These On-Sale Basics Are Summer Wardrobe Staples

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Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, June 1998

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Summer has officially arrived as of last week, and while June swiftly turns into July, the days are growing warmer and warmer, thus affecting our closets. This year, the best clothing sales will make it easier to shop for summery pieces like dresses and tops that stand up well in the hot days ahead, understanding that our wardrobes will look a bit different than in year’s past.

With so much time spent at home, on-trend pieces like clog sandals (or any kind of special shoe) have quickly taken a backseat to tried-and-true wardrobe essentials, like crisp white dress shirts that will have you Zoom-ready in a pinch, or soft tees that pair well with sweats and jeans. Basics that can be worn day in and day out, whether at home or out and about (following social distancing precautions, of course), have unexpectedly climbed the ranks to become must-haves this summer.

Luckily, wardrobe essentials like tees, lightweight sweaters, and sandals are available online, and many of the best options are on sale too. Here are 13 essentials from the best clothing sales to keep you and your wallet happy just in time for summer (and beyond).

The Sweater Vest

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Acne Studios ribbed cotton-blend vest

The Summer Loafer

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Tabitha Simmons blakie sol round toe loafer

The White T-Shirt

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The Range ribbed Tencel and cotton-blend jersey T-shirt

The Woven Carryall

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Naghedi St. Barths shopper tote bag

The Shirtdress

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Maison Margiela cotton shirt dress

The Leather Flip-Flop

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TKEES women’s foundations shimmer leather thong sandals

The Striped Tee

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Denimist striped cotton-jersey top

The Tailored Shorts

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Victoria Victoria Beckham pleated twill shorts

The Crisp Button-Down

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Thom Browne logo-patch cotton-poplin button-down shirt

The Straw Hat

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Janessa Leone Kerry boater hat

The Gingham Maillot

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Solid Striped the Ellery gingham swimsuit

The High-Neck Tank

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Vince cotton tank top

The Everyday Sunglasses

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Tom Ford D-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

The Floral Dress

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LoveShackFancy Keaton dress

The Layering Button-Down

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Rails women’s long-sleeve shirt

The White Jeans

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Mother women’s the Scrapper cuff-ankle fray jeans

The Lightweight Sweater

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RTA Teagan cutout paneled cotton sweater