Summer is right around the corner. If you're looking to add a few items to your warm-weather wardrobe ahead of the rising temperatures, I've got you covered. As a shopping editor, I'm pretty up-to-date on the latest releases, so I'm the perfect shopping guide to recommend a slew of on-trend buys that will take your summer to the next level. Recently, I've seen solid items on the online retail front that I couldn't possibly keep to myself. Shop my curation of editor-approved, summer-friendly items ahead.
Are you looking for the perfect trendy swimsuit to take on your European vacation? Perhaps you have a wedding or two to attend. It doesn't matter what your summer 2026 shopping needs are because I've included items that'll take care of just about anything you can think of. Keep scrolling to see exactly what I've deemed worthy of the upcoming months. Happy shopping!
Summer 2026 Fashion Wish List
Curaae
Carmelia Linen Fringe Mini Dress
Love the fringe.
CHANEL
Cat Eye Sunglasses
More Icy blue accessories all summer 2026.
Pilcro
Marin Cotton Poplin Midi Dress
Easy cotton dresses will be great for those scorching-hot days.
Anthropologie
Silky Wide-Leg Pants
Yes to flowy pants.
Anthropologie
Seamed Plaid Wrap Maxi Skirt
I'm a sucker for plaid.
Jeffrey Campbell
Sea Glass Jelly Mule
These are a fraction of the price of the similar designer pair.
Havaianas
Puffed Up Flip Flops
If you're a Havaianas fan, try these heavy-duty flip-flops from the trending brand.
Free People
Playa Party Balloon Pants
Balloon pants will be everywhere this summer.
Free People
Suki Gold Plated Hair Pin
An updo made easy by this pretty hairpin.
Free People
Seaport Short Set
Cute sets like this are essential for an easy summer look.
fossil
Watch Ring Two-Hand Stainless Steel
Free People
Skyscraper Trouser Shorts
Dress these tailored trouser shorts up or down.
We the Free
Baby Emerson Tote Bag
There's something so enticing about this Baby Emerson Bag.
Coach
Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34
I'm a big Coach fan, and this cool bag is needed in my rotation.
Margaux
The Clara in Natural Grid Raffia
Easy summer shoes you'll wear on repeat are a must.
DOLCE VITA
Serina Clutch Natural Raffia
Take this fun, festive clutch on your next vacation.
DOLCE VITA
Amary Stud Sandals Black Leather
Metal hardware like these studs is my weakness.
DOLCE VITA
Gizel Sandals Beige Zebra Raffia
Zebra print will be everywhere soon enough.
Madewell X Melissa
Jelly Thong Sandal
Such a fun collaboration.
Madewell
The Essex Long Baggy Short
White denim is great year-round, especially for warmer months.
Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes her years of editorial experience to interview trending talent, explore trends, and curate shopping guides. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyper fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram & TikTok.