30 Summer Staples from Quince, Levi’s®, Banana Republic and More

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At the beginning of each summer, like clockwork, I pull out my white basics from last year and sigh deeply at their condition. I often find them faded, sweat-stained, and stretched beyond recovery. In other words, they were well loved and well worn. Aside from an accessory (or two), most of my summer shopping involves revitalizing my staples. The heat and humidity of NYC is no joke, so if I can stick to the outfit formula of tank top and cotton pants, I’ll happily wear it again. Below you will find 30 basics quince, banana Republic, Levi’s®, AdidasAnd vuori Which I am considering for my summer wardrobe. Shop my curation of their new arrivals here.

There’s no better brand to start this roundup than quince. If you’re looking for high-quality basics from a new white tee to fuzzy shorts to a washable silk dress, the six options below are a great place to start. PS: There are other great options on the site right now that come in under $100.

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banana Republic Excellence in fundamentals with a twist. The designer will take a simple black dress and mix crochet and cotton like the one below. I’m also rocking the 4″ Tencel™-Linen Short with Foldover Waistband ($100) and the Strapless Tencel™-Nylon Peplum Top ($90). Here’s a taste of the goodies available from the brand.

When You’re Not Wearing Dresses This Upcoming Season, These Are the Latest Outfits You Need to Wear Levi’s® finds. The range includes baggy dad jorts (a controversial choice) or cutoffs from the brand’s Curve line (a staple you’ll never part with). I also love utility styles and colorful denim. Levi’s® is bringing a fun twist to its classic denim offerings.

The most unexpected summer staple is rapidly dominating the streets of NYC: the Adidas track pants. The sporty vibe is alive and well, and the perfect pair for this three-striped pant style is an Adidas shoe. I love the Tokyo and Gazelle styles for summer, but if you’re more on-trend you should definitely try the Taekwondo Mei shoes.

If you spend half your summer at the airport and want to be comfortable but also look presentable, vuori the answer is. The brand’s summer collection is filled with comfortable cotton separates, signature supportive activewear, and matching sets that will make you look like you’ve got it all figured out. Shop my neutral favorites below.