My 63-Year-Old Mom Knows What's Cool—51 Items She's Predicting Everyone Will Wear in July

I hate to admit it, but two things about my mom are undeniably true. First, she has an uncanny ability to spot what will be considered "cool" in fashion long before it hits the mainstream. Second, she’s almost always right. Fashion has always come naturally to her, and after more than five years in the industry—working in retail and later as an e-commerce stylist—she has a deep understanding of what people want to wear and how they want to wear it.

I don't usually turn to her for shopping recommendations, but plenty of her friends do. They regularly ask for her opinion before buying something for themselves or their kids. So, with the start of a new month, I decided it'd be fun to ask what she thinks chic dressers will be eyeing or buying in July and share it with Who What Wear readers.

In less than a day, she pulled together a beautifully crafted edit featuring everything from the new Dragon Diffusion bag, which would look stylish with a flowy dress and flip-flops in the Hamptons, to beaded flip-flops that are sure to be spotted on vacationers in Ibiza this summer.

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Keep scrolling to discover her over 50 incredibly elegant fashion finds for summer.

ZARA

Zw Collection Flowy Shirt

Whether you're 30 or 60, this pretty blouse can be styled with trousers, jeans, or shorts.

Forget micro-shorts—long styles are dominating this summer.

J.Crew

Audrey Slim Thong Sandals in Leather

A fail-proof addition to any summer outfit.

Los Angeles Apparel

Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Boatneck Top

Size down for the best fit.

Gap

Poplin Easy Double-Knee Barrel Pants

These look identical to the celeb-favorite Leset Kyoto pants.

ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS

Saionara Bead-Embellished Leather Flip Flops

Beaded sandals have quickly replaced jelly sandals as the chicest shoes to own this summer.

SKIMS

Swiss Cotton Cargo Shorts

My mom and I have been noticing that fashion people in NYC and L.A. are suddenly wearing '00s-inspired cargo shorts again.

Margaux

The Deia - Natural Python Embossed

These also come in a gorgeous woven design.

COS

Appliquéd Paneled Midi Dress

Style with a straw clutch and kitten heels for an alfresco dinner.

Tkees

Square Toe Julia Suede Sandals

The slim flip-flops we all know and love now come with a kitten heel.

DL1961

Faye Cotton Gauze Tie Shirt

Throw this over a bikini.

Open Edit

Linen Blend Wide Leg Pants

Grabbing these in white and brown.

DRAGON DIFFUSION

Castello Woven Leather Tote

Massimo Dutti

Flowing Midi Dress With Contrast Trim Detail

My mom knows a good dress when she sees one.

SHASHI

Dallas Necklace - Turquoise

Turquoise is having a moment right now. Keep scrolling to see a pretty lace-trim blouse in the same shade.

Bottega Veneta

Andiamo Intrecciato Leather Clutch

Bottega Veneta's long Andiamo clutch with the top-handle is chic, but my mom thinks this new style is cooler.

Quince

Cotton Modal Relaxed Long Sleeve Tee in White

Reformation

Sandy Satin Short

My mom sent me these since she knew I would love them, and she was right. The fabric, the color, and the relaxed design are perfection.

Kallmeyer

Brunch Bag in Suede

This mini tote also comes in red, brown, and black.

Petite Plume

Clara Nightgown - White

If you're heading to Nantucket, the Hamptons, or Sardinia this summer and you don't own a sleep dress, this is your sign.

Madewell

Medium Bandana in Cotton

Instead of a baseball cap or a straw hat, tie this around your head.

If you're already tired of flip-flops, opt for strappy slip-on sandals like these.

MANGO

Fitted Top With Lace Detail

This simple tank will go with anything in your closet.

COS

Cotton-Linen Balloon Midi Skirt

No one will believe you when you tell them you got this skirt from COS.

MANGO

Natural Fibre Maxi Bag

The Row's Barn Tote has been on my mom's wish list for months now, but she's deciding to save some money and opt for this designer-passing style that's a tenth of the price.

LIONESS

Wildlands One Shoulder Top

My mom would style these pants with ballet flats and a open-knit sweater while I'd wear them with a slightly cropped, fitted tee and kitten-heel flip-flops.

Massimo Dutti

Soft Leather Wedge Heel Sandals

My mom and I love Massimo Dutti's footwear selection because all the styles feel unique yet are very wearable.

Brooke Callahan

Tie Capri

Solve your "I have nothing to wear" struggle with these highly versatile pants.

Savette

The Macrame Pouch

Dress this up with a cocktail dress or down with Bermuda shorts and a tee.

Third Form

Exclusive Affinity Lace Camisole Top

Count on it—this pretty summer top will earn you a lot of compliments.

Gap

Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans

I just tried Hailey Bieber's favorite jeans, and they're worth the hype.

Reformation

Sherlyn Wedge Thong

Add a pop of color to your elegant summer outfits with these on-trend royal-purple wedges.

Kallmeyer

Marguerite Blouse in Vintage Cotton Poplin

AFLALO

Sanler Short in Silk

My mom knows the chicest dressers are obsessed with Aflalo right now. How fun are these shorts-meet-pants?

Not only are these jeans trend-forward, but they are also super comfortable.

Madewell

Lg Oval Plaque Belt

This will make any denim outfit like 10 times more expensive.

MANGO

Semi-Sheer Paneled Overlay Dress -

I want to style this with a black bikini and wear it during my trip to Ibiza this summer.

BOTTEGA VENETA

Fantasmina Leather Ballet Flats

The lug-like sole ensures these are comfortable for hours spent on foot.

Reformation

Lara Silk Dress

The It wedding guest dress of summer 2026.

Add some personality to your summer dresses with this clutch.

ASOS DESIGN

Crystal Crinkle Square Neck Cami Swimsuit

This one-piece looks identical to the Hunza G ones.

Bec&Bridge

Alyna Contrast Skirt

Layered skirts are having a moment. I will be buying this one for my Spain trip this summer.

Loeffler Randall

Mika Sport Sandals

Loeffler Randall's summer collection is underrated.

My mom suggests taking this dress from summer to fall but layering it over black or white loose trousers.

Reformation

Inez Flat Mule

My mom sent these to me right when they dropped because she knows how much I love the heeled version.