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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
1. A wide-leg pants and matching blouse set that'll be the only thing you wanna wear on your upcoming tropical vacay.
Promising review: "I had a work trip in New Orleans and was looking for something cute, business casual, and cool enough to survive pregnancy while traversing through the swamp. I was slightly concerned about quality, but for the price, I was fine with risking it. YALL. It is sooo much better than I could’ve even imagined. It’s precious. The white is a little sheer, but not so bad that you need an undershirt. I did wear nude shapewear, but I always do. Super light fabric, plenty of stretch, and super flowy. I sized up to accommodate my 23-week baby belly and it was perfect. I got more compliments on this outfit than I’ve gotten on any in the past few years. If you're nervous about it, just get it. If you hate it, you can return it, but I PROMISE you won’t." —Brooke
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in sizes XS–4XL Plus and 22 colors).
2. A pair of high-waisted quick-dry running shorts so you can focus on setting a new PR instead of worrying about wedgies, chafing, and swampy shorts.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord loves hers:
"I recently bought these shorts because I'm in love with the similar ones you can get at Old Navy, but they sell out so fast. Turns out I love these even more! I love the huge range of colors you can buy these in (at other places they often sell out too quickly to get to pick!), love that the high-waistedness of them meets about where my running crop top ends so I don't have to get bonkers with sunscreen, and love love loooooove the side pocket for my keys or face mask. I only have them in purple so far, but I'm excited to try other colors!"
Promising review: "True to size, really breathable, and incredible for working out or lounging around at home. I love these shorts and bought them in two different colors, and will definitely be buying more. The elastic in the waistband holds up through multiple washes as well. Do recommend air drying versus using the dryer. They dry very quickly if you just hang dry after washing." —Hayley Howell
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 38 colors).
3. A V-neck backless dress if you like to be the center of attention but don't want said attention to come at the cost of your comfort. This little lace number is super soft on the skin and has a cute bow-tie design that'll earn you "oohs" and "ahhs" from every angle.
4. A flight attendant-approved off-shoulder jumpsuit comfy enough for traveling (and snoozing) in yet stylish enough for wearing out multiple times during your trip — even if your trip is just from your bed to the couch.
Promising review: "I'm not one to wear or even buy a jumpsuit, but I thought what the hell let's do this. Once it arrived I opened up the packaging and thought...oh man what did I buy? It was thin and weighed practically nothing. I still tried it on and to my surprise I absolutely loved it! I love how loose fitting it is, and how thin and breathable it is. It literally feels like wearing pajamas but still looks nice. For the first-timers like myself I highly recommend this jumpsuit." —Ashley Zaugg
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and 35 colors/patterns).
5. A lace V-neck tank top to act as the cherry on top of your "this looks like I'm trying but I'm really not" first date outfit.
6. A pair of pull-on linen shorts with a stretchy elastic waist and roomy pockets because your legs are looking to free themselves from tight leggings and jeans.
Promising review: "These are my favorite shorts ever! The fabric is sturdy but also light and cool. I love the length and the fact that they never ride up. They look great! Worth every penny spent and what I will be wearing all summer!" —Kendra B.
Get it from Universal Standard for $88 (available in sizes 00–40 and five colors).
7. A light and breezy cardigan that'll keep you covered (esp. useful if you're trying to avoid sunburned shoulders!) without making you feel like a potato baking in tin foil.
8. And speaking of sunburn, a pair of wide leg cargo pants with UV protection, four-way stretch, plenty of pockets, and a loose and breezy fit so every step is comfy, whether you're trekking up a hill or trekking through the parking lot to brunch.
Promising review: "Love stretch tech pants. These are a little longer than others I have, but I love the cargo pockets. This fabric is very cool to wear in warm weather. I wore them in Hawaii when I didn't want to wear shorts and felt cool in them. I bought three colors and love them." —anonymous
Get them from Old Navy for $40+ (available in sizes XS–4X regular, S–XXL tall, and S–XL petite, and in four colors).
9. A pair of baggy overalls if your ideal summer wardrobe can best be defined as "art teacher chic." Reviewers swear the loose, flowy, and breathable cotton linen fabric is incredibly comfy and lightweight on the skin.
Promising review: "I have gotten so many compliments on these overalls! I was looking for something comfortable and light enough to wear during the summer since I'm not a big fan of shorts. I'm pretty petite and it fits well and is just baggy enough. I love them so much I ordered another pair in blue!" —Cynthia Cahalen
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and 21 colors).
10. A breathable and roomy wide-leg jumpsuit for maximum ventilation in the summer heat. It's like wearing PJs in public except everyone is complimenting you instead of looking at you weird.
Promising review: "So comfy and cute. You can wear them for running errands or anything casual yet it has style. This is a lightweight cottony fabric that fits perfectly. It’s easy to wash and I let it hang to dry so it won’t shrink, which some reviewers had reported." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes XS–5XL and in 16 colors).
11. A pair of lightweight slitted trousers to air things out so your pant legs don't turn into a swamp.
Promising review: "If you are on the fence with buying these pants...just do it! You won't regret it. They are SO comfortable, and the slits on the sides make them breathable to be able to wear in the summer. I bought the white, and they are NOT see-through. Wearing flat sandals and the pants a little past my belly button; they fell right at my ankle. You can dress them up or down." —lnarthur
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes S–4XL and in 18 colors/prints).
12. A backless maxi dress because it would truly be a shame to deprive your Instagram followers of a few photos of you in this stunning number. The open back allows for maximum cooling so you don't look like a hot sweaty mess in every vacay photo.
Promising review: "This dress was so pretty I got compliments the entire time. I wore it to a destination wedding in Jamaica. It was long and flowy but was very breathable and I stayed cool. I definitely recommend purchasing this dress you won’t be disappointed!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 25 colors).
13. A pair of rolled denim shorts that'll give your outfits the durability and edge you want when you reach for jeans *without* the wedgie or feeling like your legs are approximately 20 degrees warmer than every other part of your body.
Promising review: "I love these shorts so much that I came back and bought a second pair in a different color. They are so comfortable; the material is breathable and there’s extra room in the legs so your skin isn’t suffocating. Perfect trendy shorts for all summer long." —Trinity
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and six washes).
14. A pleated polka-dot midi skirt with a comfy elastic waistband and pockets (!) so you're covered without feeling weighed down.
15. A pair of lightweight and breathable wide leg sweats if your favorite thing to do in the summer is crank up the AC and get snuggly in your comfiest sweats. These feathery-soft sweats will give you all the cozy vibes without the heaviness of fleece lining or cinched ankles.
Promising review: "I literally own these in every color and different sizes. They are SO comfortable. Perfect for lounging and running errands. They are thin, but the material is so soft and feels amazing on the body. I also have the matching sweater as well!" —Laurie
Get them from Target for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in dark and light gray).
16. A pair of drawstring shorts for anyone whose favorite part of P.E. was the gym shorts (because it most definitely was not the PACER test).
Promising review: "Comfortable enough to sleep in but cute enough to leave the house in. These are a great medium weight, they feel soft but won’t be too warm. They are high waisted and a decent length while still looking like a cute short-short, which I was happy to find because I get tired of having to decide between showing some cheek and looking like a slob. They were fitted but not too tight. I will be buying multiple other colors and throwing out all my old shorts!" —Kristen Brown
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–5XL Plus and 34 colors).
17. A classic oversized button-down to achieve that effortless look even when it's 90 degrees outside. You can also wear over tank tops for a bit of extra warmth when the sun sets — or more likely when you walk into a restaurant and they're blasting the AC, which, like, I'm not complaining, but it makes it hard to dress for the day, OK?
18. A striped linen dress because I'm pretty sure the commercial says "Easy, breezy, beautiful, Miessial striped linen dress." (Am I the only one who heard that?)
Promising review: "This summer dress is a must-have! I must have worn it at least once a week all summer long. It’s so comfortable and the material is breathable...even on humid days. The pockets are ideal and the flutter cap sleeves couldn’t be cuter. I wore it with white sneakers, sandals, and espadrilles so it’s very versatile. Looking forward to pulling it out of the closet next summer." —Nikki Scott
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in sizes 0–12 and three colors as well as a version with long sleeves).
19. A sarong that'll somehow make its way from "clothes you only wear on vacation" pile to the "clothes on heavy rotation" pile. Shh shh shh...don't question how it got there.
20. A floral tank top so cute and perfectly summery that you'll probably just make it your entire personality. Sorry to your friends in advance because you will *not* be shutting up about how much you love this top.
Promising review: "This top is lightweight and has a fashionable print. I bought for a trip to Nashville and paired with jean shorts. It is very shapeless in that is has a billowing fit so it’s best to tuck into whatever bottoms you pair it with. I’m large busted so if I just let it drape then it would look like a muumuu! Otherwise very comfortable. The straps stayed up and were not tight. It held up in high-90-degree heat without getting sweaty." —gigi_wright
Get it from Amazon for $25.98 (available in sizes S–XXL and five colors).
21. A short-sleeve T-shirt dress with a cute waist-cinching bow if you're working in an office again and the portion of your brain that used to store all your knowledge of cute work-appropriate attire is now being used to memorize TikTok dances.
Promising review: "Perfect dress for any occasion!! It is very stretchy so you’re not constricted when trying to sit or move around! It is a very light material, so it’s very breathable in hot weather, and it’s not see through! And it has pockets!! I will be ordering more in different colors!!" —Liv
Get it from Amazon for $31.44+ (available in sizes S–XL and 30 colors/prints).
22. A crochet crop top for anyone shouting "SWEATERS FOR EVERY SEASON!!!" Well, here ya go.
Promising reviews: "Super cute and perfect for spring days, keeps you cool and is great for layering!" —Cider Customer
"Very soft and comfy! I can throw this on top of any plain top and the outfit is 10x better! 10/10." —Cider Customer
Get it from Cider for $24 (available in sizes XXS–4XL and four colors).
23. A goes-with-everything round neck crop T-shirt to replace the days of standing in front of your closet for 30 minutes contemplating what to wear.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this fit! Bought two, one in black one in tan. The sleeves fit somewhat loosely, and the shirt has an almost boat/scoop neck on me- but certainly doesn’t hang off the body. Shirt catches nicely at the waist as well. My new go to crops for casual days! Will likely buy more! The material is very smooth, and stretchy. Almost shiny? But really nice." —Molly B
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 36 colors).
24. A pair of tapered drawstring joggers because wide leg linen pants just aren't your thing...but joggers? Now that's a silhouette you can get behind.
Promising review: "These are so comfy and great for summer. Breathable, thin, but quality material. I am getting more! They don’t wrinkle, great for travel. These have been my go-to pants all summer! Love, love, love." —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in eight colors).
25. A loose-fitting gingham baby doll dress that'll make you click your heels together three times in hopes that it magically appears in your closet.
Promising review: "I LOVE this dress!! The material is so lightweight that it’s perfect for summer, and then the buffalo plaid will also look cute and trendy in fall with a jean jacket! Plus I LOVE that there are pockets. The dress is made really well. I was pleasantly pleased to see it also had a lining so it’s not at all transparent. I saw another review that said it ran a little small and as someone between two sizes I sized up and I’m glad I did. I will be wearing this dress all summer and then some!" —Theresa St Peter
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in seven colors).
26. A smooth satin-y and ultra flowy halter neck top if you're a staunch believer in the necessity of having some good "going out tops" in your wardrobe, swampy sweaty weather be damned!
27. An oversized T-shirt if you're looking to spice up your tee collection, which you really should because that 5K participation shirt from college and your middle school math club shirt need to be sent to a farm upstate.
Promising review: "Soft and breathable fabric. It’s hard to find tops that are not cropped anymore and this top fits nicely but is meant to be oversized which I love. It’s comfortable for lounging or going out in. I love the red and black tie dye, looks like picture and runs true to size. Size down for a more snug fit." —Jacee lynn
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and a variety of colors/prints).
You now that your summer wardrobe is complete:
