23 Summer Pieces That Just Need a White Tee and Sandals
Looking for a way to spice up your summertime basics? Today’s story is for you. As someone who loves any excuse to throw on a simple white T-shirt and, seeing as we are in peak sandal season, I thought it would be fun to round up items that, when combined with those two essentials, can make a complete outfit—and a stylish one at that. Enter: things like layerable dresses and jumpsuits, cool jeans, statement pants, and fun skirts. It seems obvious, but by consciously pieces that make a statement on their own, you can save yourself a lot of time in the styling department. So without further ado, shop my edit of 23 items that just need a white tee and sandals below.
It was hard to choose just one item from Tibi, but these shorts stole my heart.Available in sizes XS to L.
Wear this to work or on the weekend.Available in sizes UK4 to UK14.
I love the color of these cargo shorts.Available in sizes XS to L.
Can’t you imagine how cool this would look over a tee?Available in sizes XS to L.
I am obsessed with these belted jeans.Available in sizes 24 to 31.
I’m obsessed with these new Nanushka pants!Available in sizes XS to XL.
The tropical trend has evolved way beyond Hawaiian shirts.Available in sizes XS to XL.
I’m obsessed with any and all pants from this brand, so why not extend my love to shorts?Available in sizes XS to L.
This midi skirt will be the star of any outfit.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Paperbag pants are the perfect summer weekend choice.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
The slip dress will always have a place in our closets.Available in sizes XS to XL.
You can never have enough stylish skirts.Available in sizes S to M.
Slightly unbutton to add some cool to your look.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Honestly, this story could have been completed with entirely Reformation items.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
These pants would honestly look good with anything.Available in sizes S to M.
Up next? Shop more of my favorite brands for summer clothes.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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