My Friend Asked What to Buy From Zappos—I Sent Her These 21 Chic Summer Picks

From Levi's to Adidas and Free People.

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There's one retailer that I've been telling friends not to sleep on lately: Zappos. The underrated site is full of chic pieces spanning from clothing to shoes to bags. Don't even get me started on their fast and free shipping. For summer 2026, the selection is exceptionally good, so when a friend recently asked what to buy, I was more than ready to put my stylish favorites on her radar.

Below, you can shop my curated list of top Zappos picks for the season. I've included a mix of trendy finds along with closet staples. Think pretty summer dresses, lace-trim shorts, timeless tote bags, fun flip-flop sandals, and more. As for the brands, you'll find everything from Levi's to Adidas and Free People. Keep scrolling to check everything out and thank me later.

Chic Summer 2026 Picks From Zappos

Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.