One of my favorite things is when friends ask me to help them shop. Similarly, when someone asks for my opinion about whether or not they should buy something, I'm honest. After all, they didn't take the time to text me links for me to lie to them. Something I often find when taking a peep at someone's shopping cart is too many flash-in-the-pan trendy items and too many similar items. So when a friend recently asked me for help narrowing down their H&M, Zara, and J.Crew carts, I knew exactly how to lend my services.
H&M, Zara, and J.Crew make so many great things, but when brands have such a large inventory like these do, being picky is necessary. And luckily, I am. So, if you're wondering what I put in my friend's cart from each of these sites, keep scrolling to find out and shop along with us.
These sell out every summer, so you should probably get them now.
H&M
Ramie Strappy Top With Pintucks
Something this pretty for under $50 is a small miracle.
H&M
Fringe-Trimmed Midi Skirt
Such a cool and easy way to wear the fringe trend.
H&M
Crochet-Look Strappy Top
You'll wear this so much—trust me.
This is *the* accessory trend everyone is wearing with swimsuits.
H&M
Cotton Shorts With Drawstring
Ordering these in every color is seriously tempting.
This would look so chic with a slim black skirt or black cigarette pants.
I can't get over how elevated these look.
H&M
Cotton Skirt With Eyelet Embroidery
I like this so much better than my plain white midi skirts.
If you zoom in you'll see that these are actually crochet, so that $18 price point sounds even better.
The most essential of the summer wardrobe essentials.
ZARA
ZW Collection Draped Midi Dress
Just add a pair of kitten-heel flip-flops.
It also comes in yellow and baby blue...
ZARA
Satin-Effect Flower Sandals
These pretty sandals will actually go with so many things.
ZARA
ZW Collection 100% Linen Midi Skirt
This look so chic with flat sandals.
ZARA
ZW Collection Limited Edition 100% Suede Jacket
Four words: Butter yellow suede jacket.
ZARA
Perforated Embroidery Shorts
Most of the shorts like this that I've come across are four times the price.
ZARA
Pleated Pants ZW Collection
Just a really good pair of summer pants.
For wearing with the aforementioned pants or denim.
ZARA
ZW Collection Denim Shorts
As polished and elegant as denim shorts get.
This is the best pair of affordable peep toes I've seen.
J.Crew
Lace-Trim Squareneck Tank Top in Linen
The only reason I haven't ordered this myself yet is because I can't decide on a color.
J.Crew
Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt in Linen
The matching skirt is a must.
J.Crew
1993 Underwire Bikini Top in Retro Daisy Print
J.Crew
Malta Handwoven Straw Tote
Chocolate brown raffia bags are a rare find.
J.Crew
New Soleil Pant in Striped Linen
Just a great pair of linen pants.
J.Crew
Relaxed Premium-Weight Cropped T-Shirt in Stripe
The perfect year-round tee to pair with denim.
J.Crew
Gwen Knee-Length Slip Skirt in Viscose Charmeuse
Our entire team of editors is freaking out over this skirt.
J.Crew
Seamed Mini Dress in Chambray
Everyone needs a chic little denim dress.
J.Crew
Terry Full-Zip Track Jacket
Such a cool, easy take on the track jacket trend.
J.Crew
Lace-Trim Slip Dress in Linen
I might have to order this one too.
J.Crew
Beach Pant With Pom-Poms
I predict these won't be in stock for much longer.
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