I'm a Shopping Director—10 Spring and Summer Items My Stylish Mom and I Think Are Wildly Chic
From elevated basics to designer accessories.


Welcome to Retail Therapy—Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler's digest of everything that matters in shopping. He spends his days uncovering special gems to elevate a wardrobe, and it's all curated right here for you, dear readers. Think of Bobby as your personal shopper, and this is the exclusive list of items that get a yes from him, period.
Shopping with my mother is one of my favorite activities. I have distinct memories from childhood perusing the racks at the local mall, and we still do this today, but now it also includes texting and DMing things we're into. In this installment of Retail Therapy, I'm highlighting the 10 items (along with styling pieces) I recently shared with my mom that she liked the most, which runs the gamut from cool linen separates to designer accessories.
Oh, and Mother's Day is quickly approaching (don't forget), so you could also use this shopping list to find something special for a leading woman in your life. Keep scrolling for more.
Adidas Sneakers
Just like legit everyone else out there, my mom and I are also gravitating toward Adidas sneakers. The SL 72 is the front-runner for my mom with the retro silhouette and fun colors, including this trend-forward pale-yellow pair. Yes, I told her that wearing these sneakers will make her look like a fashion person.
Styling Pieces
J.Crew Skirt
I've been talking about slip skirts a lot recently—a spring staple that hits on the romantic trend. J.Crew always has strong options, including this gorgeous knee-length style. The sheer lining at the bottom brings a forward twist that sets this skirt apart. It comes in a range of colors, but I suggested the pink to my mom.
Styling Pieces
H&M Pants
The coveted $25 H&M linen-blend pants are back! This style sold out last year, but my mom is thrilled she can order now for this season. Many of my co-editors own the pants (and rave about them) because of the comfort and effortlessly chic silhouette. The versatility is also noteworthy. As I mentioned to my mom, you could dress them up with a button-up shirt and flats or wear them with a swimsuit on vacation.
Styling Pieces
Chloé Sandals
It's the season of the jelly shoe. I repeat: It's the season of the jelly shoe. I spoke highly about the Vince mules in the last installment of my newsletter (also featured above), and my mom bought them immediately. I showed her these Chloé sandals that the fashion crowd can't get enough of for a different vibe, and she adored them. She loved the lower heel and ankle strap for an extra level of comfort. Oh, and they also come in beautiful blue and pink hues.
Styling Pieces
Chanel Ring
This is a dream ring. It's certainly an investment but a style that can be worn daily. Everything in Chanel's Coco Crush range is breathtaking, and this ring is no exception with the signature quilted motif. As I mentioned to my mom, it can be worn on its own but also would be pretty stacked with other special pieces.
Styling Pieces
Reformation Sweater
I've featured this cool Reformation sweater a few times in my content because I enjoy the color combination with the butter yellow (an It hue!) and blue stripes. Style it with jeans and sneakers for an easy look or tie it around your shoulders with a blouse and skirt to switch it up. And yes, this one is in my mom's cart already.
Styling Pieces
Zara Cardigan
Get ready. Peplums are coming back. The silhouette dominated the fall runways, and there are already stylish picks in the market now, like this striking cardigan. While $70, it's quite expensive-looking with the elegant silhouette and gorgeous buttons. I have it styled with a skirt and sandals below, but it can also work flawlessly with jeans or trousers.
Styling Pieces
Bottega Veneta Bag
The Bottega Andiamo continues to be one of my favorite bags. It is literally perfect. My mom dreams about the smaller style in the burgundy color. It's small enough for everyday use, and as my co-editor who has it said, it fits so much. It's also eligible for Bottega's Certificate of Craft, which is a complimentary care service. It's totally a forever bag.
Styling Pieces
Open Edit Vest
Linen is a must for spring and summer. In addition to the drawstring pants above, this linen-blend vest also tops my list because it's modern and very chic. It feels high concept with the design but is so easy to style with jeans and your favorite shoes. It's guaranteed to earn compliments, and the price is right.
Styling Pieces
Coach Jacket
I spotted a friend wearing this Coach piece on Instagram and gasped. It's unbelievably chic, with its collarless silhouette and statement buttons. I told my mom that this find would make her wardrobe feel even cooler.
Styling Pieces

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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