Trust Monikh: 13 Chic Pieces I'm Considering Adding to My Capsule Wardrobe
Stylist and Who What Wear UK editor-in-residence Monikh Dale is our shopping guru, and each month, she shares her top new-in picks with us (and you). This month, she's chosen 13 elegant pieces for summer 2026.
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful we follow religiously because their style is just so on point. Our prime target is Monikh Dale, the London-based styling and shopping guru, now also a Who What Wear UK Editor in Residence. Monikh tracks down the coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. Full of inspiring tips on rewearing investment items and finding the best high-street pieces, her Instagram feed and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks here, exclusively for you.
This July, I'm leaning into effortless dressing with a vintage-inspired edge. From the perfect relaxed jeans by Calvin Klein Collection (if you know, you know) to timeless pieces with a subtle '70s feel, these are the summer buys I think will define the season ahead.
See My Picks of the Month
I didn’t know I needed a metallic blouse until I saw this one.
I think I might have just found the perfect straight-leg jeans.
It's official: I'm back in my dress era. I mean, just look at this colour!
I haven't stopped thinking about these since I tried them on in store awhile back.
Perfect for the poolside and the around the city with jeans.
The perfect evening bag for a sun-soaked holiday.
This pretty blouse will easily dress up your cargos, jeans and shorts.
How cool are these?
A classic you'll reach for season after season, year after year,
A great way to ease your summer silks into pre-autumn dressing.
The chicest bag shape I've seen in a very long time.
It's official. Peplums are back in for 2026.
Between the peplum top and barrel trousers, this set has such a retro feel to it.
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The halter top is back for 2026! Style it with pared-back staples to get the CBK look.
I can picture Zoe Kravitz wearing this with a tank and ballet flats, looking perfectly unpolished.
I've been thinking about these a lot.
Your perfect linen dress for those ‘I have nothing to wear this heat’ moments.
An instant outfit elevator.
I'd style this with blue overalls to get that colour-blocking look.
The styling possibilities are endless.
For those days when it’s too hot to do your hair.
Wear with Bermuda shorts, linen trousers and midi skirts alike.
One of my favourite pieces from my new Faithfull collaboration.
You'll be pleased to know that these are finally back in stock.
I'm always on the hunt for a good striped tee.
Flip-flop season is finally upon us.
Every it girl has a pair of capri pants in their wardrobe.
Worn with a knit around the waist and a flip-flop.
This reversible tote hits both colour needs... it's brown suede one side and black leather on the other.
If you missed out on these viral flip-flops last summer, they're back for another year!
This is giving me major Wuthering Heights vibes.
The perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Can you tell that green and navy are my colours this season?
I'm on the hunt for a new "family day" bag, and I keep coming back to this one.
I bought this versatile knit top in both white and grey.
These are in the same fabric as the Kyoto pants I wore for the majority of 2025.
Hands down, the best funnel-neck bomber jacket out there.
A pop of red to revive those basics.
