After months of shopping without rhyme or reason, my summer wardrobe is in need of a fix. It’s the classic trope of having too many options without having anything to truly wear, so in light of my situation, I’m getting more strategic. While I don’t need to go overboard with a whole new closet, I do want to invest in a few essential pieces that will do the heavy lifting and reduce how long I sit and stare into the abyss that is my closet. Since the runways are always a source of discovery, I went back and combed through the spring/summer collections for fresh inspiration. Now that these collections have finally trickled from the shows into the retail stores, it made even more sense to give them another look. Hours of clicking and scrolling later, I finally arrived at my dream summer wardrobe, and it came down to five key pieces.
From prep-school miniskirts (thank you, Miu Miu) to happy-hour halter vests and cocktail-hour crochet, these were the standouts among the host of florals and linen pieces on the runways. The point is that I can incorporate them into my current wardrobe as a focal point with my existing staples as the supporting act.
They’re ready to set the tone and define the mood of the summer—keep scrolling to see the buys energizing and unifying my summer vibe.