A Summer Must-Have

Hi friend,

Great news: “Everything millennial is cool again.” Perhaps our long nightmare of being cringe is past.

As Remy Tumin and Claire Moses write, “They trolled us for being old when we hit our 30s, old-fashioned for remembering a time before email and for being ‘cringe’ as we kept wearing our skinny jeans and ankle socks. Oh, how the tables have turned.” They cite 11 cultural markers, from Sex and the City to big hair and big jeans (left out: the return of Drybar’s Alli Webb, froyo shops, Rachel Zoe on reality TV, and unfortunately, more Dr. Phil).

Is this because young people are, to borrow a term, “swagless?” Millennials, in our memory, have never been cool. We were always embarrassing and overeager. Now we’re wearing compression socks and fretting about not being able to retire. But a win is a win.

What is cool: a simple stripe, particularly in the summertime. Read on for our favorites, plus a few recommendations for your week.

Bye,

Your friends at Gloria

A Breton stripe is a summer mainstay. This year, though, it’s competing with a range of other stripey options — from candy-colored tanks to bold cabana stripes in primary shades to graphic black and white. There are so many good ones, it was hard to whittle the list down to just 28 pieces. Our favorite stripey pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, socks, and bags, all below.

• This would be so cute with jeans. Alex Mill Pjimmies Cami, $29. Size XXS to XXL.

• Really cool. Simon Miller Pia Poplin Pant, $245. Size 0 to 14.

• We like the swingy shape of this chic button-down. Zara Wide-Sleeve Linen Shirt, $49.90. Size XS to XXL.

• Classic prep. Kiel James Patrick Golden Horizon Rollneck Sweater, $168. Size XS to XXL.

• These teeny terry tees are appealing. Suzie Kondi The Carpi Tee, $195. Size XXS to XL.

• Never needed something less, never wanted something more. Chan Luu Recycled Market Bag, $195.

• A cheerful stripe on a simple cotton short. Damson Madder Ellis Boxer Shorts, $60. Size UK6 to 20.

• This sort of squared-off neckline is very in right now. Dôen Andrea Tank, $148. Size XS to XL.

• An ultra-comfy, oversized thermal-polo hybrid. Free People Travis Polo, $88. Size M, L, XL.

• A chic pareo. Gimaguas Milton Pareo, $64.

• We have a fitted polo like this, and it’s great with a fuller skirt. H&M Ribbed Polo Shirt, $18. Size XXS to XXL.

• A party in a pant. La Veste Pippi Pants, $235. Size XS to XL.

• Thick cotton athletic socks with a bit of retro flair. Sid Mashburn Retro Double-Stripe Sock, $14.

• We like the brighter blue of the stripe, and that it’s linen. J.Crew Relaxed Linen Long-Sleeve Tee, $59.50. Size XXS to 3XL.

• Kind of like a Birk, but with a lot more personality. Loeffler Randall Theo Sandal, $325.

• Something about this colorful knit top is really doing it for us. Gigiknitwear Tank Top, $135. Size XS to L.

• The massive cuff really elevates these. Lemlem Desta Wide-Leg Pants, $213. Size XS to L.

• We’re suckers for an absolutely enormous tote bag. Rita Row Budd Bag, $200.

• This is just a really nice cardigan, and it’s on sale right now. Demylee Savannah Cardigan, $175. Size XS to L.

• With the matching pants, this might just be the perfect summer set. La Maregold The Joyce Blouse, $140. Size XS/S to M/L.

• Maybe this will be the year we’ll finally pull the trigger on a pair of these luxe PJ pants. Comme Si La Boxer Alta Pant, $195. Size XS to XL.

• A toss-it-on-and-go summer dress. Natalie Martin Stevie Dress, $76. Size XS to XL.

• Sexy striped jeans? Somehow possible. Callas Milano Lola Crop Pant, $490. Size 2 to 14.

• A red-and-white tank with a bit of a sporty feel. Cos Knitted Tank, $99. Size XS to L.

• A colorful button-down that could pull double-duty as a cover-up. Gap Organic Poplin Big Shirt, $69.95. Size XXS to XXL.

• Flowy linen pants are a nice alternative to shorts. Little Moon Globetrotter Linen Pant, $98. Size 2XS to XL.

• A pitch-perfect Breton stripe. Buck Mason Mariner Tee, $128. Size XS to XXL.

• Expensive, but you know you’d end up wearing it a lot. Me + Em Boxy Blouse, $225. Size 0 to 14.

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TO STREAM The plot of Deep Cover (on Prime Video Thursday) involves cops recruiting improve comics to help nab criminals. Outlandish, but potentially funny…and Bryce Dallas Howard stars. We’re also curious about the new documentary on podcast mogul Alex Cooper, Call Her Alex, which is out today on Hulu.

TO TRY As we’ve gotten older, our eyebrows have steadily become thinner and lighter, but this brow balm by Iris&Romeo is really helping. It tints, thickens, and holds our brows in place without that crunchy, stiff feeling. And the mini brush makes it easy to get it in all the right places. It’s the best brow product we’ve tried in a while (besides this miracle growth serum that’s also working wonders).

TO READ The new romance Ordinary Love (Bookshop, Amazon) starts out with a woman who, on paper, has it all. But after realizing her husband wasn’t who she thought he was, she reconnects with her high school fling, Gennifer.

TO COOK This one-pot salmon and dill rice dish is easy to prepare and delicious. We took advantage of the tips in the comments to use broth instead of water, and to finish it with a squeeze of lemon.

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