Thanks to JCPenney and Collective Voice for sponsoring this post. So many vibrant summer outfits await!

I officially had my first pool party and what’s even better…it was a ladies-only pool party! While pool parties are usually full of splashing kids, we decided to do our own before the crazies get out of school. A few girlfriends in cute outfits and sunglasses, sipping drinks and chatting about upcoming summer vacations and festivities. Summer is the best! And there’s always a lot of fun on the calendar–things like trips, BBQs, and summer concerts that call for a few new outfits and accessories.

Right now, JCPenney has the most fun and tropical selection of tops, bottoms, dresses, and accessories that are perfect for your summer plans! So let a few of these favorites slide into your DMs. You can shop online (my favorite) or in-store with great deals to stretch your dollar!

12 Tropical Sundamentals To Wear Out and About This Summer

Ryegrass Womens Mid Rise Wide Leg Jean

These jeans are classic, like Jackie Kennedy Onassis. What a stunning pair to wear to lunch with your girlfriends or out to dinner. So crisp, so clean, and you will turn heads wherever you go. Great price!

St. John’s Bay Womens Mid Rise Soft Short

Tropical vibes all around with these fun shorts that are as light as they are colorful. Pair them with a simple white tee and you’ve got the perfect summer outfit. And under $16 too!

St. John’s Bay Mid Rise Secretly Slender Denim Capris

Capris are a summertime staple and became popular in the 1950s and inspired by the Italian isle of Capris. Today they’re trending just as hard. I love this pair from JCPenney because the fit is just right and there are so many fun summer colors to choose from!

Liz Claiborne Womens V Neck Sleeveless Blouse

I live for tops under $20 and the ruffles on this one are so feminine, making for a breezy blouse that is amazing for a 4th of July picnic and then later in the summer when things really start to heat up. I’d tuck this one into white shorts or pants.

Liz Claiborne Womens Sleeveless Blouse

Here’s another summer-perfect top for around $20! Love the floral vibes on this one, and of course the ruffled sleeve. Don’t miss your size on this one!

a.n.a Womens Round Neck Sleeveless Tank Top

I love this chambray tank that looks so incredibly comfy. It’s a top you’ll want to throw on time and again because it makes such a pretty and easy outfit. Under $20 right now!

Mynah Artistic Blooms Womens Exotic One Piece Swimsuit

This swimsuit was made for fun in the sun. Whether you’re headed to a beach in Hawaii or your community pool, the coverage on this suit is perfection! Was $75, now under $30!

New! Womens Embroidered Baseball Cap

I’m a total hat person and if you look through my Instagram feed, I’m probably wearing a hat in half of those photos. But I love to switch it up and this hat is SO MUCH FUN! What a summer hat! This absolutely made its way to my cart and I feel like I scored for under $13!

New! Muk Luks Womens Slide Sandals

Here’s another fun find for under $20. I LIVE in slides in the summer, especially because I’m always running my kids to a friend’s house or headed out in the yard to water the plants. And if you know the Muk Luk brand, you know how fabulous it is! Grab these summer slides while they’re in stock!

New! Torgeis Womens Aurelia Flat Sandals

While these might be a bit on the splurgy side, they are drop dead gorgeous. And I don’t think the photo does them justice. That braided strap hugs and curls around your ankles to create a real WOW statement.

St. John’s Bay Womens Mid Rise Bermuda Short

Every gal needs a pair of white shorts and when you can get them for only $16, that’s a STEAL! In fact, you might want to grab a few pairs of these Bermudas because they come in plenty of colors!

St. John’s Bay Sleeveless Shift Dress

I may have saved the best for last! This light and airy shift dress is around $22 right now!! Dress it up for a sunset garden party or dress it down as a daily outfit. I love versatile dresses like this that can be fancy and chill at the same time. WHAT A SNAG!

So grab a few fun items to fuel your summer fun. JCPenney is constantly surprising me and so many of my favorite pieces have come from there. Here’s to all your summer plans and looking fabulous while you do them!