I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These Summer Staples Are Number One in My Closet

There are a lot of fresh summer pieces out there that could be deemed staples because of their stylish nature and versatility. Sandy Koszarek has eight key items she considers "number one" in her closet because they're highly wearable. Koszarek worked as a VIP Nordstrom stylist and is the creator of Stylish Sandy, so we're listening if she says an item is a must-have with her style expertise.
Below, you'll find the list of Koszarek's top summer must-haves, complete with visual and shopping inspiration. You'll notice that the pieces in question could fall in that elevated basics category because they really could be styled in a multitude of ways. Keep scrolling for more.
1. White Dress
"My favorite go-to item for summer is a white dress. It's a classic summer staple that always makes me feel chic and put-together." — Koszarek
2. Linen Trousers
"Linen is a summer favorite of mine. I love wearing linen pants with a matching blazer, top, or a casual T-shirt for a perfect warm-weather outfit." — Koszarek
3. Tank Top
"A tank top is a versatile summer top I often wear. Perfect alone or layered under a button-up, blazer, or jean jacket, it goes well with skirts, jeans, or trousers." — Koszarek
4. Neutral-Colored Sandals
"Neutral-colored sandals are my favorite summer shoes. I love wearing slides, dressy flip-flops, and barely there sandals with everything from flowy skirts and dresses to jeans and linen pants." — Koszarek
5. White Denim
"White jeans are my summer go-to! Every outfit feels instantly refreshed when paired with them. Perfect for the season." — Koszarek
6. Flowy Skirt
"Skirts are another summer favorite. I like wearing them with a tank, T-shirt, slides, and a raffia bag for a chic summer look." — Koszarek
7. Raffia Bag
"A raffia bag is the summer accessory I reach for most. Always casual yet chic, it complements any summer outfit." — Koszarek
8. Crochet Top
"Crochet is another favorite trend I'm wearing this summer. It adds texture and an airy, chic layer for the season." — Koszarek
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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