A Stylist Told Me the Top 9 Targets Worth Adding to Your Wardrobe

Even though I consider myself pretty up to date with fashion trends, I always appreciate advice from the pros on what’s worth adding to my wardrobe, especially in summer. I’ve always struggled the most with clothes during the warmer months, because it’s actually my least favorite season (sorry, summer lovers!).

I enlisted the help and professional advice of NYC-based digital designer and stylist Marina Ingvarsson to share her top affordable picks at Target. Marina’s sophisticated yet edgy fashion sense shines through in her nine must-haves from Wild Fable, A New Day and Lands’ End.

Ahead, find tops, dresses, handbags and shoes worth adding to your wardrobe to keep up with summer trends. Prices start at $8.

Stylist-Approved Target Fashion Finds

A new East West bag

Bowler bags are trending on TikTok as the perfect canvas for layering key rings Y2K style. Marina says the handbag is versatile, stylish and timeless enough to wear without a key ring since its “clean beauty transitions seamlessly from day to night.” Its “subtle elegance” is “perfect for the modern minimalist on the move.” The East West bag from A New Day features numerous interior and exterior pockets, a zipper and long double handles for comfortable carrying.

Wild Fable Elsa Mary Jane Ballerinas

Another style making a big comeback this summer are knitted shoes, especially ballet flats like this Mary Jane style from Wild Fable. According to Marina, they are “the ultimate trend for summer 2024” and a must-have for their lightness and charm, which will keep outfits “chic and light all summer long”. The Mary Jane silhouette has been spotted on celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jane Fonda, and you can recreate the look with a plain black or cream patent knit or black or beige with rhinestones for a touch of sparkle.

Lands’ End Short Sleeve Knit Polo

A short sleeve polo shirt is a summer staple ideal for a versatile, casual or dressy top. It’s on par with the current tenniscore trend and easy to wear with tailored blazers or skirts that add “a touch of elegance to your ensemble,” according to Marina. She loves being able to “switch effortlessly between a classic, refined look and a trendy, edgy vibe,” depending on her mood.

Wild Fable open long sleeve mini sweater dress

Low cut outfits are essential in summer, especially when you don’t want to spend too much time trying to create the perfect look. An effortless white mini dress is a no-brainer for its versatility. Marina recommends adding simple jewelry and your choice of Slingback kitten heels or ballet flats for an “effortlessly chic look.” One shopper said the Wild Fable style is “soft and very comfortable,” and several reviewers love it as a cover-up or over a bodysuit for going out.

A New Day Double Hollow Tube Hoop Earrings

Accessories are the icing on the cake of any great OOTD, and according to Marina, these double hollow earrings “have the power to transform any look with their boldness and style.” They “make a statement that’s impossible to ignore” and add “an extra touch of confidence” to any summer look. The affordable $8 hoop earrings are lightweight, according to reviewers, and one customer’s “go-to earrings” that elevate every outfit.

Keep scrolling for more of Marina’s picks at Target to revamp your summer wardrobe.

A New Day Soft Woven Crossbody Bag

Ellos slim stretch capri

Mel A New Day Sheer Mesh Ballet Flats

A New Day Puffy Hoop Earrings