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1. A cutout swimsuit so you can subtly show off a little shoulder while giving full coverage and keeping everything properly in place, even if you plan on swimming through some serious waves. Oh, and did I mention it offers 50 UPF sun protection, too? SO GOOD.
2. A chic pair of rimless rose gold sunglasses to shade your eyes from harmful, harsh UV rays *and* instantly elevate any summertime OOTD. Go for gold, baby.
3. A super comfy, trendy pair of flowy shorts with pockets (yes, blessed POCKETS) so you can take your phone and keys with you on all your summertime excursions, no bag needed.
4. An ultra-soft smiley cropped tee to remind you to always stay positive and keep your chin up. It's glorious *summertime*, after all. Wear this cute top with high-waisted shorts or a long, flowy skirt and get ready to stun.
5. A crochet midi dress that doubles as a fabulous bathing suit cover-up at the ocean or pool. Wear it over your fave tank dress or slip and dine al fresco under the stars.
6. Or a reversible knit ribbed mini dress for ~endless~ versatility when it comes to summer styling options. Plus, if you wear a bikini top underneath and it peeks through, it's ALL the cuter.
7. A sweet scoop bralette you can wear underneath your tanks and tees or on its own as a fun summer top, especially when it's SWELTERING outside and you just wanna let your skin feel free.
8. A tie-dye baseball hat that'll really *cap off* your latest look (get it?) shielding your face from the sun and adding a vibrant pop of color to your outfit. Oh yeah, and it's adjustable, too.
9. A cap-sleeve dress to pair with sneakers and your fave distressed cap. It's made from an ultra-light, soft-to-the-touch fabric which will never, ever weigh you down in the heat.
10. A linen pocket tank top because if I had to pick the #1 summer fabric of all time, I'd 100% go with lightweight linen. Feel easy, breezy, beautiful, and *amaze* on beach days.
11. Plus, a midi skirt to wear with it and all the other fun summer tops already in your closet. The self-tie ribbed detail is also *perf* for adjusting it to your exact liking, and the side slit is undeniably sexy.
12. Or a pair of buttery smooth flare leggings made for romping around in without you ever breaking a sweat, as the fabric is stretchy, lightweight, and oh-so-good for the season.
13. A playful romper to *seriously* simplify getting ready in the morning, especially on days when all you want to do is run outside and have some well-deserved fun in the sun. Oh, and did I mention the built-in bra?
14. A belt bag so you can keep all your summertime essentials safely tucked away and at your side at all times, whether you're hanging out at the park with friends or roaming around a summer concert series.
15. A lightweight off-shoulder sweater for chillier nights and evenings or days spent out on the water when it gets ~particularly~ windy. The open stitch detailing is especially darling.
16. A trendy, lace-up corset top because it adds a little Y2K flair that totally channels early '00s Britney Spears in the very best way. It's *also* part of a limited edition collection inspired by the series The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is super fun.
17. An adorable mini skirt to take with you to every single pool party, barbecue, and outdoor bash this season. The texture and fabric are simply IDEAL for bright, sunny days.
18. An oversized graphic tee because, in my humble opinion, you can never have enough of these, as they're great for dressing up, working out, and one of my favorite activities of all — sleeping. So yeah, you'll get tons of use out of it.
19. An über comfy pair of puffy band sandals since you deserve to feel like you're traipsing around on big, fluffy clouds all season long. They also go so well with any summer outfit.
20. And a colorful, vibrant bandana scarf you can wear as a top, scarf, or use to tie your hair back in a pinch. Put a smile on your face every single time you see yourself in it.
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