With These Romantic & Other Stories Pieces, I'll Be Floating Into Summer

Easy, breezy.

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Summer can be one of the most difficult months to dress for. After all, when it's hot and humid outside, you may be more focused on cool comfort than on style, eschewing accessories and excess fabric in favor of easy, breezy pieces that don't make a steamy situation worse. However, summer fashion can still be both comfortable and elegant, and few brands demonstrate this quite like & Other Stories. Their pieces are designed in Paris, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, and are therefore diverse enough to be worn by a variety of people with a variety of tastes. And now, you can nab dozens of their most coveted pieces for up to 40 percent off with their blowout sale. 

The sale, which runs until July 2, includes items from all of the brand's categories, including apparel, shoes, accessories, swimwear, and more. And, because my summer wardrobe is in desperate need of a refresh, I've searched the site's sale items with a fine-toothed comb, looking for the best deals on the chicest, most versatile picks. Below, my favorites.

& Other Stories Criss-Cross Strap Midi Dress $149 $50 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Criss-Cross Strap Midi Dress $149 $50 | & Other Stories

A midi dress like this is perfect for sunny summer afternoons spent window shopping or relaxing in the park. Its low back with criss-cross straps is sure to keep you cool, and its sweetheart neckline and tiered hemline make for a breezy, romantic look.

& Other Stories Frilled Sleeve Peplum Top $129 $101 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Frilled Sleeve Peplum Top $129 $101 | & Other Stories

I'm usually not one for peplum tops, but this linen top has a fitted, cropped cut that flatters every body type and looks incredible either with a pair of jeans or with the matching skirt.

& Other Stories Linen Mini Skirt $79 $54 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Linen Mini Skirt $79 $54 | & Other Stories

If you're already picking up the top, why not go for the matching skirt, too? This linen mini works as part of the set or as a separate, and is great in the summer by itself or in the fall with tights underneath.

& Other Stories Slim Cut Jeans $119 $60 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Slim Cut Jeans $119 $60 | & Other Stories

These high-waisted jeans straddle the line between skinny and straight leg, making them the perfect day-to-day pair. Plus, they come in nine unique colorways, from black to white to every shade of blue.

& Other Stories Printed Scallop Wrap Mini Dress $89 $40 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Printed Scallop Wrap Mini Dress $89 $40 | & Other Stories

This mini dress has a romantic scalloped neckline and a loose, comfortable fit. These details, along with the piece's floral print and self-tie on the waist, culminate in a delightfully bohemian look.

& Other Stories Linen Visor $49 $15 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Linen Visor $49 $15 | & Other Stories

Visors are among my favorite types of summer hats: They provide all the style and sun protection of the classic baseball cap, but without causing dreaded hat hair. This linen option is bound to match with all your favorite summer fits, and will take you from the tennis courts to the pool to the city streets in style. 

& Other Stories Strappy Rhinestone Midi Dress $129 $40 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Strappy Rhinestone Midi Dress $129 $40 | & Other Stories

I'm not usually a rhinestone fan, but the rhinestone embellishment along the neckline of this midi dress is so subtle and elegant that I just can't help myself.

& Other Stories Strappy Block Heel Leather Sandals $129 $50 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Strappy Block Heel Leather Sandals $129 $50 | & Other Stories

When I'm struggling to find the perfect pair of shoes for my summer outfit, I often opt for a pair of heeled black sandals like this one. They match with everything, keep my feet cool, and with their sturdy block heels, I can walk for hours. 

& Other Stories Topstitched Triangle Bikini Top $33 $22 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Topstitched Triangle Bikini Top $33 $22 | & Other Stories

A black bikini top is always bound to come in handy, whether you're pairing it with matching or a statement piece. And this stretchy spandex option, with its triangle cut, adjustable straps, and thick band, will both flatter you and keep you comfortable during a day in the sun. 

& Other Stories Printed Frilled Linen Jumpsuit $129 $70 | & Other Stories

& Other Stories Printed Frilled Linen Jumpsuit $129 $70 | & Other Stories

I love a good jumpsuit—particularly in the summer, when the heat makes me lethargic and I need my morning routine to be as quick and seamless as possible. This linen jumpsuit is bound to keep you cool all day long, while its frilled neckline and subtle blue floral pattern will make you look elevated (without any of the effort). 

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Gabrielle Ulubay
Beauty Writer

Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.

Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art