From easy button downs to dressier shorts, here are six outfit formulas that chic moms are wearing this summer. Sometimes we complicate getting ready by overthinking each small detail of the outfit pairing, so follow this guide to perfectly pair your base garments to set the rest of the look up for success. From there, it’s easy to add texture through accessories and layering. These are the go-to, never-fail options many of us already have in our closets, it’s just a matter of styling.

Interested in more wardrobe combinations? Check out How to Style a Wide-Leg Cropped Pant and How to Style a Lady Jacket for each tried and true piece styled multiple ways.

Now for the first formula…