This summer, dresses and skirts in natural materials like cotton and silk as well as cute but comfortable shoes are on my wish list. The main criteria is that everything is breathable and lightweight—especially with the inevitable heat waves coming up in New York City.

Other items on my mind are sunglasses, tank tops, bags, and swimwear, and if you’re looking for trends, colorful shoes, woven bags, tankinis, swim shorts, bright totes, beaded jewelry, bug-eye sunglasses, jelly shoes, and wedges are all popular for summer 2026.