I'm a Fashion Editor—Here's Everything in My Cart From Banana Republic for Summer

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I went to Banana Republic to peruse the latest shopping finds and found a mix of pieces primed for the first weeks of summer and upcoming vacation days. Beautiful dresses with A-line silhouettes feel perfect for anything from warm days in the Hamptons to weddings in the Mediterranean. Sleek thong sandals are an outfit-finishing piece to wear with relaxed drawstring straight-leg trousers and linen shorts alike. White jeans crafted in a classic '90s silhouette are a great piece to wear with everything from button-up shirts to soft cashmere knits.

Each of the items on my shopping list has a classic, timeless quality that goes beyond trends, so you can wear them this summer as well as many seasons ahead. Ahead, shop my edit of the best Banana Republic shopping finds that are fashion-editor approved.

Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.