What We Want to Wear Now: 07.28.2024

From left to right, leg-lengthening flip-flops, an elegant Georg Jensen bangle and a shimmery skirt.

By Janet Kelly

MANY WANTS, not many needs. Be that as it may, here’s what’s on my current wanna-have list:

It’s All About the Wrist

For quintessential summer style, I’d pile on the pink with this wrist stack from Frances Valentine or choose a statement set of technicolor striped beads from Roxanne Assoulin. Georg Jensen’s Torun bangle tempts me with its simplicity while the evil eyes on the Kaya bracelet appeal for warding off bad juju. Pairing the former with Hermès’s Clic H bracelet makes a stunning stack.

Swishy Skirts

From left to right, skirts from Ayr, Chan Luu and Nikki Chasin.

I’m enchanted with the airy, almost diaphanous, crinkly fabric on Ayr’s Ever After black linen skirt (FYI, it’s not see-through, thanks to a cotton voile lining). Pockets and a forgiving elastic waist seal the deal for me.

Come on, admit it—we all have an inner ballerina hiding inside us. I’d give into mine with this sequined organdy skirt or this shimmery puff confection if I had an invite to a fancy summer soirée.

Footwork

From left to right, clockwise, nude flip-flops, jelly sandals, a foot-skimming slide and pink suede sneaks.

Did someone say nude-colored shoes lengthen the leg? Count me in for these Lily flip-flops that come in 15 shades—from a pinky beige to a mahogany. I was a little on the fence about jelly sandals until I asked my water aerobics instructor, ”Aren’t they hot?” Nope, she said. As for these pink suede sneakers, irresistible. Finally, I love that these barely there sandals caress the vamp of the foot with one elegant cord.