New York Summers Overheat Me—These Breezy Topshop Picks Cool Me Down

by Lauren Eggertsen
Topshop Best Summer Items

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I have a love/hate relationship with summertime in New York. Things I love include the energized and bustling streets, the spontaneous ice cream pit stops on your walk home, and laying out in the park with your friends. Things I don't love include the suffocating heat, tourists, and essentially the nonstop sticky sweat that formulates on my body within seconds of stepping outside. Dressing to accommodate such weather takes some serious planning, and this summer, I'm letting Topshop take the wheel.

I love buying on-trend fast-fashion finds during the warmer months. Typically, the lighter materials you'd be shopping for look more expensive than they actually are, meaning for once, surviving New York doesn't leave you completely broke. This summer, Topshop is stocking adorable pieces that are practical for the rising temperatures in the city and suit my trend obsession. A win-win? I think so. Ahead shop the Topshop pieces I'm buying this season that will help keep me cool in the furnace that is New York summer.

Slinky 90's Camisole Top
Topshop
Slinky 90's Camisole Top
$30
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This top will basically feel like I'm wearing nothing.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Heart Broderie Shorts
Topshop
Heart Broderie Shorts
$55
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In case I get sick of wearing white dresses all summer long.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Black Bucket Hat
Topshop
Black Bucket Hat
$26
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Swapping all straw hats for bucket hats this summer.

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Check Wrap Top
$55
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Lavender, plaid, and breezy—what's not to love?

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Ruffle Midi Slip Dress
Topshop
Ruffle Midi Slip Dress
$68
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The perfect lightweight dress for all summer outings.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Nashville Strappy Sandals
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Nashville Strappy Sandals
$80
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Perfect for walking around NYC.

Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.

Leopard Print Jumpsuit
Topshop
Leopard Print Jumpsuit
$80
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I might need those shoes in black as well to wear with this jumpsuit.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Beaded Tote Bag
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Beaded Tote Bag
$52
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Beaded bags are all I can think about right now.

*Organza Long Line Shirt by Boutique
Topshop
Organza Long Line Shirt by Boutique
$160
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Hot day? Wear this over a bra top with jean shorts and you have yourself a look.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

MOTO Wash Black Pleated Crop Jeans
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Moto Wash Black Pleated Crop Jeans
$75
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Jeans can get a bit uncomfortable during the summer—try wide-leg culottes for a breezier fit.

Available in sizes 24 to 36.

Fila
Crop Logo T-Shirt
$48
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Logomania is a summer trend I am definitely participating in.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Polka Dot Playsuit
Topshop
Polka Dot Playsuit
$80
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It looks like a dress, but it's actually a playsuit.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

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Linen Denim Hooded Jacket
$80
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In case the summer evenings get a bit chilly.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Ruffle Button Down Blouse
Topshop
Ruffle Button Down Blouse
$65
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This is essentially the It top of the summer.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

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Florence Toe Post Sandals
$68
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For the beach and beyond. 

Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.

*90s Satin Mini Dress
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90s Satin Mini Dress
$68
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A going-out dress I would wear with sneakers.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Utility Shorts
Topshop
Utility Shorts
$60
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The kinds of shorts that will go with anything. 

Available in sizes 0 to 14. 

Speaking of New York girls, this Who What Wear editor is a dress-and-sneakers connoisseur. Find out where she's getting her outfit inspiration this summer.

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