When I think of the easiest and chicest way to dress—especially in summer—it always comes back to ’90s minimalism. I can’t think of anything else that feels more intuitively effortless.
Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein were at the helm of this era of fashion. When it comes to style icons, no one embodied it better than Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who remains the ultimate reference point. She had a way of mixing high and low—Yohji Yamamoto, Prada, Miu Miu, and Ann Demeulemeester with Gap T-shirts and Levi’s jeans.
That same anti-trend aesthetic endures today in brands like The Row, Khaite, Toteme, St Agni, and Cos—all known for their elevated basics and uniform approach to dressing.
When it’s over 80°F, I want to wear as little as possible without sacrificing looking put-together. For me, it’s all about classic, timeless staples that work year-round, and right now, here’s what’s on heavy rotation.
White Tank Tops
Hanes
Boys’ Ecosmart Cotton Tanks
Cou Cou Intimates
The Regular Picot Tank Top
I own so many tank tops. Obviously, they’re a crucial basic for summer.
A favorite of our editors.
Flore Flore
May Organic Cotton Camisole Top
For investment options, I like Flore Flore and Tank Air.
ZARA
Ribbed Strappy Tank Top
Flore Flore
Timmi Cotton Tank
Love the shape of this one.
Simple Skirts
Free People
Lowen Midi Skirt
My black and white cotton midi skirts are on constant rotation right now.
People close to me have said they’ve never seen me in jeans, which is mostly true. Still, I want to be that person who’s found their perfect pair. I think a capsule wardrobe has to have at least one pair of great denim—and that’s what I’m working on. I’ve been meaning to get a pair of long overdue 501 ’90s Jeans from Levi’s,
Citizens of Humanity
Zurie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Our Senior Editor Eliza Huber swears by the Citizens of Humanity Zurie Straight Leg Jeans.