17 Summer Basics to Level Up Your Warm-Weather Capsule Wardrobe

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image collage of Coach Straw Pocket Tote, Michael Michael Kors Ribbed Stretch Knit Racerback Bodysuit, Birkenstock 1774 Milano Leather Sandals, Abercrombie Stretch Cotton A-Line Mini Dress,
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As a shopping editor, it's my job to peruse retailers across the internet for hidden gems that suit every style and budget. The icing on the cake? When those hidden gems are on sale—and this week, I've found some warm-weather basics that will level up your summer wardrobe and are discounted right now.

This week, I've been on the hunt for summery basics like tank tops, summer dresses, linen separates, and strappy sandals. Rest assured, I found all of these and more—and each one will give your wardrobe an upgrade.

Brooke Knappenberger
Associate Commerce Editor

Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specializes in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversees holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She has over three years of experience writing on fashion, beauty, and entertainment and her work has appeared on Looper, NickiSwift, The Sun US, and Vox Magazine of Columbia, Missouri. Brooke obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with an emphasis on Magazine Editing and has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.