Remember When I Said I Was Done Shopping? I Meant *After* I Charge All of These Chic Summer Finds

Nikki wears a maxi red dress with lace trim.

(Image credit: @nikki.chwatt)

Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one editor, staffer, or influencer shares their top 30 must-haves or current wish-list items.

Okay, so maybe I told my best friends and coworkers I was “done shopping” after the damage I did in Paris—but that was before the latest fashion drops hit. Can you blame me?

With summer just days away, new arrivals are popping up everywhere, and I’m beyond excited. Longer days, warm weather, and a fresh wave of outfit inspiration? Say less. As someone who lives and breathes fashion (and yes, shops for a living), I’ve been doing my homework—and by homework, I mean adding things to my cart—to uncover the must-have pieces for summer. The result? A carefully curated list of 30 standout items that deserve a spot in your wardrobe. Think breezy silhouettes, clean lines, high-quality basics, and a few statement pieces—from printed pants to sculptural jewelry—because no matter your style, summer is the perfect time to experiment.

So without further ado, keep scrolling to shop my warm-weather edit. Full disclosure: Some of these finds are already en route to me, a few are living rent-free in my closet, and the rest? Just waiting patiently on my wish list (until my next “I’m just browsing” turns into checkout).

Associate Fashion Editor

Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.