The 14 Must Haves Our Editors Are Shopping Right Now
Halfway through June and days in the sun, iced coffees in hand, and the need for a wardrobe that goes from work to weekend, city to sand, in a snap are a must. That's exactly what our editors are fixated on this month — walkable sandals with a stylish edge, fringed beach totes (that we'd take to the office, too!), and a breezy, beautiful maxi dress that should be in every woman's closet this season. Add the essentials — and the little extras — our editors are shopping this month when you scroll.
Beach totes should be roomy enough for all your essentials and cool enough to tow around in the city, too — this Madewell Riveria tote ($78) fits the bill for under $100.
— Hannah McKinley, editor
Getting dressed in the morning is such a struggle for me that I'm now stocking up on tons of easy, breezy pieces. A romper, like this Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Gingham Drawstring Romper ($98), is the perfect one-and-done seasonal staple that'll get me dressed and out of the house in no time. Just pair it with some cool kicks, and you’re pretty much done.
— Samantha Sutton, assistant editor
After the announcement of the upcoming Eddie Borgo x Target collaboration, I have found myself time and time again pouring over the jewelry designer’s edgy meets sleek pieces. This Safety Chain Cuff ($315) tops my list for Summer, thanks to its effortless design — perfect for taking my look from day to night.
— Aemilia Madden, assistant editor
The other day I found myself facing a Summer fashion dilemma: wearing a top with superlarge armholes that completely reveal your bra. I quickly grabbed a sexy something I’d purchased for Valentine’s Day and made it work, but realized I should probably stock up on cute, strappy options should this happen again. Free People’s Dream of Me Underwire Bra ($48) has fun details on both the top and the sides, meaning it’ll work with those oversize shirts and look cute peeking out of the top of tanks. Problem solved.
— SS
I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of Summer sneakers for a while now, but after writing about the launch of Adidas's new Stan Smiths, I was sold. The honeycomb leather is a fresh spin on white sneakers I've never seen before, so I'm snapping up a pair as soon as they are available on June 1.
— AM
This Summer, I'm wearing my classic stripes with a twist on this sweet Tibi cami dress ($398) that I can dress up for an outdoor wedding or dress down with flat sandals on a lazy weekend.
— HM
The Killspencer M-22 ($475) is like the animorph of the bag world. It transforms from a tote bag to a backpack, which makes it ideal for both work and play. So no matter where I’m headed after a day at the office, I can toss it over my shoulder and go.
— AM
While I'm truly not big into heels, styling these Paul Andrew x J.Crew snakeskin lace-ups ($598) for a fashion shoot was really fun. I couldn’t believe how comfortable they were, and they gave me a major confidence boost, seeing as they're so eye-catching!
— Sarah Wasilak, editorial assistant
Summer travel means finding a look that's comfy enough for the plane (and warm enough for all that AC!) without actually wearing my sweats. Enter these easy Vince pants ($325) as the perfect solution. Bonus: you can throw them on over your suit when you finally get to the beach.
— HM
After seeing how many ways you can style a slitted skirt, I've been meaning to add one to my Summer wardrobe. This AIR by Alice + Olivia option ($176) is casual enough for daytime but can definitely be dressed up for date night, making it the perfect piece to work into my rotation.
— SS
I'm fully embracing the one-piece this season, and this Marysia Halter Malliot ($315) is simple and sleek, with a touch of flirty scalloped edges — not to mention it'll look even better with a tan.
— HM
The one Summer trend I've yet to try? Culottes. I love the breeziness of this lightweight O’2nd jumpsuit ($450) and think it's such a functional piece. Why not make things easy for myself and try out the silhouette with one easy, throw-on-and-go piece?
— SW
I have an outdoor wedding coming up this month, and I'm crazy about this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent silk maxi dress ($263, originally $375). It's eye-catching without being too over-the-top, and I can only imagine how comfortable dancing in this movable design would be.
— SW
A walkable heel is a Summer necessity, which make these Isabel Marant sandals ($990) a worthy splurge — as functional as they are downright cool.
— HM