Next Level: Seersucker
Is there a fabric that screams “summer” more loudly than seersucker does? (That’s a rhetorical question, you guys.) Here, four ways to work it as we head into the weekend that kicks off the season. —erica
LEVEL I: A Pret-a-Surf bikini so classic in an Ashley Judd sort of way.
LEVEL II: This Rag & Bone tank leans toward sweet—but wearing it with some ragged jean shorts counteracts that.
LEVEL III: Seersucker, two ways, brought to you by 10 Crosby Derek Lam.
LEVEL IV: Oh, WELL. Didn’t see the leather shawl collar on this Boy by Band of Outsiders blazer coming.
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Of a Kind
When we were seven wearing knotted T-shirts, we totally wanted all of our dance-class leotards to look like this R/H situation. —erica
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Next Level: Rash Guards
Just because we don’t surf doesn’t mean we don’t ogle wave-riding attire. Something we’ve noticed? Rash guards have gotten so freaking stylin’. Here, four versions that prove our point. —erica
LEVEL I: As approachable as a stripe-y tee! And how hot’s the zipper up the front of this Pret-a-Surf number?
LEVEL II: This Eberjey creation can totally hang with guy who’d respond to broseph.
LEVEL III: So GRAPHIC and cool—Basta really knows what’s up. It also pairs so well with a black bikini.
LEVEL IV: Who says you can’t be girly and badass at once? Certainly not Zimmermann.
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In Character: Donna Martin
The entire first season of Beverly Hills, 90210, Donna Martin spoke about seven words. But the outfits she wore traipsing down the halls of West Beverly Hills High School, bopping around the beach, and hanging out the top of a convertible did plenty to distract from that. Three trademarks of look. —erica
Shoshanna’s daisy bikini—because the flower was kind of her calling card.
A stripe-y Minkpink crop top that got David Silver outta that DJ booth.
A Rebecca Taylor prom dress—key: strapless—that went well with limo champagne and some is-Donna-gonna-graduate?! dramz.
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Of a Kind
This Minimale Animale suit—appropriately named The Babe—looks like it belongs at Malibu Sands Beach Club. —erica
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Next Level: B&W Gingham
Wearing gingham doesn’t mean looking like a picnic blanket—especially when you go all black and white. Here’s how to play it cool. —erica
LEVEL I: Doesn’t get much easier than this loose Steven Alan top. Toss on some chunky gold jewelry to jazz it up.
LEVEL II: Friends & Associates thinks you need a fresh alternative to a denim mini. We’re with them.
LEVEL III: Some major peplum action, to really amp up your weekend look, from Roseanna.
LEVEL IV: Totally fair if you thought you’d never wear a tankini again—but this Pret-a-Surf situation has the power to change your mind.
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Next Level: Shocking Pink
Pink can be a tough color to wear—which is why we suggest you just GO THERE, opting for the loudest, most flashy hue in the family. —erica
LEVEL I: Offset by camo, the bright cording of this Bluma Project bracelet is your classic POC (pop of color, guys).
LEVEL II: As you can see, these magenta Wood Wood jeans look rad with black.
LEVEL III: Lizzie Fortunato tassel earrings? Suddenly any dress looks waaay more fun.
LEVEL IV: Giejo mixes colors and patterns like a boss, and the vaguely athletic striping on this swimsuit keeps the Barbie color in check.
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Next Level: Cats
All of a sudden, it’s totally cool to embrace your inner cat lady. These are our four fave ways to get kitty happy. —erica
LEVEL I: Wrapped around your neck, the meow motif of the Leah Goren scarf is distorted in a super-cool way.
LEVEL II: So ladylike and grown-up! 10 Crosby by Derek Lam makes a white cat print look crazy-easy to pull off.
LEVEL III: If anyone tries to talk smack on your Pretty Snake sweater, sic one of these 11 kitties on them.
LEVEL IV: Wildfox: Never afraid to go there. Here, an update on the already-challenging white swimsuit that happens to be undeniably rad.
