12 new summer staples that you'll love next year too
An edited roundup of what you definitely won't regret picking up this summer.
It's tempting to update your wardrobe every season, but let's be realistic. In Canada, there's only winter and summer — just different degrees of cold and different degrees of hot. We go from parkas to shorts in the span of a month. And sadly, the summer part is pretty darn short. It just doesn't make sense to spend a ton on sundresses and flip flops.
So, we've edited this summer's top trends down to four key pieces that you'll wear all summer long — some even into fall— and, importantly, that you'll wear again next summer.
No-tuck white tee
Making a basic tee look great is all about the right tuck, especially with high-waisted bottoms. There's the full tuck, half-tuck, front tuck…a lot to learn! Want to skip all the fuss? Find a tee that's tailored to sit perfectly above your jeans without any cotton origami!
Wilfred Free Subah T-Shirt, $40, aritzia.com
Club Monaco Desta Top, $98.50, clubmonaco.com
Loft Side Tie Tee, $33.58, loft.com
High-waisted tie shorts
Had enough of jean cut-offs? These shorts are dressier than denim and the roomy legs make them more comfortable. Wear them instead of a skirt when you want to look more put together — they pair perfectly with a crisp white shirt or even a no-tuck tee!
J.Crew Tie-waist short in chambray, $92.50, jcrew.com
Club Monaco Anree Short, $129.50, clubmonaco.com
Mango Lace cotton short, $59.99, mango.com
Embroidered vacation top
Shop for this top like you're packing to go on a beach vacation. You know those pretty embroidered camisoles and blouses you see in souvenir shops that you never buy because you don't think you'll wear them? This is actually exactly what you're looking for. Delicate eyelet details, colourful patterns or sweet-yet-simple embroidery looks just right this season... and you can always take it on your next trip!
Gap TENCEL™ denim embroidery tank, CA$64.95, gapcanada.com
H&M+ Embroidered Cotton Blouse, $39.99, hm.com
Velvet by Graham & Spencer Perrie Embroidered Top, $147.00, anthropologie.com
Cropped, wide-leg jeans
Don't worry. You can wear these jeans with boots when it's time to stash your sandals - just make sure your boots meet the cuff (or frayed edge) of your jeans. Go for high-waisted with either a wide-leg or flare and make sure they hit just above the ankle.
Gap High rise wide-leg jeans, CA$79.95, gapcanada.com
Madewell wide-leg crop jeans in edgeley wash: welt pocket edition, CAD 175.45, madewell.com
M.I.H JEANS Lou frayed high-rise flared jeans, $270, net-a-porter.com