This might sound extreme, but I was literally still wearing my fall coats up until the end of April in New York City thanks to its notoriously finicky weather. Granted, I do run cold, but temperatures were still in the 40s and 50s. Now that it’s finally heating up here, I’m beyond thrilled to start thinking about warm-weather clothes again.
I tend to wear only skirts and dresses, so naturally, my wish list is filled with them this season. I’m especially eyeing 100% cotton pieces and airy slip dresses from brands like Araks, Brooke Callahan, Guizio, Matteau, Rat Boi, Rue Sophie, St. Agni, With Jéan, and more. Beyond that, I can never have enough tank tops, so I’ll also be updating my basics with brands like CDLP, Flore Flore, Gap, and J.Crew.
As for shoes, I’m usually in low heels like kitten-heel sandals or breathable flats like Camper‘s mesh Mary Janes and the Gimaguas Bailarina Neopreno pair I’ve been wanting. Keep scrolling to shop these pieces and more below.
Dresses
RAT BOI
’90s Bias Slip Dress
This is the perfect ’90s-inspired slip dress for summer. Between the midi length, A-line skirt, and sweetheart neckline, I just know it will look so flattering on. Plus, it’s made from breathable 100% woven cotton sateen.
Brooke Callahan
Halter Dress
How cute is this Brooke Callahan dress?
Enza Costa
Bias Slip Dress
Enza Costa makes such good elevated basics.
A dainty little 100% silk Araks dress.
J.Crew
Cotton Voile Scallop-Trim Babydoll Dress
I’d wear this under-$100 J.Crew baby-doll dress on its own or as a cover-up to the beach.
Réalisation always has the best dresses.
MATTEAU
Gathered Organic Cotton-Poplin Halterneck Maxi Dress
A cotton halter dress is one of those foolproof, effortless outfits for summer.
SIR
Panettone Twist Midi Dress
I recently had my color analysis done and was surprised to find out orange looks good on me.
In the summer, I’m constantly wearing dresses with kitten-heel sandals.
Rixo
Bexley Lurex Midi Dress in Multi Cara Floral Black
I like simple dresses with interesting details that make them feel unique.
ST. AGNI
Tencel Lyocell Halterneck Midi Dress
I’d love to add this St. Agni dress to my summer wardrobe.
Free People
Onda Drop-Waist Tube Midi Dress
This $78 strapless dress is the kind of staple you’ll wear over and over.
Free People
Darling Midi Dress
This one is from Free People’s in-house label Free-est.
Skirts
I love a knee-length skirt.
DEIJI STUDIOS
Loop Organic Cotton Midi Skirt
Olga Joan
Bias Mini Skirt
I’m obsessed with the colorful mix-and-match tank tops and skirts from Olga Joan.
I like the shape of this one from With Jéan.
Free People
Lowen Midi Skirt
Several of our editors own this midi skirt, which comes in many different colors.
I’ll always love a pleated skirt.
Tank Tops
FLORE FLORE
Jill Organic Cotton-Jersey Tank
Based in Amsterdam, Flore Flore makes high-quality basics.
ZARA
Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt
This $18 Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt from Zara was in the Who What Wear 100 for spring 2026.
CDLP
Ribbed Tencel Lyocell and Cotton-Blend Jersey Tank
CDLP is one of my favorite brands for basics.
Swimwear
Aila Blue
Pica High-Waisted Boyshort Bikini Bottoms
Bond-Eye
Convertible Dara Tube Swim Top
Super-stretchy swimwear from Bond-Eye.
Mare Perpetua
Trip Halter Swim Top
Mare Perpetua is a sustainable swimwear label based in L.A.
HUNZA G
Xandra Original Crinkle Bikini
This Hunza G bikini will never go out of style.
Kitten-Heel Sandals
studio amelia
Wishbone 50 Heel in Black
I love Studio Amelia’s shoes.
Open Edit
Tori Kitten Heel Sandal
Senior editor Anna LaPlaca has told me how comfortable these kitten-heel sandals are.
AEYDE
Amara Patent-Leather Sandals
I never wear high heels—only two-inch-and-under shoes.
Ballet Flats
Gimaguas
Bailarina Neopreno
The Gimaguas Bailarina Neopreno flats are high up on my wish list.
ZARA
Neoprene Effect Ballet Flats With Pull Tab
I found this alternative from Zara as well, which is made of the same material.
