I Finally Did a Closet Clean-Out—See What I'm Keeping (and Ditching) This Summer

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@monikh

I'm prioritizing comfort more than ever, so I thought it was finally time to part ways with the high-heeled sandals that are collecting dust in my closet. I never thought I'd be a flats person, but the variety on the market has just gotten better, so I'm happy with my sartorial change.

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@smythsisters

I'm guilty of holding on to raggedy T-shirts longer than I should. Instead of old tees, I've been reaching for high-neck tank tops as my summer layering essential. 

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@jordanrisa

I did buy into the cropped-cardigan trend and unfortunately found them difficult to style in the long run. I'd rather have relaxed and easy knitwear for the chilly summer nights. In the daytime, I like throwing them over my shoulders to act as an accessory.

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@lucywilliams02

I wish puff-sleeved tops were flattering on me, but I just find them a tad uncomfortable. This summer, my number one shirt essential is a loose button-down. I already own a few colors and wouldn't mind another addition or two.

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@aniyahmorinia

As a modest dresser, billowy maxi dresses seem like a no-brainer purchase. But after feeling like I need to buy them, I didn't end up wearing them often. I'm short, so they often swallow me up, and I find it hard to style them repeatedly without my outfits looking the same. Skirts, however, are my summer saving grace. They offer the same modest silhouette as a maxi dress but can be styled both casually and dressed up.

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@christietyler

I'm sorry, crop tops, but oversize T-shirts are superior in my closet. They're extremely comfortable, and with the right styling, they can look unbelievably chic, which Christie proves above.