13 coastal summer must-haves you need now

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Say yes to the invite! Whether it’s a last-minute beach picnic, your pickle ball tournament dinner or a golden hour spin on the boat with your crew, let’s help you aggregate a Best Dressed getup that hits the big bullseye for summer 2025.

The mission: to be summery, but with coverage and warmth after sunset. For me? Nothing trumps a white cotton maxi (or skirt) paired alongside a cute cardi for after the sun sets.

Cropped Long Sleeve Cardigan

This combo. This gathered neckline maxi dress plus a two-button cardigan, both from Canadian brand Oak and Fort, is ideal for that last minute, late afternoon cottage cocktail party, non? Oui!

$58 at Oak and Fort

Gathered Neckline Maxi Dress

$88 at Oak and Fort

DREAM PAIRS Women's Mesh Ballet Flats

After a mildly shaky start the past couple of years, mesh flats have emerged as this season’s most sought-after wheels.

$42.99 on Amazon (was $47.01)

Cotton Lightweight Scarf

Because you should always feel and dress like you just returned from Provence.

$19.99 on Amazon

Wavy Disc Ring in Gold

Finish the vignette (and prepare for accessories-envy) with a Wavy Disc ring by Vancouver’s Lolo.

$130 at Lolo

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Mesh Beach Tote – $19.90

Retro Oval Cat Eye Sunglasses – $23.99

Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle – $41.99

Golden hour on a boat can feel like you’re living inside a watercolour painting (or a music video, your call). For a grownup getup, consider hopping on board with an Italian-leaning vibe.

MEISEE Pure Mulberry Silk Scarf

High on the bellissima barometer whether it’s around your neckline, tied to your tote or worn kerchief-style over your mane attraction.

$22.99 on Amazon

Hattie Crop

The high-rise Hattie barrel jean by AG nails that laid-back-but-luxe message.

$348 at AG Jeans

AM to PM Boyfriend Shirt

Sleeves rolled, peekaboo bikini top beneath – you get the idea. The AM to PM Boyfriend shirt by Canadian brand Pure and Simple is a sophisticated year-round essential.

$198 at Pure&Simple

Offshore Top

Here’s your candy-shell colour pop for underneath that button up.

$110 at Left on Friday

PRETTYGARDEN Women's Cardigan

Or just skip the pants and the chemise and rock a swimsuit plus chunky cardi combo (my kinda gal).

$41.59 on Amazon (was $51.99)

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Handheld Portable Fan – $20.79

Men’s Inseam Beach Shorts – $37.99

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler – $425

You know those invites. They hint at being dressy but also demand for casual. They can be stress-inducing to architect, to say the least. The solution? Silk – plus pretty much anything.

Tuxedo Pant in Sand/Magenta Stripe

Vancouver’s Stapl Studio has nailed it with this wide-legged tuxedo pant avec half elastic waist – and pockets.

$340 at Staplstudio

Wilfred Pacino Vest

You know I love a well-tailored linen vest, and this Pacino version from Aritzia can float between corporate and the cabin.

$118 at Aritzia

Cross Knotted Hairbands

You might as well be putting on a crown. A knotted headband instantly injects a dose of regal and a dash of cool.

$15.99 on Amazon

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ATTITUDE Mineral Face Sunscreen – $24.94

Women’s Beach Flip Flops – $25.99

JW PEI Women’s Joy Shoulder Bag – $128.00