Channel beatnik beauty this season in exotic prints, loose silhouettes, and striking jewels. From Free People's carefree tie-dyed dresses to Saint Laurent's luxurious tasseled clutches, there's a piece for every Summer situation. Shop all of our top picks — at every price point — right below.
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To help keep you cool all season long, we found the best hats to top off your sweet Summer ensembles — all at an irresistible, budget-friendly price. Pair a sundress with a straw fedora, add glamour to a beach look with an exaggerated floppy hat, or show off your sporty-chic side in a printed cap.
Make the trek from the sand and surf to the favorite local hot spot in one fell swoop with our ultimate beach-to-bar style guide. All it takes is an easy caftan, cover-up, or striped dress to layer over your swimsuit, some chic flat sandals, and statement accessories to round out the look. Start your vacation right now.
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Nothing beats the ease of throwing on a slinky slip dress on a hot day (or night). Boasting an easy silhouette and barely there straps, you can easily wear one with flat sandals during the day, and dressed up with party shoes and statement jewels for an evening out. Shop our favorite picks for the season.
We know, the bikini is your go-to, but let us present an alternative. Once considered too costumey or covered-up, the new one-piece is anything but retro. With modern prints and silhouettes offered from the likes of Mara Hoffman and Marc by Marc Jacobs, there's a suit for every day of your vacation.
Whether you're packing for a tropical getaway or strolling around town, let the maxi dress be your solution for every occasion. This versatile staple can be dressed up with high heels and glamorous jewels for a dressier evening, and with strappy flats in the daytime for a look that's just as chic.
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Mark the seasonal shift in one of Summer's effortless must haves: the maxi skirt. The latest offerings from brands like BCBG Max Azria and Anthropologie featuring crisp white hues, bold prints, and beautiful botanical motifs are sure to give your warm-weather wardrobe an elegant, effortless touch.
As far as festival wardrobes go, the Free People Spring lineup comes pretty close to perfect. First, it brought us a beachy shoot with both Crystal Renn and Ieva Laguna cast as bohemian muses for the April catalog. Now, its newly released festival-inspired lookbook (with Martha Hunt playing cool-girl-gone-hippie) provides a Coachella-perfect selection of gauzy maxi dresses, embroidered tunics, crop tops, and printed swimwear. In short, if you're packing your bags for the second weekend at Coachella — or gearing up for any outdoor concerts — this lookbook comes just in time to inspire you as you plan your outfits. Sure, these collections also look to romance and some retro bombshell-inspired styling, but any one of these pieces could take on that quintessential festival feel with the right pair of ankle boots. Get a glimpse of it all when you keep clicking.
The Spring runways were filled with a new cut of cropped jackets from the likes of Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, and Giambattista Valli to name a few. From fitted ladylike renditions — think Michelle Obama style — to boxier silhouettes, we love this trend because, frankly, we're tired of wearing our heavy Winter coats, and this jacket will make for the ideal transitional piece into the warmer months. From Acne's standout bright green leather jacket to more feminine wares, shop the best from the batch right now.
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We're always so quick to reach for our favorite pair of jeans, but this Spring, we're also making it a point to grab equally cool denim dresses. One part cool-girl, one part tomboy, these picks are all grown-up — and a far cry from any of the versions you may have sported in middle school. Even if you pick a dressier cut with intricate details à la street-style star Miroslava Duma, pictured in Chanel, the staple fabric will always lend a more relaxed vibe, so you can wear it day or night. Right now we're all about 14 denim dresses that feature unique details like patchwork, ruffles, pleats, ties, and more, but if you're a minimalist, we've got you covered, too. Find your perfect version when you keep clicking.
