Ban.do, $28; Chuck Taylor by Converse, $60. 

Deep blues, fiery reds, hot pinks, and pops of ethereal hues. When looking for summer style inspo, it’s easy for our iPhone-obsessed selves to forget that finding it can be as simple as looking up. The sky, namely during sunsets, can be a major source of visual stimulation. Ever consider why nobody in the history of humanity has gotten sick of looking at a sunset? Like, ever? It’s physically impossible to turn away. Unless, of course, technology is precluding you from noticing your surroundings. Which leads us to the main point of this post: Wake up! Mother Nature knows what she’s doing, and her sunset color ideas are just begging to be borrowed and showcased in our warm-weather wardrobes.

For work, play and everything in between, we’ve discovered (with sunset skies as our muse) the perfect summer pieces for standout style—pieces that’ll turn heads, incite compliments, and brighten up your Instagram account in one fell swoop. In punched-up, splashy shades, they’re the high-impact essentials you need for stylish summer workdays, beach BBQ hopping, and rooftop cocktailing. -AZ