If your shopping cart is already stocked with these pieces, it's safe to say you've got excellent taste. From breezy staples to effortlessly cool upgrades, the latest drops at Nordstrom, Zara, Gap, and Shopbop are basically a master class in warm-weather dressing. Whether you're curating a vacation lineup or just refreshing your everyday looks, the new arrivals are hitting all the right notes and then some.
Think versatile dresses you'll reach for on repeat, elevated basics that feel anything but boring, and subtle statement pieces that pull an entire outfit together without trying too hard. These finds were made to go from a coastal getaway to a casual night out with zero styling stress. Better yet, they all have that easy, transitional quality that'll carry you straight into the early days of fall with a quick layer swap or shoe change.
I'm seeing lots of silk pieces from Shopbop, everyday essentials at Nordstrom, and effortless separates at Gap that pair perfectly with Zara's trending accessories. It's that sweet spot between polished and laid-back, which is exactly what the season calls for. Translation: These are the pieces you'll want in your closet before they inevitably sell out.
Ahead, I rounded up the standout buys from my go-to retailers. Shop the new arrivals below.
Gap
Because everyone needs a bright and bold tank.
No-fuss white linen pants.
Wear this on its own or toss a button-down shirt on top.
Give the barrel-jeans trend a try with this affordable option.
You can never have too many baby tees.
Throw a lightweight sweater over your shoulders and you're set.
You'll get so many compliments when you wear these colorful pants.
Shopbop
A timeless slip you can wear summer after summer.
Beyond chic.
This is how French women are wearing strapless tops this summer.
Wear this now and on the Fourth of July.
This would make a great wedding guest dress.
Style this with a simple tank and loose jeans.
Obsessed with this denim jacket.
Yes, jelly flats are still trending.
Nordstrom
The perfect little linen dress.
This and your favorite denim shorts.
Elegant and timeless.
Buy this now and wear it well into fall.
I'm still not over the butter-yellow color trend.
These look way more expensive than they are.
Another summer dress you can wear now and into fall.
In case you need a new sleek leather belt.
Zara
Wear this top with low-rise jeans for a night out.
These bracelets with a bikini on vacation or worn with jeans and a fitted tank.
Boho vibes in the best way.
Another summer vacation essential.
The statement skirt you didn't know you needed.
Toe-ring sandals are so hot right now.
A splurge that's so worth it.
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