'90s Minimalism Is My Summer Aesthetic—This Is My Capsule Wardrobe
Timeless.

When I think of the easiest and chicest way to dress—especially in summer—it always comes back to '90s minimalism. I can't think of anything else that feels more intuitively effortless.
Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein were at the helm of this era of fashion. When it comes to style icons, no one embodied it better than Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who remains the ultimate reference point. She had a way of mixing high and low—Yohji Yamamoto, Prada, Miu Miu, and Ann Demeulemeester with Gap T-shirts and Levi's jeans.
That same anti-trend aesthetic endures today in brands like The Row, Khaite, Toteme, St Agni, and Cos—all known for their elevated basics and uniform approach to dressing.
When it's over 80°F, I want to wear as little as possible without sacrificing looking put-together. For me, it's all about classic, timeless staples that work year-round, and right now, here's what's on heavy rotation.
White Tank Tops
When I'm at home or running errands, I usually wear the Hanes Boys' Ecosmart Cotton Tanks, which are $11 for a pack of five.
Simple Skirts
Everyday Shoes
Finding the perfect summer shoes can be so tricky that Talia Mayden recently made a TikTok series testing different pairs for 10,000 steps or more every day for over a month. Honorable mentions included the Tory Burch Runway Ballet and the Ecco Biom C-Trail, but the winner was the Dana by Camper. I have a pair from the brand and can confirm they're the most comfortable shoes I own.
Long Dresses
Black Sunglasses
I wear sunglasses every day, which I've written about before.
Chic Bags
Light Layers
Gold Jewelry
Quince has a line of 14K gold pieces.
I just came across the Korean brand Numbering on Ssense.
Essential Denim
People close to me have said they've never seen me in jeans, which is mostly true. Still, I want to be that person who's found their perfect pair. I think a capsule wardrobe has to have at least one pair of great denim—and that's what I'm working on. I've been meaning to get a pair of long overdue 501 '90s Jeans from Levi's,
Another one of our editors Tara Gonzalez recently vouched for these Levi's 501 Mid Thigh Shorts.
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