Your Summer Style Questions, Answered: Sandals, Shorts & What to Buy

Summer dressing should be the easiest season, fewer layers, less to think about, but somehow it's the one that trips us up the most. I get more questions about summer style than any other time of year so consider this your Summer style toolkit.

I'm answering the questions you've been sending in nonstop: the perfect sandal, how to elevate jean shorts, what to wear when it's a million degrees outside but freezing in your office, and the colors and shoes defining this summer.

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In this episode, we get into:

My five tried-and-true vacation staples (and why I don't include a summer dress)
The hunt for the perfect sandal — and why I'm so picky about thong straps and micro heels
My controversial take on open-toed shoes in New York City
The linen pant debate: how to deal with wrinkles and which pairs are actually worth it
Why I get my beach bags from Amazon (and the one ALC bag worth investing in)
The summer accessories that completely shift my style for the season
My go-to summer brands across every price point — Doen, Massimo Dutti, St. Agnes, Staud, and more
The shoe of the summer (spoiler: there isn't one this year, but here's what I'm gravitating toward)
My honest take on jelly flats and fisherman sandals
Why I'm loving embellished sandals and a red kitten heel right now
Are we still wearing jean shorts? My full answer — plus the alternatives I reach for instead
How to wear longer shorts and Bermudas when you're not super tall
Why I'm buying most of my denim secondhand on Depop right now
The perfect office cardigan for surviving freezing summer A/C
The color of the summer — and the one shade that officially signals warm weather for me