The 11 Best Celebrity Outfits of Summer 2019 (So Far)

The official start of summer is still a day away, but it's felt like summer for months now, and we can all probably agree that the unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day weekend. Accordingly, celebrities have been out and about all over the world recently, wearing warm-weather looks that are just as appropriate in August (aka the dog days of summer).

It's admittedly a tough job to choose the best celebrity looks of summer when every day brings epic new ones to choose from. With Cannes and a slew of summer movie premieres, men's fashion weeks, and tropical vacations taking place as of late, there's been no shortage of stylish outfits.

This season has been all about color, dresses of every length, linen suiting, and strappy sandals, and we're here for all of it. Keep scrolling to see which 11 looks have reigned supreme thus far, and shop the key pieces needed to re-create them.

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If you can't get over how chic Elle Fanning's airport look is (thanks in part to the incredible accessories), you're not alone.

On Elle Fanning: Chanel belt bag; Gucci shoes; Louis Vuitton luggage

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This juicy orange dress is a refreshing departure from the sea of beige looks that were everywhere last season.

On Kendall Jenner: Bec + Bridge dress; Amina Muaddi shoes; Prada Nylon Shoulder Bag ($1590); Velvet Canyon Zou Bisou Sunglasses ($260); Eshvi earrings

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With this look, Rihanna proved that the utilitarian trend can be very cool and alluring.

On Rihanna: Fenty outfit

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The '90s are still alive and well in Kaia Gerber's wardrobe. Behold our new favorite way to wear a slip skirt.

On Kaia Gerber: Brandy Melville sweater; Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneakers ($55); Chanel sunglasses

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If you're going to wear an off-the-shoulder dress this summer, do as Kerry Washington did and wear one with a colorful print and full sleeves.

On Kerry Washington: Self-Portrait dress; Stalvey bag; Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong Shoes ($239)

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Pleated jeans are back, and Sophie Turner just wore them the way they should be worn. 

On Sophie Turner: Louis Vuitton top

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Emily Ratajkowski just proved that white dresses can actually look fresh and modern. 

On Emily Ratajkowski: Nasty Gal x Emrata Take Cover Faux Leather Belted Jacket ($140); Steve Madden Erin White Leather Mules ($80)

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This ethereal blue look that Kate Middleton just wore to Royal Ascot has to be one of our favorites from her this year.

On Kate Middleton: Elie Saab blouse, skirt, and bag; Gianvito Rossi 105 Metallic Leather Pumps ($745)

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Irina Shayk's Burberry dress is the classic way to embrace the still-going-strong logo trend.

On Irina Shayk: Burberry Giovanna Long Sleeve Belted Check Print Dress ($690); Celine sunglasses; Chanel sandals

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Chrissy Teigen clearly got the memo on summer 2019's It color with this fuchsia dress. 

On Chrissy Teigen: Claudia Li coat and dress; Gianvito Rossi Patent Leather & PVC Ankle-Strap Sandals ($815)

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Yes, you can wear the tweed trend in the summer. Allow J.Lo to show you how.

On Jennifer Lopez: Gucci Sleeveless Tweed Dress ($2700); Chanel bag; Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandals in Adobe Beige Suede ($398)

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Next up, the best celebrity outfits of spring 2019.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.