I’m a Picky Editor Buying These 7 Summer Fashion Must-Haves

I’m picky by nature, and always have been. Ask my mother! When I was little, I didn’t eat carrot puree. It had to be the freshest carrot puree, handmade by my mother (okay, I wasn’t that bougie back then, but you get the idea). As I got older, these idiosyncrasies transcended other aspects of my life: my home, because I wouldn’t settle for an apartment in New York, I needed the best (that I could afford, of course), my friendships, my relationships. , which allowed me to find the best life partner I could have dreamed of and, of course, with my fashion, which I choose since I started working, GOODfashion.

Among my friends, I’m the one who really talks, which is to say, if someone sends me something they’re considering buying, especially around a big shopping event like Memorial Day, I will be very real about it. I’ll say, “Hey, it’s a great investment,” or I’ll tell them the truth and tell them what it is: It’s probably not the best buy at the moment. Of course, I don’t leave them hanging either. I’ll send them something I think is better, always making sure their wardrobe is theirs too. So if something really speaks to them, they should understand it.

7 Tough, Editor-Approved Summer Buys

However, I’m probably hardest on myself when it comes to shopping. I’ll really think through a purchase, consider wearability, the trendiness of said piece, and calculate the cost per wear. I don’t think it makes shopping harder, it just makes it smarter – and some might say it makes me pickier, but I’m okay with that.

Below, shop all the fashion pieces that passed my wear test for summer 2024, some of which are on sale for Memorial Day.

En Saison Egret long floral cotton dress

When I think of the perfect summer dress, this En Saison maxi is basically what I imagine. what a dream ! It’s ethereal! That’s flattering ! It’s easy to wear! The smocked bodice gives the number a fun texture, while the sheer bow-tie straps add an element so pretty and girly that it’s too good to pass up. It is certainly which is on my packing list for my trip to Italy.

Steve Madden Hawke Mary Jane Pump

I was hesitant to share these Steve Madden shoes because honestly I wanted to keep them for myself, but sharing is caring and I’m not here to control. Mary Janes are obviously hot right now, and these pumps offer a slightly elevated but still totally wearable take on the silhouette, thanks to the comfortable block heel. They’re 50% off right now (wow!) and available in a few colors, although I particularly like the metallic iteration.

Spanx the perfect pant, wide leg with split hem

I could wax poetic about Spanx pants for the rest of my life, but I’ll keep it short and sweet here. The brand’s Perfect collection could easily win awards, as all of the styles included are about as comfortable and flattering as pants. Think: sweat but keep them elevated. This particular pair with a split hem adds a trendy element of the moment that can’t be missed either. And that $74 price tag? So good.

Check out the rest of the fashion must-haves I’m making this season.

Goelia Cardigan With Detachable 3D Flowers

Hill House Home the Cosette dress

Jeffrey Campbell – Mesh Flat Mary Jane

Mr. Gemi la Lisinda