Hamptons summer dressing is about so much more than where you physically are—it’s a state of mind. So whether or not you’re actually making your way out to Eastern Long Island between now and Labor Day, you can achieve the look if you want to. It entails a perfect balance of laid-back and put-together outfits that are indescribably chic, and most importantly, it's all in on the season at hand. That means linen, lace, sandals, dresses, and separates, all of which allude to a state of vacation, even on a Monday.
As I mentioned, it’s a way of dressing anyone can achieve, and today I’m here to prove it with 38 pieces that perfectly encapsulate the vibe, all under $100 and all from our beloved Nordstrom. From Topshop and Reformation finds to the new-to-me brand I’m kind of obsessing over and so much more, consider the below a best-of edit of Nordstrom’s many, many summer-ready options right now. Heard enough? Simply keep scrolling to get started and shop my picks.
Topshop
Lace Trim Tie Front Cotton
Linen Tank
Lace and linen are a match made in heaven.
Madewell
Clean Linen Pull-On Shorts
Coming in hot with the essentials.
COS
Raffia Clutch
The perfect size for day or night.
Reformation
Aubree Stripe Linen Dress
The words that come to mind are easy and breezy.
Petal
Pup
Bonnie Cotton
Linen Button-Up Shirt
Shorts Set
Prepare for quite a few matching sets because, honestly, what's better?
WAYF
Kierstin Strapless Midi Dress
Chic.
Jeffrey Campbell
Pacifico Slide Sandal
A touch of gold makes everything better.
Reformation
Sadie Two-Tone Crop Knit Camisole
Swap this in for your basic tank when you want a little upgrade.
Topshop
Starfish Embellished Open Stitch Maxi Sweater Skirt
I mean, it's just so cute.
Madewell
The Oversized Stripe Button-Up Shirt
Can't go wrong.
COS
Linen Shorts
Another must.
Longchamp
Le Pliage Extra Small Filet Knit Shoulder Bag
I'm actually obsessed with this little thing.
ASTR the Label
Contrast Midi Sundress
Okay, this is amazing.
Petal
Pup
Milla Tube Top
Pants Set
Dress it up or down.
ASTR the Label
Off the Shoulder Poplin Midi Dress
For those of us who are committed to dressing in black year-round.
AIRE
Calisto 49mm Small Oval Sunglasses
We love an under-$50 pair of sunglasses.
Reformation
Dusk Stretch Knit Top
I loved this so much I bought it twice.
Topshop
Stripe Linen Blend Wide Leg Pants
They're so not me, yet I'm so obsessed with them.
Free People
Sally Corset Crop Tank
Just a good white top.
WAYF
Daylight Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants
Linen pants with a little polish? I like it!
Open Edit
Tori Kitten Heel Sandal
Wear them with everything.
Nordstrom
Classic Sleeveless Nightgown
Forget the nightgown part. We're wearing this out.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles at Who What Wear. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.