I Want Refined Style—39 Shopbop, Banana Republic, and Gap Finds That Overdeliver

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Summer is usually synonymous with trendier style—think denim cutoffs, bright colors, quirky accessories—but this year I'm aiming for a different sort of warm-weather look. I've made it no secret that I've been channelling my personal style in a new direction, one that's all about refinement, elegance, and and overall sense of polish. The only issue is that as soon as hot, sticky weather is involved, that immediately becomes a harder look to maintain (as anyone who lives in a humid climate knows).

So as I'm mapping out my next-season wardrobe, I'm going out of my way to ensure I'm building it with pieces that are not only chic but are easy to style and functional for warmer weather. Shopping online as I do, I've flipped through site after site but nowhere have I found a better trove than at Shopbop, Banana Republic, and Gap. From easy linen trousers to elevated sandals and everything in between, continue on to see and shop the pieces I'm eyeing for my most refined season to date.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.