We’re in the midst of warmer, brighter and sunnier days, and while there are only a few weeks of summer left (let’s not think about that right now!) it’s not too late to indulge in some warm-weather purchases. If you’ve got a holiday planned or last year’s staples are looking tired, you might be wondering where to find the best lightweight trousers, vests, linen staples and dresses for the next heatwave.
With so many choices around it’s actually overwhelming to know where to begin, and it takes a great deal of research to pinpoint exactly which styles are worth adding to your wardrobe. But having scoured the new-in sections of a long list of brands, I believe my time spent scrolling will benefit you.
There are a few affordable stores that have particularly impressed me lately. Zara, H&M and Mango are teeming with pieces that are expensive looking and chic. They’re the types of investment items you can quickly get use out of this summer but also for many seasons to come. Below are some long-lasting shopping picks that are classic enough to weave into any year, whatever the trends. Keep scrolling to see the key items I’d recommend from the hundreds and thousands that are currently available…