Summer Edit
Summer Edit
By: Rachel Long
As the seasons change, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle trends shift. Square’s team of Directors and Editor's compiled their summer must-haves in this Edit. We will be doing these seasonally and look forward to sharing what we have been loving.
Fashion:
1. Bike shorts - Bike Shorts are a summer staple. Whether you are going to the store, actually working out, or getting a socially distant brunch - bike shorts make any outfit comfortable and cut in the summer heat.
2. Sleepwear - Nap dresses are the perfect blend of leisure and sleepwear. You can wear it out of the house or catch some z’s in these beautiful dresses.
3. Tailored Pants - During the summer, almost all pants are shoved to the back of the closet, but a good pair of loose but tailored pants can elevate any outfit from day to night and are a yearlong staple.
4. Linen Anything - Linen is a summer staple, and with so many brands bringing the fabric in fun new styles, we can’t get enough of the classic look. We have a cute dress and shorts options for those more girly or tomboy that we have been loving. These gingham shorts are fun dressed up or down and will make all of your Italian coast summer dreams come true. This loose shift style linen dress will make you want to braid flowers in your hair and capture your summer on 35mm.
5. Athleisure - Outdoor Voices is well on their way to domination of the workout apparel/athleisure space. This dress separates them from the rest, with fun colors and a feminine appeal these Exercise dresses will have you wanting to play tennis or have a picnic.
Accessories:
6. Summer Boots - Boots in the summer? We’re big fans. These cute Dolce Vita booties can make a mini sundress or a floral print a bit edgier.
7. Watch - We are always on the quest for a classic watch, and this beautiful one by Breda fits the bill. With the gold and silver tones, you can mix and match it with your everyday jewelry.
8. Sunnies - Summer, and sunnies go together like White Claw’s and the beach. These Krewe sunglasses have just the right amount of fun, balanced with the classic gold and tortoiseshell color scheme.
9. Velcro Sneakers - An homage to a classic look, we are in love with velcro sneakers this summer. Brands like Veja, Gola, and Adidas make this older look work with new, fun, young silhouettes.
10. Headbands - Headbands are here to stay, and we aren’t mad about it. Lele Sadoughi has made the knotted headband come back in full force with an extensive color and fabric range. We love how these accessories add a bit of pop.
Beauty:
11. Blowout Brush - If you haven’t heard of the blowout brush, then you might be living under a rock. These brushed took TikTok by storm and are slowly making their way mainstream. This one by Hot Tools is promised to give you the effortless look of a salon blowout again and again, at a fraction of the cost and time.
12. Perfume - Perfume can be an investment, but Dossier is making high-end scents more affordable and approachable. They take classic scents and create their twist on them for $30. We are all in.
Lifestyle:
13. Melissa Wood Health - Melissa Wood Health has produced the “It Girl” guide to long and lean lines. Melissa Wood Health is the key to summer fitness, a blend of pilates, yoga, and specific muscle exercises.
14. Goop Podcast - Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, Goop, has a podcast that talks about beauty, life, work, and mindfulness. This podcast is perfect for a leisurely afternoon or a long drive.
15. Smart Water - This 50 oz water bottle will help you hit your hydration goals. Smart Water is a team favorite, and this large bottle is excellent for summer and long days.