Summer is a time to let your hair down and start enjoying the glorious weather! During the months of June-August San Diego is known for an average high of 76 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. What does this mean when it comes to defining San Diego style? I like to call it California-Laid-Back-Chic!
Basically, our city is an active one, so styles need to be comfy yet chic. We are casual but do dress up when the occasion permits. Make sure to pack lightweight cotton and silk clothing, jeans, t-shirts, shorts and summer-type dresses for the warm days and a either a fitted jacket or a lightweight sweater for the cool evenings. During the day, always have handy your “sunnies” (sunglasses) and a cool hat like a Fedora.
There are many boutiques located throughout the quaint neighborhoods of San Diego offering great summer fashion and below are just a few of my favorites:
Maggie B
One of my favorite’s to shop in for summer attire is Maggie B in the chic area of Rancho Santa Fe. I love to shop here for everything from summer day dresses to resort wear. This is the perfect boutique to pick up the latest lightweight denim Capri’s during your vacation in San Diego. They are known for carrying both hard-to-find European and American designers at various price points. Be sure to check out the one-of-a-kind pieces of the local jewelry designs of Sette Divini Jewelry!
Location: 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (map)
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The Shopaholics Boutique
One of our newer boutiques in the trendy urban area of Little Italy, The Shopaholics Boutique, features the latest summer obsessions of bright bold colors to current prints! I love the uptown smart high-low dresses, shorts, and retro-80’s inspired asymmetrical cuts. The featured men’s line is a sought after Miami brand and only carried here on the west coast. With new merchandise arriving every week this boutique is a must see!
Location: 1506 India Street, San Diego, California 92101 (map)
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Girls from the Park
If resale shops are your thing, which it is for me, I highly recommend Girls from the Park, located in the quaint neighborhood of Point Loma. This modern spin on resale shops carries go-to brands that add instant polish to any summer attire. They are great at featuring the current summer wear and with the owner being a native San Diegian, she really knows our casual yet chic approach. I also love that they feature vintage pieces as well. You can be rest assured to find a one-of-a-kind summer addition here.
Location: 3034 Cañon St, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)
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LeBelAge Boutique
My last, but certainly not least, recommendation on finding summer styles would be at LeBelAge Boutique, located on the chic shopping street of Mission Hills. The owner is always ahead of the game when it comes to seasonal style. The cotton maxi dresses, blouses, Capri’s and tunics are a perfect summer solution to any wardrobe. This boutique is a one-stop-shop in finding the perfect summer ensemble including jewelry and accessories. You won’t believe the fabulous price points and will be the talk of your town when you get home!
Location: 1607 West Lewis Street, San Diego, California 92103 (map)
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Happy shopping!