As summer looms, I’m searching for only the comfiest clothes to beat the heat — because who wants to be feeling sticky and restricted? So I’ve pulled some warm-weather options below, including Crocs and faux-wood sandals at Amazon and a few stretchy-looking pieces from Madewell’s sale-on-sale. You’ll also find some ice packs for keeping lunch boxes cool, some organic protein powder, and a planter pot (that you can gift to the mom with a green thumb).
Comfortable footwear will always be our go-to summer shoes — and these slip-resistant Crocs come in a swatch of fun designs, from this aura-photography-like swirl print …
But if you’re looking for something a little dressier, these faux-wood wedges are only $35.
It can be hard to find a plant-based protein powder that’s made without erythritol, which is a common artificial sweetener that can leave a bitter, medicinal aftertaste. This one from KOS is just made with organic ingredients like pea protein, pumpkin seed, chia seed, flaxseed, and quinoa, and it’s sweetened with coconut sugar, stevia, and monk-fruit extracts.
This set of inexpensive ice packs for lunch boxes and coolers is up to 37 percent off, depending on which color you select.
Our favorite blow-dryer brush is the Double Shot from Drybar, which works on a variety of hair types to produce a frizz-free, speedy blowout. (And, might we add, would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.)
Sale-on-sale alert at Madewell: Use the code SPRING30 to take an additional 30 percent off on-sale items. The code only lasts until tonight, so don’t dillydally lest you miss out on great deals like this $14 (!) tank top.
I also spotted our best overall plus-size jeans, which are still in stock in every size. Stylist Samantha Brown says the jeans are supportive without being suffocating, are a little looser through the thighs, and feel broken in from the first wear.
A slouchier, brunching-approved version of our favorite work tote.
Nothing says “summer” like a massive straw tote.
Sadly, Jungalow is closing up its retail shop on May 8 — but one silver lining is that you can stock up on tons of cute home décor, like this sweet planter pot, for the store’s good-bye sale.
Plenty of boho rugs in plenty of sizes are very deeply discounted.
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