Shopping for Summer? These Are the 25 Best Finds, According to Fashion People
To get an inside look at the pieces fashion's most in-the-know experts have on their radars for summer, I asked shopping insiders to share the exact pieces they plan to add to their wardrobes. Specifically, I turned to some of the best-dressed editors, stylists, personal shoppers, and international product-sourcing specialists to get an inside look at what will land in their closets for summer.
So, what landed on their lists of recommendations? Their picks include some of the biggest summer trends (Did someone say, raffia trend?) and the most-talked-about pieces, including items destined to gain a cult following in the coming months. Everything from summer's best investment-worthy designer bags to vibrant resortwear and wear-with-everything sandals makes up their top finds.
Keep scrolling to discover fashion experts' picks for the best shopping finds of summer 2023.
Alexis Bennett, commerce writer for Vogue
"I'm taking a practical yet fun approach to summer shopping this year. I want versatile pieces that I can wear both on vacation and to the office, and I'm excited to infuse more color into my wardrobe this season. Vibrant pieces in the new Simon Miller x Mango collection will be the attention grabbers in my summer wardrobe, but I'll anchor those playful separates with minimalist wardrobe essentials from labels like Wardrobe.NYC." — Bennett
Jennifer Nisan, founder and international fashion sourcing concierge for Front Row Live
"My approach for summer shopping is to aim for lightweight clothing accessories that still make a statement! This summer, I'm sticking to anything crochet, raffia lightweight pieces." — Nisan
"Recently, my Instagram DMs on @FrontRowLive have been going off for the Loro Piana L19 and the L27 pouches! It's super lightweight, comes with a strap, and is a chic addition to your summer wardrobe. These pouches have been all the rage." — Nisan
"My favorite thing about summer is getting dressed in a cute swimsuit and hanging by the pool. Louis Vuitton swimwear is always at the top of the swim requests I receive at FrontRowLive each and every season! I usually pair my swim with a sarong or a pair of cute denim shorts to complete the look." — Nisan
"A straw or raffia hat is a staple for the summer. Days can get super hot, and it's important to protect your skin from the sun. I love the idea of a wide-brim hat for summer. This Celine hat is perfect to pair with a maxi dress so you are ready for a beach vacation." — Nisan
Ilana Torbiner, stylist and personal shopper
"I'm all about keeping it easy and simple in the summer. I love anything linen—linen pants with a simple well-fitting tank or with a coordinating linen vest. Australian brands do summer so well—Matteau, Matin Studio, Sir. Dôen and Donni also have some great summer staples as well." — Torbiner
"Reformation does linen well, and their coordinating sets are always reliable. This linen vest and skirt in oatmeal is on my wish list." — Torbiner
Shop the matching Gia Skirt ($178)
"Eres makes the most classic, simple, high-quality swimwear. Their Mouna top + Malou bottoms are the only swim you need." — Torbiner
Shop the matching Malou Bikini Bottoms ($195)
"Dôen makes some of the best dresses that you'll have in your closet for years to come. I'm especially loving their Lantana dress and Yselda, both perfect for hot summer days." — Torbiner
Tchesmeni Leonard, senior fashion editor for Allure, Glamour, and Teen Vogue
"My approach to summer style is finding a balance between sexy and chic and transitional pieces that can take me from day to night or summer to fall. One summer trend I'm really excited about and [that] offers easy duality is crochet! It's sexy and paired with a chic pair of strappy sandals (heels or flats)- can be worn during the day but easily take you into the night for dinner with friends and a night of drinks and dancing." — Leonard
Nicole Eshaghpour, editor-at-large forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
"Since I spent all of last summer either pregnant or post-partum, this year feels like I'm starting from scratch, and I'm Okay with that! I'm currently investing in all new basics as well as a few key looks for events and dinners but trying to make sure everything I buy will last me longer than just this season." — Eshaghpour
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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