This might sound extreme, but I was literally still wearing my fall coats up until the end of April in New York City thanks to its notoriously finicky weather. Granted, I do run cold, but temperatures were still in the 40s and 50s. Now that it's finally heating up here, I'm beyond thrilled to start thinking about warm-weather clothes again.
I tend to wear only skirts and dresses, so naturally, my wish list is filled with them this season. I'm especially eyeing 100% cotton pieces and airy slip dresses from brands like Araks, Brooke Callahan, Guizio, Matteau, Rat Boi, Rue Sophie, St. Agni, With Jéan, and more. Beyond that, I can never have enough tank tops, so I'll also be updating my basics with brands like CDLP, Flore Flore, Gap, and J.Crew.
As for shoes, I'm usually in low heels like kitten-heel sandals or breathable flats like Camper's mesh Mary Janes and the Gimaguas Bailarina Neopreno pair I've been wanting. Keep scrolling to shop these pieces and more below.
Dresses
This is the perfect '90s-inspired slip dress for summer. Between the midi length, A-line skirt, and sweetheart neckline, I just know it will look so flattering on. Plus, it's made from breathable 100% woven cotton sateen.
How cute is this Brooke Callahan dress?
Enza Costa makes such good elevated basics.
A dainty little 100% silk Araks dress.
I'd wear this under-$100 J.Crew baby-doll dress on its own or as a cover-up to the beach.
Réalisation always has the best dresses.
A cotton halter dress is one of those foolproof, effortless outfits for summer.
I recently had my color analysis done and was surprised to find out orange looks good on me.
In the summer, I'm constantly wearing dresses with kitten-heel sandals.
A stunning Rixo dress.
I like simple dresses with interesting details that make them feel unique.
I'd love to add this St. Agni dress to my summer wardrobe.
This $78 strapless dress is the kind of staple you'll wear over and over.
This one is from Free People's in-house label Free-est.
Made from 100% cotton.
Skirts
I love a knee-length skirt.
I like the skirts and dresses from the Australian brand Deiji Studios.
I'm obsessed with the colorful mix-and-match tank tops and skirts from Olga Joan.
I like the shape of this one from With Jéan.
Several of our editors own this midi skirt, which comes in many different colors.
I'll always love a pleated skirt.
Tank Tops
Based in Amsterdam, Flore Flore makes high-quality basics.
This $18 Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt from Zara was in the Who What Wear 100 for spring 2026.
CDLP is one of my favorite brands for basics.
Swimwear
Swim shorts will be everywhere this summer.
Super-stretchy swimwear from Bond-Eye.
Mare Perpetua is a sustainable swimwear label based in L.A.
This Hunza G bikini will never go out of style.
Kitten-Heel Sandals
I love Studio Amelia's shoes.
Senior editor Anna LaPlaca has told me how comfortable these kitten-heel sandals are.
I never wear high heels—only two-inch-and-under shoes.
Ballet Flats
The Gimaguas Bailarina Neopreno flats are high up on my wish list.
I found this alternative from Zara as well, which is made of the same material.