My Closet Needs a Major Overhaul—These 27 Chic Items From Madewell, J.Crew, and Sézane Were Highly Effective

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With temperatures in NYC rising, I took a good look at my summer wardrobe and decided it needs a 2026 upgrade. Yes, anti-trend basics like a good pair of linen trousers or a crewneck tee will never go out of style. But it never hurts to throw in some trend-forward items, like the colored jeans trend fashion people are wearing or the It-girl hack of tying a silk scarf as a bandana. It just so happens I've found plenty of pieces from Madewell, J.Crew, and Sézane that hit the mark.

Scroll down for my editor-approved list of low-lift, high-reward summer picks. From French women's classics like gingham capris and lace-trim dresses to Scandi summer new arrivals like woven totes and linen balloon pants. Ahead, 27 of the best Madewell, J.Crew, and Sézane finds for summer 2026. Spoiler: The cool-girl accessories are worth browsing, trust me.

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”