With summer finally here, I’ve been browsing different retailers to see what’s new. At Zara, there are plenty of under-$50 summer pieces. One standout is the Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt that associate editorial director Eliza Huber introduced many of our editors to, and it was included in the spring 2026 Who What Wear 100. Other highlights are the $15 Halter Top, $20 Double Short Sleeve Effect T-Shirt, and $26 Ribbed Halter Top.

In accessories, woven bags are trending, including the $30 Mini Basket Bag and the $109 Raffia Mini Shopper Bag. In the shoe section, wedges have been one of the standout trends of summer 2026 by far. Two-tone sandals are also having a moment, such as Zara’s Contrast Leather Sandals.