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As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, it's time for a summer wardrobe refresh. For the latest episode of The Who What Wear Podcast, Kat Collings sits down with Who What Wear's own Chichi Offor and Lauren Eggertsen to discuss their summer staples, top trends, and more.
Offor will be returning to a classic go-to in the warmer months: shorts. "I've been into jorts, long shorts in general," she said. "A long line, like almost Bermuda, but loose, not tight."
Eggertsen has her eye on a particular pair of cotton poplin pants from J.Crew that keeps selling out: "I've tried to add them to my cart so many times, and they keep getting back-ordered, but they're so cute."
To read about our editors' favorite picks for summer 2026, scroll below.
Let's start with the go-tos that you return to every summer.
Chichi Offor: I've been into jorts, long shorts in general—a long line, like almost Bermuda, but loose, not tight. [I] love a skirt. I'm such a skirt girl. … For summer, [I'm] definitely [going] more knee length, or I could have some maxi moments.
Flowy pants. Oh my gosh, gotta let everything breathe, you know?
Lauren Eggertsen: I agree with all of that. I'm definitely a flowy-pant girl. I love a linen or poplin. Before we actually started this, I was talking to Kat about how there's this J.Crew pair, the Luna Pant, and they're flying off the shelves, and I cannot get a pair. I've tried to add them to my cart so many times, and they keep getting back-ordered, but they're so cute.
I love a flowy skirt. I love a button-down—just things that I can pair back together to all of these items.
Hair accessories are a big indicator of what style era we're in. What does summer 2026 look like for the hair accessory?
LE: I was excited to talk about French combs because I feel like they're so chic. Hair pins are obviously so chic too. I think the French twist, in general, is just this evolution … from the claw clip. The claw clip used to be … your accessory, and now, it's starting to feel a little bit more utilitarian.
CO: I've been seeing some cool hair pins that have beading or just cute little adornments, and I feel like that's the 2026 version of it all.
Dresses. I feel like I'm perpetually looking for a "throw on and go" dress, and I need help. What is feeling current this summer?
CO: Drop waist was popular last year. I think you'll still see some drop-waist options this year. Baby-doll dresses are looking really cute, really cool.
Let's look at shoes. Let's start with sneakers. Are we doing sporty, low profile? Is there change on the horizon?
LE: I think they're still sporty, low profile. I feel like the luxury brands [such as Celine] are leading the charge, and then we see it trickle down into some more approachable brands and price points. … I noticed this when I was in a Prada store in the spring. It was basically like a Ked. I wanted to see everyone's take on it. You could literally just get Keds.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.