With the unofficial arrival of summer with Memorial Day weekend, I'm already pivoting my wardrobe to the upcoming season. For the summer months, I'm ready to embrace a mix of trend-forward pieces and investment items and have been on the hunt for suitcase-worthy finds that will carry me through the hottest time of the year. As new-season items are beginning to drop, I headed to Net-a-Porter, Zara, and Nordstrom to scroll through the latest shopping arrivals and see which are the best to shop.
Some of the latest drops on the market—such as jelly shoes, gingham dresses, and deep-plunge one-piece swimsuits—are already set to be peak summer 2025 style. Heritage prints, mesh accessories, and peppermint-stripe shorts are also front-runners and pieces I'm planning to acquire for my vacation wardrobe. Here, see the top pieces I'm recommending for the summer season ahead.
Nordstrom
It's set to be a gingham summer!
Jelly shoes will be everywhere, including this hot pair from Chloé.
New in from Hunza G.
One of the buzziest vacation pieces from the spring/summer 2025 runways.
Team jellies.
Perhaps the most iconic summer print.
To wear with everything from jeans to swimwear.
The most beautiful powder-pink piece.
Pair this with the pink Khaite top.
Net-a-Porter
Get in my closet.
A mesh take on Savette's iconic pochette bag.
Fun!
Everyone is talking about Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses.
A timeless investment buy.
The print of the summer.
Yep, more jellies.
Pastel shirts are a key layering piece.
Pucci prints are more relevant than ever.
Iconic.
Sleek.
Zara
A beautiful silhouette.
Perfect for stacking.
Polka dots are having a moment.
Great for cooler evenings.
A timeless one-piece.
Eyelet is on the rise.
Just add strappy heels.
This beautiful staple comes in so many color options.
Peplums have returned.
To wear with the coordinating top.
