The 9 Fashion Pieces You Should Buy in July (Because We Definitely Are)

By InStyle Staff
Updated Jul 07, 2016 @ 3:57 pm
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Last month, we were all hopped up at the prospect of all these great summer plans, which you can tell from our June shopping list—there were breezy cotton poplin tops, easy slides, woven cross-body bags, and so, so much more. But now that we're nearly halfway through (sob), we've assessed what we're missing from our summer wardrobes and smartly pinpointed what we need to round out our closet for the rest of the season. What that looks like: a beautiful beach-to-BBQ caftan, a wear-everywhere leather cross-body bag (that you can carry now and into fall), a breezy off-the-shoulder dress, and artfully cool floral-embroidered shirts. What's missing from yours? Perhaps you'll find it here. Scroll through to shop the 9 pieces you should buy in July (because we definitely will, if we haven't already). 

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A Chic, Versatile Caftan

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$340
from shoplatitude.com
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"In the summer I'm only thinking about getting out of the city and enjoying the weekend. This beautiful caftan made from one-of-a-kind hand-loomed textiles in Indian is just the thing to easily take me from the beach to a BBQ." — Wendy Wallace, Market Director

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A Floral-Embroidered Shirt

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$490
from mrporter.com
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"My closet is chockablock with banker shirts that I wear with jeans but Gucci's embroidered version has convinced me to add yet one more. Never thought I was a floral kind of guy but the classic styling balances the motif." — Sam Broekema, Accessories Director

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A Full Linen Skirt

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$248 (originally $495)
from creaturesofcomfort.us
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"After years of honing and perfecting my personal style, I discovered that a high-waist midi-length skirt is what flatters me best. And in my attempt to introduce more color into my wardrobe, I recently bought this Creatures of Comfort linen skirt that's still a neutral to wear with anything, but different enough in a safari-esque, Jane Goodall-meets-Lauren Hutton kind of way." — Stephanie Trong, Fashion Features Editor

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Rose Gold Toe-Cap Superstars

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$120
from asos.com
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"I love the rose gold toe cap on these sneakers. They add a bit of a luxe touch to a classic. I plan on pairing these with a crisp blazer and a cool T-shirt dress." — Lashauna Williams, Senior Credits Editor

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A Summery Off-the-Shoulder Dress

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$495
from net-a-porter.com
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"I'm obsessed with this ultra-feminine Caroline Constas dress. There’s something about an off-the-shoulder dress that makes me so happy and feel like I’m on a beach in Capri—even if I’m sitting at my desk. Who doesn’t want a dress that makes you feel like you’re on an island 4,000 miles away? Buying this now!" — Elana Zajdman, Accessories Editor

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A Modern Mini Dress

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$160 (originally $400)
from net-a-porter.com
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"After seasons of wearing nothing but knee- and midi-length skirts, I've reignited my love for minis. This one, with its elegant, modest neckline, minimalist aesthetic, and structured silhouette, offsets the abbreviated hem." — Andrea Cheng, Associate Fashion Editor 

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A Wide-Brim Hat

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$330
from theline.com
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"My next purchase is the Albertus Swanepoel St Lucia wide-brimmed hat from The Line. The high-quality construction and oversized brim adds an element of elegance you rarely find in summer accessories. I will wear it with a simple black Eres one-piece swimsuit and cut-off shorts." — Callie Turner, Assistant to the Fashion Director

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A Leather Cross-Body Bag

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$420
from matchesfashion.com
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"Update the classic cross-body with a style that sits higher. This one is the perfect cross-body for all year-round." — Alexis Parente, Fashion Assistant

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A Printed Silk Scarf

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$345
from net-a-porter.com
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"I am always a sucker for a good silk scarf. This Gucci silk scarf amps up the romanticism with the heart print, and it's a great size to wear in many different ways." — Stephanie Araujo, Accessories Assistant

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