you are welcome 10 things to buyA monthly shopping list that helps you shop better by focusing on 10 key items to add to your cart that month if your wardrobe needs a boost. As Who’s What Wear editor for the past 12 years, I’ve spent many hours advising people on what to shop for during any given season, so you’re in good hands. Whether you’re shopping for cold weather, warm weather, holidays or a wedding, I’m here to give you the best suggestions for the season. Be sure to check back at the beginning of each month for more information.
If you love summer, then you might be feeling quite happy these days, because the most carefree season of the year has arrived. And even if you don’t like summer (and all the bugs and heat that comes with it), chances are you’ll enjoy shopping for it. My personal opinion is that summer is the most fun season for shopping, and the beginning of June is the time to really add something to your wardrobe for the height of summer. This means swimsuits, shorts, light clothing and beach accessories. As I do every month, I’ve narrowed the shopping list down to the top ten recommended items. So, if you’re ready to do some shopping this month, keep scrolling. (And while you’re at it, check out my shopping list of the top ten beauty Products to buy this summer.)
Contrast-trim swimsuit
Although it may be subtle, Contrast-trimmed swimwear is one of summer’s biggest trends. Simple, sporty details are the highlight of the season’s most talked-about collab, which is selling out everywhere: Burberry x Hunza G.
Burberry x Hunza G
Faye Scoop One-Piece Swimsuit
store controller
Contrast-Trimmed Triangle Bikini Top
j crew
Crochet-Trim Scoopback One-Piece
taffeta pants and shorts
The fashion crowd is absolutely losing it Taffeta pants and shorts right now, and I’ve noticed that they’re running out of stock because of it. This fabric looks just as beautiful in the sunlight as it does under the stars, and this, along with many other reasons, makes it a worthwhile trend to incorporate into your wardrobe.
sarah christina
Playa Pearl-Embellished Silk-Shantung Shorts
chan lu
techno taffeta shorts
Improvement
Olina Cropped Pants
open knit summer sweater
It may be a little surprising, but one of the biggest trends of summer is the sweater. However, not a warm sweater. Open knit sweaters made from cotton or linen are effortlessly cool and seasonally appropriate.
j crew
Summer Rollneck Sweater in Linen Blend
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Boat Neck Knit Jumper
Improvement
elliot boucle crew
sleep dress
Despite the name, summer’s biggest dress trend isn’t one to snooze on. snug-fitting The sleep dress is a chic, beautiful trend that will have you looking like an IYKYK fashion girl this month and beyond.
j crew
Ondine Mini Dress in Striped Double Cotton Poplin
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Danielle Lace-Trimmed Cotton Mini Dress
two-tone flip-flops
As we enter another season in which flip-flops are a major trend, people are mixing things up and embracing trends Inside Trend. The must-buy right now (because it will make every outfit fabulous) is two-tone flip-flops.
ancient greek sandals
Sayonara Leather Flip Flops
Teekies x J.Crew
Limited-Edition Thong Sandals
Improvement
Jessie Thong Sandals
beach jewelry
Wearing jewelery on the beach and wearing beach jewelery away from the beach is the way of summer 2026. This is an easy way to make any summer outfit more interesting.
Madewell
Shell Beaded Choker Necklace
paradise destruction
capri earrings
chan lu
starfish charm bracelet
red pull-on shorts
Yes, the red pull-on shorts are a bit niche, but they’re cool and everyone is wearing them, so might as well join them.
mateu
Organic Cotton-Poplin Shorts
khaki knee skirt
We all love white skirts, but if you want a special look for summer 2026, a Khaki knee-length or midi-length skirts are the exact style to prefer.
j crew
Pencil Midi Skirt in Cotton Poplin
Aritzia
wilfred illustration skirt
light-denim jeans
This seems to be the year in which denim brands decide to lean toward lightweight denim, and as someone who loves wearing denim year-round, I, for one, thank them.
Levi’s
501 90s flared jeans
Madewell
Low-slung baggy jean in airy denim
eggolde
Valen Jean (weightless) in the device.
Brown Linen Mini Dress
Hold off on white linen dresses (okay, not really — they’re a classic), but the linen-dress trend is one to add to your summer wardrobe in 2026. Brown Linen Mini Dress. It may seem random, but trust me—it’s a thing.
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Lacy Coco Sleeveless Linen Mini Dress
Aritzia
Wilfred Regal Dress
Loyal
Eloisa Linen Minidress
