It's Going to Be the Summer of Cool-Girl Elegance—30 Pieces Destined to Sell Out
I've been thinking ahead to what I'll be shopping for this summer, and I keep coming back to pieces that fall within a grown-up, elegant aesthetic. Items such as pointed ballerina flats, A-line dresses, and tweed jackets all have a sense of sophistication that lend a pulled-together element to an outfit and feel primed for my closet now and in the months ahead. That sense of elegance is set to be a defining look for summer 2024, and I've zeroed in on the key buys for the season.
Specific pieces such as round-neck one-piece swimsuits, oval sunglasses with gold hardware, and statement earrings are on my radar. I also have my eye on cigarette pants, full circle skirts, and satin slingbacks that are perfect to wear for summer but can easily work into the second half of the year. To shop them all in one place, I made an edit of my top summer finds from Saks. Ahead, see every piece that has landed on my short list—some of the chic finds are on sale for up to 70% off thanks to the designer sale that runs until August 1.
To style with anything from dresses to tees.
Tennis necklaces are making a huge comeback.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
-
From Hailey to Zoë, Every Chic Celebrity Is Carrying This Fall It Bag
Spotted.
By Eliza Huber
-
From Suede Bags to Sporty Jackets, Miu Miu's Back to Define What'll Be Cool Come Spring 2025
Are you writing this down?
By Eliza Huber
-
The Hermès Show Just Confirmed 2025's Top Trend
And budding color trend.
By Anna LaPlaca
-
It's Confirmed: These 7 Handbag Trends Will Take Over This Fall
In no time, they'll be all over TikTok.
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
The 39 New Arrivals From Saks, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter That Will Sell Out First
Mark my words.
By Anna LaPlaca
-
I'm in the Market for a New Bottega Veneta Bag, so I Took 3 for a Test Run
Here's my honest review.
By Eliza Huber
-
I'm Making Bets: Insiders Will Invest In These 9 Fall Trends First
I'm bullish about these.
By Anna LaPlaca
-
Every Celebrity Stylist Is Fighting Over This Dress Right Now
It's easy to see why.
By Eliza Huber