Sandals! Dresses! Shorts! These 30 Chic Early Summer Finds Are About to Become Your New Personality

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If there were ever a moment to not procrastinate in prepping your summer closet, it would be now. The early summer 2026 offerings are too chic to miss out on, especially in the sandal, dress, and shorts departments. To get you started, I compiled a solid list of standouts that I am most excited about from popular retailers like Nordstrom, Zara, Revolve, and more. Over half of the selection is under $100, but you would never guess by their luxe-looking appearance.

One thing is for sure: Each piece instantly elevates any outfit. Included is a range of timeless to trendy pieces, like quintessential white summer dresses, popular flip-flop sandals, and It-girl lace-trim shorts, to name a few. Keep scrolling to browse and shop 30 chic finds that will have you stylishly set in time for summer. Don't hesitate to scoop up your top picks, because these are guaranteed to sell out.

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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.