Madewell The Straw Slouch Tote

Madewell’s handwoven totes are TikTok viral for a reason: Everyone is obsessed with the bags’ quiet luxury aesthetic and its seamless ability to serve you well from city streets to poolside cabanas. This brand bestseller fuses the laidback, organic nature of a straw bag with the elevated touch of leather — creating an endlessly beach-ready beauty that’s roomy enough to hold a novel, notebook, sunscreen, phone, and all your beauty essentials.

Once you’ve parted ways with sand and surf, the bag will easily transition to fulfilling the duties of an on-the-go carryall tote. The magnetic closure and adjustable strap are two elements that will ensure personalized comfort and peace of mind that your essentials are kept safe and secure inside. Plus, the slouchy shape is a majorly trending one in the handbag world right now, making this tote a boho-chic head-turner through and through.

Price upon publish date of this article: $168

Wayf x Styled by Coco Josefina Linen Blend Dress

What happens when affordable brand Wayf teams up with influencer and stylist Coco Schiffler? Pure magic, epitomized by this essential airy linen dress in the season’s most on-trend hue. The butter-yellow Josefina dress from Nordstrom’s exclusive Wayf x Styled by Coco capsule is a secret styling weapon for summer, since you can throw it for an instantly pretty look that requires only sandals and a mini bag for completion.

The square neck here is flattering, and the maxi hemline works well as an understated yet elegant wedding guest dress for all the nuptials on your social calendar this season, too. A summer travel staple, this dress is perfect for wearing to sunset dinners after long, sun-soaked beach days. The lightweight, breathable linen is perfect for catching a breeze in that post-sun bliss with a glass of white wine in hand — just throw on a chic pair of lace-up sandals and go. 

Price upon publish date of this article: $99

Tory Burch Romy Small Crossbody

Everyone needs a versatile bag for rounding out a linen dress–fueled summer ensemble, and this designer crossbody is a prime example. Both compact and spacious, it strikes the ideal balance when you’re jet-setting in foreign lands. The best part about this bag (besides that light brown color, which is neutral enough to complement literally everything in your closet) is the fact that it allows for hands-free hauling of your phone, wallet, and other small must-haves — leaving your hands open for holding a gelato in Rome, say, or a folding fan if you’re channeling some Audrey Hepburn–level glam. The bag’s leather speaks volumes in top-tier quality, and those interior card slots are additional features that will make you the most organized traveler out there.

Price upon publish date of this article: $298

Lspace Baewatch Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit

This one-piece is so ’90s-coded, there’s really no wonder it’s called “Baewatch.” We’re absolutely obsessed with its black and cream color-blocking, which will add visual interest to your go-to linen trousers, denim cutoffs, and cover-ups as you walk around town or lay on a beach blanket avoiding awkward tan lines. Sporty one-piece swimsuits are, of course, great options to wear in the water or on the shore, but they’re also capable of doubling as bodysuits that can be layered into your looks. This means that, once dry after your infinity pool swim session, this swimsuit from Lspace can be repurposed when you go out for drinks with the new resort friends you just made. The one-piece straddles the line between casual-comfy and put-together, so you’ll always feel like you understood the style assignment while wearing it.

Price upon publish date of this article: $194

Quay Felt Cute Gradient Oval Sunglasses

Sure, you might’ve seen these ’90s oval sunglasses on everyone from Bella Hadid to Hailey Bieber, but the trending style isn’t slowing down anytime soon. These particular Quay shades are minimalist in terms of their silhouette but add a touch of timeless elegance with the classic tortoiseshell pattern. Trust us when we say: These sunglasses are the only ones you need to bring on your getaway.

Price upon publish date of this article: $65

Veja Esplar Sneaker

If you’re a fan of being comfortable while walking and getting use of your spring dress collection, know that both of these things are possible — so long as you know to shop the best white sneakers that can be worn with dresses. For vacations when you aren’t able to take the contents of your entire shoe rack with you (read: every vacation), a white sneaker like Veja’s Esplar comes in handy, given that it looks super polished while being dressed up or down at ease.

The sneaker’s lace-up style and leather upper make it both comfortable and chic whether you’re wearing it through the airport or paired with your favorite sundress as you check yet another European city off your bucket list. A rubber sole provides the traction you need to walk/run/hop/skip around town with summertime joy in your heart, which will be multiplied when you realize A-listers like Meghan Markle and Scarlett Johansson love and frequently wear the Veja brand.

Price upon publish date of this article: $150

Nordstrom Lantern Packable Straw Bucket Hat

Ever since Meghan Markle made waves on Instagram for donning a shoppable lantern-brim straw hat while standing in the garden with her kids, the style entered all the fashion girlies’ shopping lists for summer. This Nordstrom-brand hat is the perfect way to get the look, as its straw is both breathable (no scalp sweat, thank you very much!) and highly packable for when you need to stuff the hat inside your overnight bag and not think twice. One size will fit most heads, and, if you’re looking for something a bit darker than that natural colorway, Nordstrom also offers the sun hat in Chocolate.

Price upon publish date of this article: $59

Dolce Vita Stefan Slingback Sandal 

Plan on hitting 10,000 steps a day wherever you’re headed to this summer? These sandals from Dolce Vita are bound to keep you comfortable until the last very mile, before you finally sit down to a much-deserved dinner. The shoes’ platforms are cushioned-plus-contoured to keep your feet feeling secure and supported (the adjustable slingback straps achieve the same outcome), but the real star of the show is the gilded toe ring detail on each shoe. Evoking the goddess trend for 2025, toe ring sandals were spotted on runways from Giuseppe Zanotti to Tod’s and are part of the larger push for making thong sandals more high-class.

You don’t have to own $900-plus flip-flops from The Row to tap into the cultural obsession, though. These under-$150 babies are just as applause-worthy when it comes to their sexy aesthetic and jack-of-all-trades functionality. Wear them to the beach or for a boardwalk stroll, an in-town errand run, and an indulgent al fresco meal: inspiring many a query as to the sandals’ origins.

Price upon publish date of this article: $120

Levi’s Shrunken ’90s Western Denim Trucker Jacket

Beat your post–“Cowboy Carter” tour blues by investing in this all-American, Western-inspired trucker jacket by Levi’s, whose cropped look gives it a more modern rendering. The jacket’s two-tone mix of lighter and darker denim washes puts a fresh twist on the classic denim jacket, and will stand out this season. To take the references up a notch, wear the jacket with some color-happy cowboy boots, and make sure your Beyoncé-adjacent social media caption says something like the following: “If that ain’t country, tell me, what is?”

Price upon publish date of this article: $108

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Polka Dot Square Silk Scarf

In case you haven’t heard yet, polka dots are summer 2025’s most popular print. Need proof? The trend forecasting platform Trendalytics reported that searches for polka dot items have jumped by 260 percent in 2025 (and we’re not even midway through the year!). Considered the new neutral, polka dots offer a touch of playfulness and a hearty dose of French-girl sophistication. We’re here to tell you that incorporating them in your summer travel ‘fits doesn’t require a full-scale wardrobe overhaul. In fact, you could pay homage to the dots with something as simple as this Ralph Lauren scarf: far from a one-hit wonder, since it can moonlight as a hair accessory, a bag charm, and even a barely-there sarong over your cheeky bikini bottoms. The scarf is 100-percent silk as an added bonus, bringing enough softness to rival summer’s diffused sunset light.

Price upon publish date of this article: $52