NYC Girls Love These Summer Basics, But the Appeal Is Universal

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@eggcanvas

For the most part, NYC girls save the flip-flops for the beach, opting for more substantial sandals for all the walking they do on the often-grimy city streets.

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@champagnemani

Summers in NYC are quite hot and humid, so the airiest clothes possible are a necessity come July. Accordingly, a pretty white top—or two—is something you'll find in every NYC girl's closet.

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@trustmebuythis

Short denim cutoffs have fallen out of favor with NYC girls, who instead opt for polished, longer-length shorts.

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@babba

Thanks to AC, you'll probably still need some sort of jacket, even when it's 95° out. A slouchy blazer, especially a linen one, is the perfect chic cover-up.

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@javiera

White sneakers are kind of the only sneakers that matter to NYC girls come summer, as they go with every other summer basic in their closets.

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@thatgirlyusra

Shorts are great, but NYC girls also prioritize loose, airy trousers in the summer. Khaki ones, while trendy at the moment, are a timeless basic that goes with everything your jeans go with.

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@madelynnfurlong

I come across so many ribbed tank tops on Instagram this time of year that I'm tempted to buy another one on a daily basis. It just doesn't get more versatile than this.

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@ali_tate_cutler

NYC girls love denim, and once Memorial Day weekend hits, you'll start to see plenty of white jeans in your feed. I love how fresh they look with a white T-shirt.