My 63-Year-Old Mom Knows What's Cool Before I Do—51 Items She's Predicting Everyone Will Wear in July
From Dragon Diffusion's new bag to Gap's designer-passing drawstring pants, discover the It items for July ahead.
I hate to admit it, but two things about my mom are undeniably true. First, she has an uncanny ability to spot what will be considered "cool" in fashion long before it hits the mainstream. Second, she’s almost always right. Fashion has always come naturally to her, and after more than five years in the industry—working in retail and later as an e-commerce stylist—she has a deep understanding of what people want to wear and how they want to wear it.
I don't usually turn to her for shopping recommendations, but plenty of her friends do. They regularly ask for her opinion before buying something for themselves or their kids. So, with the start of a new month, I decided it'd be fun to ask what she thinks chic dressers will be eyeing or buying in July and share it with Who What Wear readers.
In less than a day, she pulled together a beautifully crafted edit featuring everything from the new Dragon Diffusion bag, which would look stylish with a flowy dress and flip-flops in the Hamptons, to beaded flip-flops that are sure to be spotted on vacationers in Ibiza this summer.
Keep scrolling to discover her over 50 incredibly elegant fashion finds for summer.
Whether you're 30 or 60, this pretty blouse can be styled with trousers, jeans, or shorts.
Forget micro-shorts—long styles are dominating this summer.
A fail-proof addition to any summer outfit.
Size down for the best fit.
These look identical to the celeb-favorite Leset Kyoto pants.
Beaded sandals have quickly replaced jelly sandals as the chicest shoes to own this summer.
The perfect-fitting tee.
My mom and I have been noticing that fashion people in NYC and L.A. are suddenly wearing '00s-inspired cargo shorts again.
These also come in a gorgeous woven design.
Style with a straw clutch and kitten heels for an alfresco dinner.
The slim flip-flops we all know and love now come with a kitten heel.
Throw this over a bikini.
Grabbing these in white and brown.
Added to my wish list.
My mom knows a good dress when she sees one.
Turquoise is having a moment right now. Keep scrolling to see a pretty lace-trim blouse in the same shade.
Bottega Veneta's long Andiamo clutch with the top-handle is chic, but my mom thinks this new style is cooler.
Hailey Bieber and Who What Wear editors agree—an oversize long-sleeve shirt is the key to a chic outfit in 2026.
My mom sent me these since she knew I would love them, and she was right. The fabric, the color, and the relaxed design are perfection.
This mini tote also comes in red, brown, and black.
If you're heading to Nantucket, the Hamptons, or Sardinia this summer and you don't own a sleep dress, this is your sign.
Instead of a baseball cap or a straw hat, tie this around your head.
If you're already tired of flip-flops, opt for strappy slip-on sandals like these.
This simple tank will go with anything in your closet.
No one will believe you when you tell them you got this skirt from COS.
The Row's Barn Tote has been on my mom's wish list for months now, but she's deciding to save some money and opt for this designer-passing style that's a tenth of the price.
Chic.
My mom would style these pants with ballet flats and a open-knit sweater while I'd wear them with a slightly cropped, fitted tee and kitten-heel flip-flops.
My mom and I love Massimo Dutti's footwear selection because all the styles feel unique yet are very wearable.
Not your regular baseball-style raglan tee.
Solve your "I have nothing to wear" struggle with these highly versatile pants.
Dress this up with a cocktail dress or down with Bermuda shorts and a tee.
Count on it—this pretty summer top will earn you a lot of compliments.
I just tried Hailey Bieber's favorite jeans, and they're worth the hype.
Add a pop of color to your elegant summer outfits with these on-trend royal-purple wedges.
Stun-ning.
My mom knows the chicest dressers are obsessed with Aflalo right now. How fun are these shorts-meet-pants?
It's giving The Row.
Yes, Zara.
Not only are these jeans trend-forward, but they are also super comfortable.
This will make any denim outfit like 10 times more expensive.
I want to style this with a black bikini and wear it during my trip to Ibiza this summer.
The lug-like sole ensures these are comfortable for hours spent on foot.
The It wedding guest dress of summer 2026.
Add some personality to your summer dresses with this clutch.
This one-piece looks identical to the Hunza G ones.
Layered skirts are having a moment. I will be buying this one for my Spain trip this summer.
Loeffler Randall's summer collection is underrated.
My mom suggests taking this dress from summer to fall but layering it over black or white loose trousers.
My mom sent these to me right when they dropped because she knows how much I love the heeled version.
Oversize sunglasses are only getting more popular.
