42 Anti-Trend Summer Finds That Are Classic, Chic, and Premium Looking

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The warmer weather is finally upon us, and while I'm not one to run out and buy an endless amount of new clothing every time the weather changes, I do love selecting a small but mighty number of new-season pieces to give my wardrobe a fresh and of-the-moment touch.

Now, don't get me wrong. I love a fun statement trend, but when it comes to finally making my purchases this summer, I'm all about the quiet-luxury pieces. I'm shopping for investment items that are classic, chic, and premium looking and will unquestionably elevate every summer outfit and see me through many seasons to come. Below are some long-lasting summer staples that are easy enough to weave into any year, no matter what trends come and go.

Keep scrolling as I highlight 42 luxe-looking summer staples for every budget, from ballet flats to oversize button-downs.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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