I'm Shopping for Summer—60 Under-$100 Pieces From H&M, Zara, and Shopbop
Confession: I’m counting down the days until summer. I know any rational person would look at their calendar and say, "Honey, we’re still in spring,” but I don’t care. As much as I love everything about spring, it pales in comparison to summer for me. I could be partially biased toward summer being the best season. (After all, my zodiac sign is cancer, and I’m perpetually dreaming of living in a Cult Gaia resortwear campaign.) But really, it’s just because summer is the time of exploration in every sense of the word. It’s ideal for jetting off to Paris or the beach to serve some travel looks, but it’s also the best time to explore the terrains of your personal style. This season grants us permission to shed the layers, embrace more relaxed staples, and maybe even dip our toes into more risqué trends.
Basically, living your best life is easier when it’s hot outside. And while I could easily rant about the benefits of summer for days, I figured it’s more productive to round up the best summer clothing to get you excited about the new season. Ahead, you’ll find 60 affordable, trendy fashion finds for the summer. If these under-$100 pieces don’t get you excited, you can consider yourself an anti-summer person.
A cute pearl necklace to pair with all your summer ensembles.
Call me cliché, but the color of this slip dress makes me want to wear it by the water.
If you love Levi’s Ribcage jeans, this miniskirt version is right up your alley.
Pearl chokers are basically a part of every summer starter pack.
Having a cute hair clip on hand for when you need to pull your hair back on a hot day is something you’ll never regret.
Everyone needs a perfect floral slip, and this one happens to come in sizes 1x to 3x.
If your office is freezing in the summer, this top is ideal.
The ombré hue on this slip dress is stunning.
My Jacquemus bucket hat is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Next: 6 Summer Trends Everyone Will Wear in 2022
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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