The 40 Summer-Ready Pieces Worth Ogling, According to a Fashion Editor
Your summer wish list starts here.
Most Coveted is a shopping series sharing our editors' curation of the must-know items they can't stop thinking about.
I'm too embarrassed to admit how many hours I spend looking at products every day. Social media, my work and personal inboxes, my fellow editors' shopping roundups, and all the IRL fashion inspo on the streets of NYC are just a fraction of the places I see cool pieces every day. It's one thing to be surrounded by inspiration, but narrowing down my wish list is a whole different beast. But I did the heavy lifting and compiled a list of linen dresses, statement necklaces, designer bags, oversize sunglasses, retro sneakers, and even some beauty and wellness products I think you'll swoon over. Keep scrolling to find the pieces you'll reach for constantly, receive endless compliments on, and recommend nonstop.
In the words of Clueless's Cher Horowitz, "Oh no, you don't understand, this is an Alaïa! It's, like, a totally important designer." Are you also drooling over this bag?
Perfect wash. Perfect slouch. Perfect length.
All of Jenny Bird's pieces are made with intention. The built-in cylinder slider allows you to adjust to your preferred length. One day it's a choker, and the next, it's a long necklace.
Heat wave ready.
I love when a top also functions as a jewelry piece.
It's officially time to live in light and airy fabrics. I'm starting with these pull-on pants that I'm pretty certain feel like pajamas, but are more than socially acceptable to wear outside.
Brandon Blackwood's iconic trunks make any outfit more visually appealing. Your biggest challenge will be choosing one of the 25 colors available.
For your next summer soirée.
Fashion people in the city are sporting this utility-short trend. Take notes.
No makeup, oversize sunnies, and your favorite summer dress.
Thank me later for the matching pants.
Sublime.
This is your chance to channel your inner whimsy.
A belt that does the heavy lifting. Use it to elevate your simplest looks.
These just might be the chicest wedges I've seen to date.
The drop waist sold me, and then I realized the dress had pockets, too.
These under-$100 Tokyo shoes have taken over.
I'd style this top with a pair of baggy jeans and the heeled flip-flops below.
The only warning I'll give you about these shoes: Get ready to wear them nonstop this summer.
Look at that scoop neck.
You're looking at a wardrobe hero.
It's described as "fresh and unfussy" on the website, and I couldn't agree more.
A comfortable wireless bra under $30 is quite unheard of. Shop accordingly.
I'm envisioning this with a classic triangle bikini and my favorite sarong for an elevated vacation look.
It's called beauty rest for a reason.
We are in the era of fun sneakers. Add some color to your neutral outfits.
Effortlessly cool.
Yes, you can wear moccasins in the summer—these are proof.
I'll let you in on a little secret: This style features adjusters on the sides to ensure there's no gap at the waist, and the jeans feel perfectly tailored to you.
Get the look of a flat and the comfort of a sneaker before these go out of stock again.
This could be a cover-up or a layering piece. The choice is yours.
Lace skirts are everywhere. This one is $19 and headed to your cart.
Perfect for date night, a girls' night out, or a picnic in the park. This sweetheart top screams summer.
Who says you can't wear gray in the summer?
Make all of your crisp white button-ups jealous.
I want to let my curls free this summer, so I'm using this brush as a scalp massager while deep conditioning, and as a gentle detangler to glide through any knots before a wash-and-go.
This summer is all about repairing and revitalizing our damaged tresses.
My hair is the frizziest in the summer. I'll be using this leave-in anti-frizz hair spray to smooth my strands on the hot and humid days ahead.
A screenless band that monitors heart rate, sleep, recovery, oxygen, and metabolic signals? Sign me up.
This smart scale provides full-body insights, measuring muscle mass, body fat, and water composition more accurately than your standard scale. Use it to track your fitness goals this summer.
