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1. High-waisted shorts reviewers swear have remained durable for years despite the affordable price tag. World, wave hello to a wardrobe staple you'll have in your summer arsenal for decades to come.
2. An off-shoulder maxi dress designed with the phrase wardrobe staple, the kind of number you can wear to weddings and birthday dinners *or* for a stroll along a beach boardwalk.
3. A shirtdress with the ability to make your local seaweed-covered beach feel like a Mediterranean vacation. The power of linen clothing is unmatched, folks.
4. A breathable button-up shirt you'll quickly consider a jack of all trades. Beach getaway? Layer this over a bikini. Office meeting? Pair this with slacks. The world is truly your oyster with this reliable basic.
5. Striped shorts ideal for day trips to the beach *and* warm weather vacays in which the only decisions that need to be made involve gelato flavors (the right answer is always classic chocolate).
6. A ruffled, lace-front flounce swimsuit that I fully intend on wearing as a normal don't-get-this-wet blouse. Throw on some high-waisted denim and ding ding ding, you've got an outfit winner for your next boardwalk stroll.
7. A tie-back bandana top perfect for wearing as-is for brunch — but le fun doesn't stop there, because you can also swish this into a headband, hair tie, and accessory for the drab black crossbody you should have retired eons ago.
8. A crochet cover-up dress giving serious Ibiza vibes. "I'm drinking overpriced cocktails in a cabana" I'll say as I spend my summer days working and/or wading in the seaweed of the Long Island Sound.
9. Floral shorts for an easy, breezy, ~doesn't require pants~ outfit you'll want to slip on for every occasion. These are comfy enough to lounge in, stylish enough to 'gram in, so cue the Hannah Montana soundtrack because 'tis the best of both worlds.
10. A pair of baggy overalls (with pockets!) for anyone who detests having to scrounge up a matching top and bottom, AND wants to look Instagram-worthy. This is perfect for lounging around hotel rooms *and* padding over to the pool (this layers fab over a bikini).
11. A ruffled blouse with a tie-back design, aka the perfect crop top to throw on when you're in a time crunch and have no idea what to wear. This versatile piece matches with any bottom (skirts, shorts, jeans, etcetera).
12. An off-shoulder top because while we talk about the importance of the LBD, I'd argue that the little black top is just as important — perhaps even more important.
13. A convertible bodysuit so you can reenact that trend from Aquamarine and not fail miserably (#ifyouknowyouknow). This is cleverly designed with an adjustable tied ribbon strap which means this one purchase = a billion tops in one.
14. A T-shirt dress equipped with both a tie-waist and pockets, the latter of which are the sole requirement I'm looking for in an article of clothing. This is comfy enough to sit in all day — and cute enough for pit-stop lunches, too.
15. An oversized poplin shirt ideal for breezy beach days. Throw this on with a straw hat and denim shorts and voila! The 'fit can't be more idyllic if you tried.
16. A swing dress that's destined to be on constant rotation in your wardrobe (the poor thing will never get a break). The jersey knit material is super lightweight and the design itself isn't clingy, aka this will really pull through on days where "I'm dripping sweat" doesn't even begin to cover it.
17. A swanky spaghetti strap cami that is likely the muse behind Rihanna crooning "where have you been all my life." If you've thrown your entire wardrobe onto the ground in pursuit of a decent top, this bb is here to save the day because, at long last, a perfectly versatile dressy top is now yours.
18. An off-the-shoulder wide-leg jumpsuit because the impossible has happened: we've gotten sick of leggings. This simple number provides all the comfort from our once-beloved staple but looks far more put-together.
19. A smocked top that strikes me as the kind of piece I'll be wearing to a point that extends beyond "outfit repeating." Kate Sanders, what would you think of me?
20. An essential cropped tank that has most likely been blessed by a fairy godmother. Why? This takes your basic cami and goes *poof.* An instantly chic upgrade is yours for the taking due to this high-neck silhouette.
21. A stretchy crewneck mini for a summer-approved extension of your favorite tee (although you can wear it any season with the right layers, tbh). Raise your hand if you're ready to ditch the WFH joggers and give your shins a chance to breathe.
22. A maxi dress featuring the crème de la crème of fashion designs: pockets. Throw in super soft fabric and you've got yourself a recipe for perfection.
23. A drawstring romper with all the comfort of the pajama set you've been wearing to bed since 1893, but it's not fuzzy fleece rubber duck pajamas and ergo a *lot* more chic.
24. Compression shorts available in three lengths, with even the ~shortest~ version ensuring that your assets won't be on full display with every step you take. Throw in the fact that these have pockets and voila, warm weather dressing just got a whole lot easier.
25. A sleeveless T-shirt dress to replace the leggings you've been wearing since, oh, last October. This equally comfortable option won't retain humidity and allows your limbs to feel some breeze.
26. An off-shoulder blouse featuring a wrap waist and voluminous sleeves for THE party top of your dreams. Purchase this now now with the mindset that you'll be wearing it to every singly semi-fancy occasion henceforth.
27. High-waisted leggings guaranteed to make you feel trendier than thou strutting to your dinner spot. Pair these with any simple top to make it look as if you spent hours whipping up your ensemble.
28. A lantern-sleeve mini voted most likely to be worn by royalty because yes, absolutely, a Disney Princess would wear the below if their kingdoms were real and thriving in 2022.
29. A black strapless bustier to zhuzh up the pair of high-waisted jeans you wear *checks Instagram grid* pretty much every single time your boot passes the threshold of your front door.
30. A two-piece set you'll dub "vacation brunch attire," aka an outfit you'll want to wear for vacation mimosas. This can even be mixed and matched which means voila! Multiple outfit options in one.
31. High-waisted shorts for a cool, effortless vibe made exponentially better by the following feature: pockets. Someone contact Alanis Morissette and let her know we've got her ideal summer staple.
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