Summer Fashion Essentials You Can’t Miss in 2025

June 8, 2025 7:19 pm

This weekend, you can snag double discounts at Madewell and Kate Spade—so I’m of course grabbing a new bag and a few breezy dresses. J.Crew and Gap marked down so many summer essentials that start at just $9, and comfy shoe brand Naturalizer gave us an exclusive discount code for this weekend only.

Natasha Crochet-Trim Slip Dress

J.Crew marked down so many easy-yet-chic summer styles, some of which—like this 82-percent off slip dress—are on double-discount sale. I’m grabbing the shorts-version of my favorite pants and this easy blouse with a cute ruffle trim.

Ruffle-Trim Button-Up Top

Textured Satin Stratus Shorts

Smocked Tie-Strap Midi Dress

Madewell’s sale dresses and sandals are now an extra 25 percent off with the code SUNNYDAYS. I love a breezy dress with a stretchy smocked bodice, so I know I’ll be getting this $45 style and this cute puff-sleeve option. I might also snag this bubble-hem shirtdress since it would be perfect for the office; it’s fun but still polished.

Bubble-Hem Mini Shirtdress

Smocked Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

Deco Medium Satchel

With the code SALEONSALE, you can take an additional 40 percent off Kate Spade’s already-discounted bags. If you prefer a classic, luxe-looking bag, you can’t go wrong with the Deco satchel. But if your taste leans a little more bold, I’m obsessed with this polka dot style and this small tote that looks like a crossword puzzle (it’s bound to be be a conversation starter).

Dakota Small Crossbody Bag

Wordplay Mini Manhattan Tote

Genevieve Slide Sandals

Naturalizer gave InStyle an exclusive discount code (INSTYLE20) for 20 percent off sitewide—and yes, that includes markdowns. For major savings, you can snag these now-60 percent off slides or my favorite comfy ballet flats. But my top picks are the Taylor sandals (that buckle detail is everything) and the Medina sneakers.