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Summertime Must-Haves: Summer Tops, Shorts, Beach Bags & Coolers You'll Love

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My summertime must-haves for staying cool and looking fashionable on long, hot summer days. This list brings together breathable summer tops, lightweight summer shorts, comfortable flip flops and sandals, beach hair accessories, roomy beach bags, and...
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Breathable Summer Tops for Hot Days

Light, textured, and comfortable summer tops I reach for on hot days — breathable halter tops, tank tops, tunics, and breezy blouses for everyday summer outfits, beach trips, and nights out.

 
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A soft, lightweight halter tank top I reach for for workouts, lounging, and hot summer days.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me XTRA Halter Tank Top
 
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A black ruffle top that dresses up easily for summer evenings and everyday outfits.
Timeless Ruffle Top in Onyx
 
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A red Rendezvous top I love for date nights and special summer occasions.
Rendezvous Top in Crimson
 
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A bohemian-style tunic in a deep bordeaux color, easy to wear over shorts or swimwear.
x REVOLVE Ivie Tunic in Bordeaux Combo
 
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A soft, low-key Aerie tank top that works as an everyday summer essential.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me Low Key Tank Top
 
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A cowl-neck halter top that keeps things cool and polished on warm days.
Silence + Noise Coyote Cowl Neck Halter Top
 
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A bright sunny-lime top that adds a fresh pop of color to a summer outfit.
Vivica Top in Sunny Lime
 
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A comfortable oversized V-neck T-shirt I love for relaxed days at home and out.
Aerie Oversized V-Neck Boyfriend T-Shirt
 
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A fluttery, asymmetric butterfly tank top with a fun festival feel.
Asymmetric Butterfly Tank Top
 
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A lightweight plain crew-neck T-shirt I own and wear for easy summer days.
Casual Plain Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt
 
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A fun, playful off-the-shoulder Lilly Pulitzer top, great for a summer night out.
Analea Off-the-Shoulder Top | Lilly Pulitzer
 
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A breezy blush cropped blouse with ruffle sleeves for warm-weather outfits.
Blush Corset Style Ruffle Sleeve Cropped Blouse

Lightweight Summer Shorts to Stay Cool

Cool, comfortable summer shorts for hot days — lightweight everyday shorts, ruffle shorts, drawstring shorts, and dressy shorts for beach trips, workouts, and everyday summer outfits.

 
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Classic 3 ½-inch herringbone everyday shorts that keep me cool and comfortable on warm days.
3 1/2 Inch Herringbone Every Day Shorts
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A cute, lightweight Aerie ruffle short — one of my summertime favorites.
OFFLINE By Aerie 2" Ruffle Hot Stuff Short
 
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A slinky black-dot short with a little athletic, a little feminine feel — it drapes nicely for summer outfits.
Supreme Short in Black Dot
 
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Long lace-trim drawstring shorts in a soft, comfortable fabric — easy to wear for lounging and summer days out.
Daily Practice Long Jump Lace-Trim Drawstring Shorts
 
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Soft terry low-rise shorts with a raw-edge hem and two pockets — a comfy, casual summer staple.
SoftTerry Low Rise Shorts
 
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A comfortable, cool 4-inch Nautica deck short — great for beach days.
4" Deck Shorts - Nautica
 
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A pink REVOLVE Bari short — another one of my favorites for summer.
x REVOLVE Bari Short in Pink
 
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A bright buttercream-yellow Corelida short — a cheerful, sunny color for summer outfits.
Corelida Short in Buttercream Yellow
 
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Cute, unique baby-blue Estefania shorts I love for summer.
ESTEFANIA SHORTS BABY BLUE

Comfortable Summer Flip Flops & Sandals

Easy summer flip flops and sandals for beach days, vacations, and everyday wear — cushioned slides, leather flip flops, platform sandals, and personalized wedding beach flip flops.

 
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A red leather flip flop with a rubber sole — simple, slip-on summer sandals made in Brazil.
Solids Flip Flop in Red
 
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Personalized bride flip flops with a love-heart damask design and ivory rubber soles — a sweet pick for a beach wedding or honeymoon.
Personalized Love Heart Damask Bride Flip Flops with Texts and Ivory Rubber Soles Wedding Beach Honeymoon Gift for Bride - CALLIE
 
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Soft, lightweight cushioned cloud slides — easy slip-on flip flops for summer days at home and out.
Cloud Slides - Cushioned Flip Flops
 
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Soft, cushioned platform slide sandals with adjustable double buckles — a comfortable pick for summer holidays and vacations.
Soft Summer Holiday Printing Women Slippers Pillow Platform, Adjustable Double-Buckle Sandals, Vacation Beach Comfort
 
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A genuine leather Penza flatform sandal — a comfortable, dressier summer sandal.
Penza Flatform Sandal | Yellow Box Official Site
 
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FitFlop platform wedge toe-post sandals with cushioned comfort — a summer sandal that dresses up easily.
Women's Platfform Wedge Textile Toe-Posts | FitFlop US

Summer Beach Hair Accessories

The beach hair accessories I wear to the beach — fun, summery clips that keep hair up and add a beachy touch on long summer days.

 
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A comfortable, lightweight hibiscus and seashell claw clip set — perfect for the beach on long summer days, and it keeps my hair up nicely.
Girls' 2pk Hibiscus and Seashell Claw Clip Set - art class™

Beach Bags for Your Trip to the Beach

Sun out, bag packed! These fun, functional beach bags are made for towels, sunglasses, and everything in between — cute, practical, and totally trip-ready for beach days and summer vacations.

 
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A great, easy-to-carry tote for the beach — handy when you have lots to bring along.
Easy Tote
 
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A canvas tote that says it all for beach lovers — a fun beach bag for trips to the shore.
KATYDID Beach Please Canvas Tote Bag - CANVAS
 
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My favorite beach bag — a jumbo insulated beach tote with a wet pouch, in a bright pink wavy-lines pattern.
Primo Jumbo Insulated Beach Tote with Wet Pouch in Pink Wavy Lines Pattern
 
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A large mesh beach bag — great for wet beach items, since sand and water can drain out.
Swell Supply Co Large mesh beach bag - Shop

Must-Have Beach Coolers to Keep Drinks Cold

Planning a beach day or a summer picnic? These beach coolers keep drinks cold — from large wheeled coolers for group trips to smaller hard coolers for day outings.

 
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A lightweight 52-quart wheeled RTIC cooler with all-terrain wheels — easy to roll to the beach or a picnic.
52 QT Wheeled Cooler: Lightweight - All-Terrain | RTIC
 
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A YETI Tundra Haul wheeled cooler in Big Sky Blue that holds up to 82 cans — a roomy roller cooler for beach days and outdoor trips.
YETI Tundra Haul Big Sky Blue 82 can Roller Cooler Mfr# 10060450001 - Ace Hardware
 
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A YETI Roadie 15-quart hard cooler in Venom — a compact personal cooler for day trips and outdoor adventures.
YETI Roadie 15 Venom 15 qt Hard Cooler Mfr# 10033440022 - Ace Hardware
 
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A BrüTank 55-quart rolling cooler in Rainbow Swirl — a large wheeled cooler for outdoor adventures.
BrüTank 55-Quart Rolling Cooler | Rainbow Swirl