Hot List: Frame dress | Gucci sweater | Loewe tote | Gold sandals | Necklaces
The Hot List: Your Guide To A Chic Summer
A new season is here, so now is the time to get your summer outfits dialed in! A good place to start: pull out everything from last year, and review piece by piece to see what will make the cut this year. I always grab a rolling rack (I kinda can’t imagine outfit planning without one). It makes everything so much easier! Don’t forget to assess your whites — everything from tanks and tees to denim and dresses — to make sure they’re all crisp and clean for the season ahead.
Today’s post is a round up of what’s hot, what’s selling and fun new things that should be on your radar. One thing I do almost every day is peruse all our favorite websites — and wow are there some super cute things right now! New arrivals at Tuckernuck (think Americana summer), the best linen pieces at J.Crew, and the prettiest dresses at Cinq a Sept — all brand new.
Keep reading to see the “Hot List” — everything that’s chic and that you’ll wear all summer long. I made some new style boards and put together some stylish outfits I think you’ll like. I’m also sharing a a few discount codes, and a mix of high and low pieces. I hope you find something you love! Happy (almost) summer ☀️
ICMY: a few favorite summer posts
The Ultimate Summer Vacation Capsule Wardrobe
Trust Me: Your Summer Wardrobe Needs This One Specific Color
10 Summer Staples You’ll Rely on All Season
#1 – Coastal Summer Style
Susie: Quince linen dress | Sandals | Cashmere sweater
Style board: White dress | Gold earrings | Hat | Sandals | Striped cardigan | Denim sleeveless shirt | White jeans | Tank | Denim shorts | Scarf | T-shirt | Pearl earrings | Frank & Eileen button-up | Clutch
Get ready to gather your favorite casual pieces that you’ll wear all summer long! Think pretty white dresses, stripes of any kind, and faded denim all mixed with neutral shoes and accessories. It’s the quintessential coastal chic style that so many of us love
Tuckernuck faves: The website looks really good! Here’s what caught my eye: this dress, this Americana sweater, this cute straw hat, this polo top and this tote
Frank & Eileen faves: Love their new ruffle collection. Pieces include this dress, this sleeveless shirt and this best-selling button up. Also look at this new eyelet dress, this denim skirt and this linen dress. I could go on and on … check it out for yourself!
Casual white dresses: Look at this favorite from Cinq a Sep), this eyelet one from Rails and this $50 one from Quince
#2 – Beautiful Dresses for Every Occasion
Susie: Veronica Beard dress | Straw bag | Gucci sweater | Sandals
Summer dresses: Doen | Farm Rio | Cinq a Sept | Johnny Was | White eyelet
Accessories: Straw bag | Earrings | Sandals | Bag
It’s dress season, and there’s an option for every event you’ll have this summer, from casual days around the house to vacation dresses to special event dresses. For more dresses, click to read “10 Dress Trends to Try This Summer.”
Casual everyday dresses: Look at this one from Frank & Eileen which is my most-worn summer dress, this maxi dress from J.Crew and this linen one from Quince
Vacation dresses: Love this Tuckernuck which has sold out twice and is back in stock, and this one from Eliza J which I wore in Arizona
Special event dresses: This blue one by Cinq a Sept, this striped one from Staud and this asymmetrical ALC dress — perfect for MOB/MOG
#3 – The Hottest Trend of the Season: Linen
Susie’s outfit: Linen vest and matching pant | Clutch | Sandals
New arrivals: Yellow blazer & matching trousers | Kitten heels | Blue stripe top | Floral dress | Raffia bag | Pink linen dress | Sandals, more sizes here | Hat | Sarong | Swimsuit | Pink vest
J.Crew is looking amazing, thanks to the cool and ultra-chic lead designer, Olympia Gayot. Lately, I get so excited when a new collection drops — and I can easily find too many things to love! I shared some recent finds in this video, and you can find all the details here.
J.Crew linen favorites: J.Crew has an entire linen shop, and some of my favorites pieces include these linen drawstring pants, the Carolina pants, this new midi skirt that goes with everything, and this linen blouse. To see more on what’s trending for summer, read my latest post here.
#4 – Best-Selling Items for Summer 2025
Left: Linen vest | Farm Rio skirt | Necklace | Straw bag | Sandal | Right: Short sleeved sweater | Farm Rio dress | Jimmy Choo bag | Sandals
#1 – Staud silk dress – If you’re looking for a special dress, this one can be dressed up, or worn more casually. I brought it to Arizona and wore with these sandals and this straw bag. I’ve also shared it in this video. I’s such a pretty dress!
#2 – Paige Anessa summer jeans – A faded blue, lightweight jean is a wardrobe staple this time of year, and this one is a favorite. It’s a modern wide-leg jean that’s super flattering and fits almost everyone. I recently purchased it in a petite size — total game changer if you’re 5’4″ and under. Of course, it’s available in regular sizes too #3- The bra that works magic – Seriously — if you’re looking for a lift, this bra will do the trick. It’s one of my highest recommendations, and I shared it in this post on LTK #4 – The Schutz sandal everyone loves – I’ve gone on and on about this sandal! I’m on my third pair, because I wear it all the time. I was thinking this might be the year it gets retired! But, I have yet to find a replacement that’s equally as versatile #5 – The cutest Veronica Beard cardigan – The green stripes on this short-sleeved cardigan feel fresh and summery. I shared an outfit in this recent blog postHere’s 5 more …
#6 – Farm Rio cotton skirt – Skirts are having a moment this year, and everyone is loving this pretty skirt. Wear it with flat sandals and a tank, or dress it up with a pretty blouse and sandals #7 – Frame eyelet top – This is a great top, and the boxy silhouette is fun. My daughter briefly swiped it from me and she styled it with these jeans that we both have. #8 – Farm Rio striped green dress – I happened to be at Nordstrom when this came in, and by the end of the day, there was only one left. It’s a stylish cotton midi dress that is perfect for warmer months #9 – Rag & Bone graphic tee – This pretty pink tee is really cute, and you can wear it with a skirt, denim shorts or your favorite faded blue jeans. #10 – Vince Pintuck pants – I wrote about these pants that everyone is wearing from LA to NYC to Europe. They’re super flattering, and you can read more about them in this recent post
#5 Italy-Inspired Vacation Finds
Susie: Melissa Obadash, similar | Havaianas | Loewe tote
Row 1: Green dress | Swimsuit | Sandals | Vitamin A shirt and matching short
2: Jimmy Choo tote | Swim top and bottom | Pareo | Coverup
Row 3: Sandal | Hat | Farm Rio top and matching skirt | Necklace | White sneakers
Oh how I’m dreaming of Italy! I recently read that it’s a top location everyone is searching for. Click to read this recent post for an Italy-inspired vacation capsule.
Thank you for reading xx
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