After hiding your body beneath chunky sweaters, long pants, and heavy coats all winter long, it’s finally time to show off some skin and slip into summer! Instead of spending money on a trendy outfit that will be out of style by next season, I recommend investing in certain key pieces – summer wardrobe essentials – that you’ll wear year after year, because they never go out of style.

Form-fitting white jeans

Every woman needs a great pair of white jeans. They never go out of style, look fresh, and nowadays you can even wear them before Memorial Day! They’re especially helpful during the “in-between” seasons, when you can pair them with a wintry dark black blouse for a fresh, updated look. Definitely splurge on your white jeans because they’ll last you forever.

A classic swimsuit

Every woman needs a classic bathing suit in a classic color. Different patterns and color combinations come and go, especially florals, geometrics, and stripes. For a swimsuit that will last you for years, splurge on a solid, classic color that goes well with your skin tone, like a black bikini or one piece.

Neutral wedges

Wedges are a must in the summer because you can dress them up or down, and they go with shorts, skirts, dresses, and pants. They are the most versatile sumer shoe out there, so invest in a neutral that you love and can walk around in.

Nicer flip flops

Trade in the rubber flip-flops that you wear to the beach for a nicer pair of leather flip flops, like the ones by Tory Burch. They’re still easy-breezy to walk around in, but they elevate your look and appear more put together.

Summer dresses

Dresses are a definite must for summer. Not only are they super comfortable, but you can dress them up or down depending on your mood and the occasion. I recommend investing in a little black dress in a summer-friendly material, like cotton or linen. During the day you can pair that dress with a chunky necklace and leather sandals, and then you can dress it up with metallic heels, glamorous jewelry, and coral lips for a fun evening out.

Chic accessories

Gold or silver hoops, hands down, are a great choice for summer. If you want a little more color, turquoise stones are timeless and lend an exotic feel to a basic outfit. Also, I recommend getting one purse in any color other than black, like a fun neon yellow, bright red, or clean white.