Missoni Top, Reformation Tank, Doen Shorts, Chanel Flats (old, similar here), Call Me By Your Name Bag, Jenna Blake & Emily P Wheeler Necklaces

Summer might not seem like the season for layering, but that is exactly why it is worth being intentional about the pieces you add to bring dimension to a look. A shirt worn open, a poncho slipped over pants, a kaftan you have been waiting all season to wear, or a sarong tied before a beach day can shift the entire mood of an outfit before anything else is added.

What I love most about layering during the summer is how naturally the most unexpected color and texture combinations begin to happen. This edit brings together pieces that add movement, color, and shape to something otherwise simple, with accessories that just fall into place. Jewelry with subtle sparkle, a woven bag or sun hat, a crochet headscarf, each adding its own small point of view.

This is where the fun comes in: a chevron print beside a fuchsia basket bag, a bright bead against a translucent green layer. Nothing has to match perfectly. It just takes a bit of imagination to make summer dressing feel joyful, considered, and sun-drenched.

There’s a moment when the weather shifts and my whole approach to getting dressed shifts with it. Closed-toe shoes get nudged to the back of the closet, sandals move front and center, and suddenly they’re the only thing I want to reach for. I like keeping a small lineup of distinct pairs in rotation, each one setting its own tone depending on where the day is headed. Here are the five styles I’ve been wearing most.

Statement Wedges

Shape leads. Carved bases, natural textures, satin finishes, even lace-up ties—each pair feels slightly different but all sit with presence. The height changes how everything falls, especially with longer hemlines or anything fluid through the leg.

Beaded Sandals

Surface takes focus. Beading scattered or tightly placed across the foot creates variation, almost like pattern built into the shoe. Some feel tonal and subtle, others introduce color in small, precise ways that draw the eye downward.

Gold Metallics

A layer of light. Straps curve and wrap in warm metallic tones, sometimes smooth, sometimes braided or embellished. They move with the foot and catch light differently depending on the angle, creating a kind of soft dimension.

Jelly Sandals

Material leads here in a more playful direction. Glossy finishes, sheer straps, and saturated tones create a slick, almost glass-like effect across the foot. It feels nostalgic but reworked in a way that’s more deliberate, especially when the color runs bold or the transparency is pushed further.

Colorful Sandals

Color takes center stage. Striped uppers, multi-tone straps, and vivid palettes create a striking, almost graphic effect across the foot. It feels spirited and expressive, introducing contrast and a sense of play through bold combinations and unexpected pairings.

Another Tomorrow Dress (more sizes here), Tory Burch Necklace, Di Gaia Sandals, Wandler Bag

I keep coming back to pink. It first caught my eye on the SS26 runway shows a few months ago, where Victoria Beckham’s take really stood out, and it’s stayed with me since, finding its way into what I’ve been adding to cart for upcoming travels and to bring some new color into my summer wardrobe. The shades I’m drawn to right now feel lighter than those of past seasons. Warm, vibrant, and flushed, or on the other hand, almost a whisper of rose. It feels like a pretty in pink moment, but in a way that’s fresh and current.

Lately, it’s been showing up in the relaxed silhouettes I want to reach for during the week. A soft pink jean, a slightly dressier pair with a sheen for date night, and an easy linen shirt dress with subtle stripes. Pieces that act as the whole outfit, where the color does the styling for me.

Pink has more styling range than most colors you’d usually reach for. From blush to rose to coral, and even worked in through stripes, it adds depth without heaviness. The finishing pieces are where it really comes together—beaded jewelry, tinted frames, satin bags—small details in the right shade that pull the whole look in.