These 25 Items Make Up My Summer Capsule Wardrobe
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Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one Who What Wear team member or friend of the brand will share the top 25 finds on their current wish list.
It's fair to say that my love for Free People runs deep. I've been shopping the brand for over a decade and even worked at one of their boutiques in college. (Yes, I spent every paycheck at the store and so would you.) Let me tell you, they have a fantastic selection right now—so much so that I spent hours (and I do mean hours) searching the site for the very best of the best. A tough task, but someone's got to do it.
I'm especially excited to shop these pieces ahead of The Retreat, a virtual event Who What Wear is co-hosting with Free People this Saturday, May 23 to raise funds for World Central Kitchen. We have a full day's lineup of activities with some very special guests, including a styling session with Shiona Turini, workout classes with Julianne Hough and Ryan Heffington, and a self-care morning routine with THE/THIRTY's managing editor, Sarah Yang. The full schedule and tickets can be found here. It's going to be a great event for a great cause, but until then, take a look at my 25 top picks for a dreamy summer wardrobe. You know you want to.
I always find great shoes at Free People, like these little knotted block-heel sandals. These will look perfect with my entire summer wardrobe.
This minidress comes in not one but eight different colors. I like this LBD, but it's a tough choice. Speaking of tough choices, Free People has so many great dresses on their site right now.
And how amazing is the waistline on the matching bottoms? For those who have just now become aware of the cute swimwear Free People sells, shop the entire collection here.
Of course, that bra has a pair of matching leggings, too. I'll be wearing this set for every IGTV workout until further notice and shopping even more great activewear from FP Movement.
You may already know about Free People's amazing beauty selection, in which case you won't be surprised about this $20 multipurpose product I discovered. I keep my makeup pretty minimal during warmer months, but sometimes a girl just needs a little shimmer on her lids and cheekbones.
Join us and Free People for The Retreat by purchasing tickets here.
Michaela Bushkin is the fashion and luxury director on the branded content team, leading the strategy for our fashion and luxury partners. She specializes in content creation and styling for photo and video shoots, specifically across Who What Wear and Marie Claire. She spends her free time online shopping (or "researching" as she likes to call it), and exploring all the best restaurants, art exhibits, and coffee shops NYC has to offer.
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