Over the weekend, I walked into the Gap store on Fifth Avenue in NYC and was left speechless. I immediately texted all my friends to tell them they had to check it out for themselves, whether in person or online. The brand's latest drop, featuring the new Gap x Dôen collaboration, was filled with designer-passing pieces. That statement carries significant weight considering my exceptionally high standards when it comes to fashion.
There were white linen dresses, both short and long, that I could see myself wearing every day during the months of July and August, vintage-style jeans that make a white tee and ballet flats look effortlessly cool, elevated flip-flops reminiscent of The Row's viral pair, and chic suede boat shoes that would add a casual yet polished finish to a skirt.
I made a note of all my favorite pieces, so below, I'm sharing my edit of Gap's best summer buys. Here's the best part: Every item below is priced under $140. With that in mind, keep scrolling to shop my guilt-free picks.
Shop the Best Summer Pieces From Gap
Between the top in Hailey Bieber's recent Instagram post and the dress Kylie Jenner wore to the 2025 Met Gala, halter necklines are having a moment.
There's so much to love about these jeans. A puddle hem? Check. A vintage-like medium-blue hue? Check. A relaxed fit? Check.
This under-$15 pair is the easiest way to wear the black-flip-flop trend.
Trust me: Once July arrives, all you'll want to wear is a one-and-done linen dress.
For when you're tired of your go-to scoop-neck black tank top.
It's so hard to choose between the chocolate brown, black, blue stripes, and beige.
I adore white Peter Pan collar blouses for the summer.
These are my kind of white jeans—crisp, slim, and flattering.
Zip this up and style it with a poplin skirt and sandals for an unexpectedly chic look.
These boat shoes would look effortlessly cool when styled with slouchy separates.
You'll wear this a lot.
Textured sweaters are a simple way to add interest to any summer look.
These Bermuda shorts seem ideal for petite women, as the hem falls at mid-thigh.
If you didn't hear, Gap and Dôen just came out with their second collaboration. This dress is a top buy.
During the fall, I witnessed celebrities embracing funnel-neck leather bomber jackets, so this summer, I anticipate lightweight denim styles like this one.
Take a cue from stylish French women and swap your white tees for striped ones this season.
Bermuda shorts and heeled flip-flops are the throw-on summer formula that looks chic every time—ask Bieber.
Without a doubt, a linen button-down shirt is the most versatile piece for summer. It can be styled with jeans, a skirt, a bikini, or unbuttoned over a dress.
A sure way to inject some color into your warm-weather wardrobe.
Found: the perfect white tank top.
Every downtown New York City fashion person is wearing drawstring Bermuda shorts and linen pants right now.
Ever since I came across Khaite's gorgeous snakeskin sandals, I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair that doesn't break the bank. This under-$40 pair checks all of my boxes.
I can see myself wearing this skirt all summer long.
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