What to Wear Where This Summer
What makes a summer one for the books? Sprawling out somewhere sunny with a great read, cannonballing into crystalline water, clinking glasses of glou-glou under fairy lights, sorbet skies overhead…things like that. This year, we’re making the most of the season (shout-out, summer Fridays) with an all-star lineup of warm-weather plans. Now who’s with us?
BEACH CLUB
A single strap and a high-cut leg revamp an otherwise basic black swimsuit, but it’s the strategic accessories—ray-blocking bucket hat, reef-safe SPF, a cozy knit to shrug on when the sun starts to set—that let you post up from high noon till happy hour.
Photo courtesy of Amanda Marsalis/Trunk Archive
Photo courtesy of Amanda Marsalis/Trunk Archive
What to Wear
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Loewe Hat Loewe, $550SHOP NOW -
Norma Kamali SWIMSUIT goop, $150SHOP NOW -
G. Label Carpenter
Paper-Bag-Waist Shorts goop, $325SHOP NOW -
Amanu Sandals goop, $325SHOP NOW
BACKYARD CELEBRATION
A patterned maxi in an optimistic hue is our answer to every wedding or engagement party on the calendar. Finish the look with subtle strokes of gold, grass-friendly shoes, and a charming plus-one on your arm in the shape of a classic-with-a-twist-of-green bag.
Photo courtesy of Olivia Muniak
Photo courtesy of Olivia Muniak
What to Wear
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ILIA LIP OIL goop, $26SHOP NOW -
Suzanne Kalan Bracelet goop, $5,000SHOP NOW -
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Bag goop, $4,950SHOP NOW -
Cara Cara Dress goop, $495SHOP NOW -
G. Label Emily Yellow Gold
and Pavé Split Earrings goop, $895SHOP NOW -
Henry Rose Fragrance goop, $120SHOP NOW -
A Emery SANDALS goop, $150SHOP NOW
LAWN GAMES
Whether it’s croquet or a crosscourt rally, nothing gets you going like some friendly competition. Raise the stakes on a retro-looking set with Clubmasters, a fresh pair of sneakers, and the coolest Nalgene you’ve seen since summer camp. It’s a winning look, whatever the final score.
What to Wear
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Ariel Gordon Bracelet goop, $3,395SHOP NOW -
Loro Piana cap Loro Piana, $295SHOP NOW -
Corpus deodorant goop, $24SHOP NOW -
All Good Lip Balm goop, $4SHOP NOW -
Tory Burch Tennis tote Tory Burch, $398SHOP NOW
LAKE LIFE
Packing for the pontoon involves a three-point strategy: 1) stripes on stripes, 2) a waterproof camera, and 3) a bevy of Stasher bags stuffed with fresh fruit. A woven tote holds all the essentials, including (completely clean!) citronella-scented bug spray and, of course, Birkenstocks.
What to Wear
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Bondeye Jewelry earrings goop, $300SHOP NOW -
Loewe hat Mytheresa, $690SHOP NOW -
G. Label Joanie Cable Tank goop, $295SHOP NOW -
MOTHER shorts goop, $168SHOP NOW -
Birkenstock sandals goop, $150SHOP NOW
SUNSET
DRINKS
Picture this: you, your crew, and a 7 p.m. reservation at that new rooftop downtown. Locate the flowiest LBD in your closet, then layer on a cardigan, a leather pouch, and a dusting of petal-pink blush, plus shoes you can safely walk in after a martini (or two).
What to Wear
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