If you've checked the weather in NYC lately, you'll know it's about to be hot—the kind where you feel like you're melting in the humidity. This heat wave has me confronting an inconvenient truth: I, of all people, haven't done much summer shopping yet.
I have a tendency to over-research before I buy anything. I'm the person with a 1000 Saved folders, intentionally keeping track of everything that catches my eye. Yet somehow, my closet still feels unprepared for the season change.
Right now, I'm looking for easy dresses, anything polka-dotted, breathable tank tops, kitten heels I can walk in, cotton skirts, and airy walking shoes that don't make my feet feel trapped in a sauna.
If you're in the same boat, I rounded up a few warm-weather options—including that Zara polka-dot skirt currently making the rounds on TikTok.
Revolve
I have another dress from Nia that I've been wearing on repeat.
I love this With Jéan dress.
Last summer, I filled my closet with miniskirts, but now, I'm growing my assortment of longer options.
When I can't be bothered deciding what to wear, Cou Cou never fails me.
Strapless dresses all summer.
A classic.
Chic.
Tube tops are summer essentials.
The matching midi.
Our Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez recently made the case for these and convinced me to own a pair of denim shorts again.
Zara
TikTok's current favorite skirt.
…In fact, she went as far as to call this other one "the perfect $16 tank top."
If you're looking for polka dots, Zara's selection is incredible right now.
Love the asymmetrical style.
A little miniskirt moment.
So chic.
H&M
One of my outfit formulas is a one-shoulder top with a full skirt.
I've been really building my swimwear collection this summer.
This sheer dress is on sale for less than $20.
Everyone needs another white tank.
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