Game-Changing Summer Essentials

Warm weather is finally starting to appear on our weather apps, and along with it the reminder that we haven't really shopped for summer yet. In the same boat? Don't worry — we’ve rounded up the biggest summer essentials for the season. From brightened-up dresses to the strappy sandals of your dreams, the can’t-miss items of summer are here.

The Summer Statement Dress

Opt for hues as bright as the sun when shopping for your summer statement dresses like ShopStyle Style Influencer Blair Eadie.

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Altuzarra Adele Cold-shoulder Cutout Floral-print Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress - Yellow $569 $1,895

Mara Hoffman Celia floral-print cotton-blend maxi dress $1,195

GOEN.J ruffle-trimmed wrap dress $399 $499

Saloni Women's Rose Polka Dot Ruffled Midi Dress $675

MICHAEL Michael Kors ribbed midi dress $249 $276

$Como Vintage Ruffled High\u002FLow Midi Dress$

Como Vintage Ruffled High\u002FLow Midi Dress $39.97 $88

Shoshanna Women's Yasmine Tiered Floral Dress $418

Zimmermann Women's Goldie Cutout Ruffled Floral Mini Dress $850

Taylor Cold-Shoulder Floral Embroidered High-Low Dress $76.30 $109

Yumi Kim Nantucket Dress $238

Tanya Taylor Women's Corinne Floral Silk-Blend Dress - Size 0 $525

Farfetch Anna October ruffle maxi dress $590

Alexis Women's Lilou Floral Mini Linen Flounce Dress $495

Petersyn Women's Tasha Velvet Ruffle Dress $145.49 $388

Rococo Sand Women's V-Neck Ruffle Dress $296.62 $565

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The Color-Happy Top

Punch up your look with a little drama – reach for bold, colorful tops with fun details like ruffles, puff-sleeves or a plauful print like ShopStyle Contributing Editor Dileiny Rodriguez.

Puffy sleeves- and polka dots! Yes, Please! #ShopStyle #MyShopStyle #ContributingEditor #Travel #Vacation

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Reformation Kassi Gingham Linen Peplum Top - Green $128

Miguelina Jill Cropped Tie-front Printed Linen Top - Pink $295

Alice + Olivia Alice Olivia - Celestia Cropped Ruffled Crepe Top - Lavender $195

LoveShackFancy Avery Mixed Print Top $295

All Things Mochi Coney Embroidered Crop Top $230

Lee Edeline Valence top $660

ASTR the Label Peggy Bodysuit $59

LoveShackFancy Molly Smocked Cotton Top $275

LoveShackFancy Avery Ruffled Toile Crop Top $245

Kobi Halperin Demy Ruffled Silk Blouse $378

Finders Keepers Rosie Polka-Dot Cropped Top $110

REVOLVE lovewave Gails Crop $88

Johanna Ortiz Paso Doble One-shoulder Ruffled Cotton-blend Poplin Top $472 $1,350

Tularosa Winnie Gingham Plaid Print Blouse $49.97 $138

Endless Rose Floral Ruffled One Sleeve Blouse $36.97

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The Midi Skirt

This summer's midi skirts are so chic, you may swear off pants forever. We're loving ShopStyle Contributing Editor Pamela Carrera's bold pink version.

Adding some spicy 🌶 to the sweet pink with a bold red.

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Adding some spicy 🌶 to the sweet pink with a bold red.

Banjanan Discovery Cotton Poplin Skirt $400

Victoria Beckham Leopard-Print Silk-Crepe Midi Skirt $558 $1,395

Faithfull The Brand Valois Midi Skirt $149

Dries Van Noten Women's Silk Sash Wrap Midi Skirt $787.50 $1,575

Lisa Marie Fernandez Women's Eyelet Cotton Tie-Front Midi-Skirt - Black $575

ANAÏS JOURDEN Satin Pleated Midi Skirt $207 $345

Topshop Snake Print Midi Skirt $75

re:named apparel re:named Joan Midi Skirt $35.70 $51

Katharine Hamnett Women's Janice Denim Midi-Skirt - Blue $380

Thierry Colson Women's Trish Striped Cotton-Silk Midi-Skirt - Charcoal $409 $675

3.1 Phillip Lim Belted Wool-blend Midi Skirt - Beige $298 $595

re:named apparel re:named Leopard Midi Skirt $50

DL1961 Georgia Midi Skirt $149

A.L.C. Women's Eleanor Metallic Plissé Midi-Skirt - Pink $595

Ulla Johnson Women's Marina Floral Chiffon Midi-Skirt - Black $475

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The Strappy Sandal

Mark our words – strappy sandals like ShopStyle Contributing Editor Rose Vanderkerchkhove's will be the shoe to have this summer.

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mentally preparing to attack the breakfast buffet 🥞🍳🥓 @planethollywoodcostarica @modelistemagazine

Jacquemus Les Sandales Pilotis $350.99 $702

Cult Gaia Eden Leather Sandals - White $400

Camper Twins strappy sandals $170

Gianvito Rossi Red Strappy Sandals $559 $1,190

BY FAR Thalia 50 strappy sandals $252 $359

Sole Society Saunye Strappy Sandal $79.95

Cult Gaia Pietra 90 strappy sandals $602 $669

Franco Sarto Winnie Strappy Sandal $83.37 $138.95

Schutz Veronica Strappy Sandals $136–170 $170

LOQ Ara Strappy Sandals $350

Schutz Fabia Strappy Sandal $101.47 $144.95

Jacquemus strappy sandals $543 $679

YUUL YIE strappy sandals $266 $332

Matiko Nina Strappy Sandals $140

Ballin Alchimia Di strappy sandals $495

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The Final Touches

From straw hats to chic bags, don’t forget to accessorize with a statement making accessory like ShopStyle Contributing Editor Luciana Terroni's.

Lots of colors and shapes here in Dubai. I’m wearing a beautiful orange dress by Lena Hoschek, flat shoes by Charlie Stone and oversized hat by Behida. #ShopStyle #MyShopStyle #LooksChallenge #ContributingEditor #Lifestyle #TrendToWatch #Travel

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Lots of colors and shapes here in Dubai. I’m wearing a beautiful orange dress by Lena Hoschek, flat shoes by Charlie Stone and oversized hat by Behida.