It seems as though “heatwave” is now synonymous with “summer,” which makes dressing a serious challenge! To help you, we’ve broken down some NYC-summer-appropriate outfits based on the temperature on the thermostat đ đ„”đ„. Grab a cold beverage, and let’s get dressed!
When it’s hot…
The temperature is rising outside and dipping inside. A light pair of cotton pants with just the right amount of stretch + the airiest button-down imaginable + a cotton sweater for the morning commute/A.C. will do the trick. Remember to hydrate!
The City Pant
The Blanca Shirt
The Cotton Cardigan
The Row Jelly Shoes
The Medium Canvas Tote
The City Pant
The Blanca Shirt
The Cotton Cardigan
Ancient Greek Sandals Jelly Shoes
When you walk outside and get smacked in the face by the heat…
They’re saying that average temperatures are higher this month, and today is no exception. But you have things to do! So, wear a light pair of silk shorts + your favorite cotton tee + comfy sandals made for walking + a basket tote to hold a change of clothes đ„”.
The Silk Reine Short
The Wynn Baby Tee
Underwater Weaving Tote
K.Jacques Sandal
The City Short
Record-breaking temperatures… for the third day in a row…
The heat is on đ„ with no end in sight, so wrap a silk pareo around your waist + put on a barely-there tank + grab a fan. This heat calls for an Aperol Spritzâor two.
The Silk Elba Pareo
The Ribbed Lenny Tank
Sonder & Holliday Fan
The Row Sandal
The Ribbed Lenny Tank
Or, to really beat the heat, take a break and pop into one of our cool KULE stores đ.
The white T-shirt might just be the hardest wardrobe essential to get 100 percent right. True, there isnât all that much to the âboringâ basic, but thatâs why the tiniest details can suddenly become huge pain pointsâfor instance if itâs not machine-washable, durable and easy to dress up and down, then I for one donât have the patience for such a fiddly version of a wardrobe staple thatâs supposed to be supremely versatile. Thatâs why, to determine the absolute best of the best white T-shirts for women, I went straight to the source and asked PureWow staffers, friends and family who will gladly wax poetic about their beloved tees. (Many even admit to buying multiples at one time.) Here, 15 plain white T-shirts for women that have earned the PureWow stamp of approval.
How I Chose the Best White T-Shirts
As noted above, I started right at the source: women who wear white T-shirts on a regular basis. I talked to PureWow staffers of all different ages and body types, as well as friends and family, to narrow down my search to only the best options. Then, I read through hundreds of reviews from shoppers like you, as well as fashion influencers, noting the pros and cons of each style to confirm our hand-picked styles truly live up to the hype. The result? A list of 15 plain white T-shirts I feel confident will fit right in with your existing wardrobe, and may even become your new favorite basic.
For those on the hunt for a durable, slightly heavier cotton tee, Kule is definitely your best bet. They donât come cheap, but the opaque material is wonderfully soft, sturdy and wonât stretch out or shrink even after multiple wears and washes. I originally fell in love with Kuleâs striped tees, but now I just want them in every color, solid or patterned. They hang really nicely and feel really sturdy, like theyâll last for a long time. And theyâre great for tucking into high-waist jeans. I will say, they run a little smallâIâm usually between a medium and a large in tops and find the large is a much better fit across the board at Kule. At $75 a pop, this boxy tee is one of the most expensive on this list, but if you do happen to fall in love with the style, you can score 20 percent off by adding two or more, of any color, to your cart.
No one is having a more luxurious start to summer 2024 than Gwyneth Paltrow, and no one else should be surprised. After landing in Capri, Italy, and taking in French designer Jacquemus’s fifteenth anniversary fashion show on June 11, the Goop founder extended her stay to go sailing on a mega-yacht. Her plans weren’t relatable, but surprisingly, her choice in summer outfit was. (Save the rare HermĂšs Clemence bag tied crossbody over her top, anyway.)
Paltrow hit the high seas in the definition of universal vacation essentials: her best linen pants, black fisherman sandals, and a striped sweater tied over her shoulders like a nautical, quiet luxury cape. While credits for her exact seaside outfit weren’t available at press time, they all overlapped with the pieces fashion editors love most for summerâand at price points beyond Paltrow-level luxury.
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s personal style, whether she’s sunning herself on the deck of a ship in Capri or flitting around Los Angeles, isn’t as easy to pin down as “minimal” or “bohemian” or “rich wellness founder mom” (though all three labels can apply in turn). She’s as likely to wear a dress from her in-house clothing line, G. Label by Goop, as she is to stack designers like Miu Miu and Saint Laurent one on top of the other.
The beauty of Paltrow’s white linen pants and fisherman sandals are their copy-and-paste capabilityâeven in (or in spite of) her inaccessible surroundings. White linen pants are stocked absolutely everywhere at this time of yearâand the linen pants outfits to wear them with are endless. Fisherman sandals, meanwhile, are a resurgent shoe style with endorsements from Hailey Bieber’s casual Instagram posts to the Gabriela Hearst runway. Similarly, they’re shoppable at both indie designers like Emme Parsons and mass brands like COS. Putting the two together is so easy, anyone can do it without Paltrow’s exact wardrobeâbut you’ll still get the same “headed to sunset dinner with my private chef” results. It helps that Paltrow specifically converted summer 2024’s big white skirt outfit idea into pants form, swapping an A-line maxi with loose trousers for the same colorblocked effect with her tank top.
Considering that Paltrow made a series of ski trial court appearances feel like a runway through her array of lush coats and creamy sweaters, seeing her turn out an accessible vacation template from the deck of a private schooner maybe isn’t that surprising: She thrives in unusual juxtaposition. So below, I’ve shopped out more essential summer linen pants inspired by Paltrow’s latest outfit. Even if I can’t spend a summer on a triple-decker, Below Deck-level charter boat in the Mediterranean, I can dress like it with her as my guide.
Our latest collection was inspired by a trip Nikki took to the South of France last summer. The colors, landscape, and quaint interiors all got her creative juices flowing. The collection is an homage to the towns of Saint Paul de Vence, Saint-RaphaĂ«l, and Saint-Tropez. Let’s take a trip together, shall we?
A collection takes over a year to come to fruition. The idea for what you now see was conceived a year ago! Every piece is infused with specific memories and details from Nikki’s inspiring trip.
She even Pantone-matched some of the collection’s colors to photos she took, like the above green car, which is “Sweet Pea” green, used in some of our silks, sweaters, and tees.
The Silk Ponza
The Silk Reine
The Matey
The Gio
The Wynn Baby Tee
The bronze hues were inspired by details in architecture, folliage, and handmade pottery.
On the streets of Vaugines, France
A little corner at Hotel Lourmarin
La Petite Vigne, a wine cellar in Saint Paul de Vence
Nikki visited small towns throughout France. The rustic interiors and authentic touches to everythingâfrom restaurants to markets to the food itselfâwere so picturesque that it felt like it was straight from a postcard. She walked away inspired by the colors, flavors, and smells.
Inside at Colombe dâOr
Fresh bread at Colombe dâOr
A little market in Lourmarin
The Modern Holiday
The Kiki
The Modern Bonjour
The Kiki
The Modern Merci
The collection is meant to evoke this quality and charm through the colors, silhouettes, and materials. Think of a silk striped dress with a cotton knit thrown over your shoulders as you go to the market to grab fresh bread and cheese.
The best tennis bags arenât exclusive to those on the grand slam circuit. For many players, half the fun of tennis is the exquisite fashion that comes with the sport, from stylish tennis dresses to bags for toting extras like balls, a towel, a water bottle, and beyond. Sure, you could certainly get away with a sports duffle or roomy gym bag when bringing these essentials to the court. But why not lean into the country club aesthetic in full force by shopping the best tennis brands for a comprehensively thought-out look, proper tennis bag, and all?
If youâre an elite player, youâre probably all for shoulder styles that can hold several rackets at once, plus all your other gear, from court-approved sneakers to accessories like a visor and sweatbands. However, you can go the racket cover route on the simpler end of the spectrum. Or, for a bit more carrying space to accommodate a change of clothes, a top-handle bag or backpack with a designated racket pouch or strap will feel perfectly sporty and chic. Like with a yoga mat bag, itâs all about function and figuring out what works best with your aesthetic and lifestyle.
Keep scrolling to discover 26 tennis bags as practical as they are stylish, from sleek black to sporty striped accents and beautifully modern and light iterations crafted of leather and raffia. Plus, customizable stylesâwho doesnât love a good monogram?
Why we love it:Â The extended handles of this tote bag allow you to, as the name says, sling it over your shoulder for easy commuting. Minimalists, this oneâs for you.
This Memorial Day Weekend, Nikki traveled to the U.K. The trip was filled with friends, art, good food, shopping, and relaxation. Ride along for the highlights!
For the first time, Nikki decided to take an international day flight instead of an overnight one, and it was a game-changer. The advantage of landing in the evening and having a comfortable hotel room ready for a good night’s sleep was a refreshing start for the first day of touring!
She walked many miles in these đ (these are really good too!)
Tatum Sweater
Quinn Shirt
Nelson Blazer
Oxford Pants (coming soon!)
The Row Jelly Shoes
On the first day in London, Nikki saw friend and artist Tanya Ling‘s show at the Ronchini Gallery. Afterward, Tanya Invited Nikki to the Chelsea Arts Club. Seeing the authentic, quirky people of the London Art Scene was fun. Nikki also had the privilege of visiting Tayna at her gallery and saw some current paintings in the works đ
As for restaurants, The Wolseley is always a favorite, as is J Sheekey and, of course, Indian food. Nikki went to a newer one called Trishna near Chiltern Firehouse and highly recommends it. You know the food and drinks are good when you forget to take photos đ€Ș
Nikki and her husband then took a few days in the countryside in the Cotswolds at the Soho Farmhouse. It was a very chill few days of eating, drinking, riding bikes, and even a milk truck! The shop there is also cute, with a bunch of small brands.
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