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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ASOS Edition EDITION knot front milkmaid midi dress in print-Multi

Zimmermann Wild Botanica Luminous Ruffle Halter Gown $840 $1,600

1 STATE Ruffle Dress $99

Saloni Tilly Ruffle Dress $565

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lois Tie-Dye Ruffle Dress $132.75 $295

Commission SSENSE Exclusive Green Ruffle Shirt Dress $459 $1,350

Krisa One Shoulder Ruffle Dress $187

Saint Laurent Floral Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Dress $3,290

Farm Rio Fruit Salad Ruffle Dress $260

Needle & Thread Embroidered Ruffled Dress $563 $704

Etoile Isabel Marant Lanikaye Cotton Tiered Ruffle Dress $460

LoveShackFancy Rebecca Eyelet Ruffle Dress $325

Parker Fleur Combo Stretch-Cotton Ruffle Dress $74.39 $248

MUNTHE Trancas Blouson-Sleeve Ruffled Dress $90 $240

Maje Rustini Printed Ruffle Dress $136 $340

Erdem Vacation Patmos Parrot-Print Ruffle Shirtdress $995

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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.

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Lily & Roo - Small round Solid Gold St Christopher Pendant Necklace

Urban Outfitters Vesna Puff Sleeve Peplum Top

Tiffany & Co. Shell Band yellow Shell Band

Lilly Pulitzer Alessa Ruffle Top $58

NIC+ZOE, Plus Size Tangier Ruffle Blouse $154

Vineyard Vines Gauzy Striped Ruffle Top $88

Cinq à Sept Rose Puff-Sleeve Ruffle Top $295

See by Chloe Ruffled georgette blouse $232 $387

Akris Punto Matelasse Polka Dot Ruffle Blouse $208.50 $695

Theory Asymmetrical Ruffle Top $285

Kobi Halperin Aliza Mixed-Media Ruffle Top $198

CeCe Cascading Ruffle Top $29.40 $49

MICHAEL Michael Kors Ruffled Cold-Shoulder Blouse $74

Robert Graham Thelma Floral Ruffled Blouse $248

Alexander McQueen Ruffled top $1,490

Vince Camuto Off the Shoulder Ruffle Blouse $49.50–59.40 $99

Veronica Beard Araya Floral Ruffle Top $295

Veronica Beard Viveca Floral Ruffled Top $295

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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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Collectif Name of Love Heart-Shaped Sunglasses

New York & Co. Red Linen Full Skirt - 7th Avenue

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

Liquorish a line lace detail midi dress with pleated skirt in navy $72

Vince Paneled Pleated Crepe And Crinkled-satin Midi Skirt - Blue $103.50 $345

Balenciaga Wool-twill Midi Skirt - Black $693 $990

Joseph Pleated Polka-dot Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Skirt - Black $397.50 $795

Brock Collection Stella Cotton-blend Guipure Lace Midi Skirt - Ivory $445 $890

Cefinn Sylvia Gathered Printed Satin-twill Midi Skirt - Blue $204 $340

Ksubi Jagged Asymmetric Denim Midi Skirt - Black $240

SLEEPING WITH JACQUES The Sylvia Tiered Silk-satin Midi Skirt - White $103.60 $259

RED Valentino Frayed Printed Denim Midi Skirt - Blue $405 $675

Tory Burch Satin-trimmed Pleated Printed Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Skirt - Pink $200 $500

PatBO Oasis Ruffled Printed Chiffon Wrap Midi Skirt - Black $212.50 $425

Isabel Marant Ginkinali Draped Floral-print Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Skirt - Ecru $507 $845

Emilia Wickstead Rhea Printed Organic Cotton Midi Skirt - White $1,180

Chloé Two-tone Pleated Denim Midi Skirt - Blue $525 $1,050

Theory Ribbed-knit Midi Skirt - Gray $237 $395

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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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Studio Amelia Entwined Leather Strappy Sandals $279 $390

Studio Amelia 2.42 Leather Strappy Sandals $340

Wandler Blair Square Toe Strappy Sandals $520

Cole Haan Wilma Leather Strappy Sandals $52.50 $100

Marc Fisher Mahalia Strappy Sandal $49.97

STAUD Gita Strappy Leather Sandals $325

Tommy Hilfiger Morina Strappy Sandal $32.95 $64.95

Kate Spade Sprinkles Flower Charm Strappy Sandals $198

Nina Neptune Strappy Sandal $79

Clarks Kylyn Strappy Sandal $120

Amina Muaddi Naima Strappy Sandal $730–970

Marc Fisher Dami Strappy Sandal $59.98 $119.95

Schutz Glimia Strappy Sandals $78

Vince Smith Padded Leather Strappy Sandals $225

Chinese Laundry Fun Stuff Strappy Sandal $59.95

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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.

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Lena Hoschek Bossa Nova Fitted Knee-Length Dress

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.