Star Stylist Micaela Erlanger Shares Her Summer Must-Haves
1/7Stylist Micaela Erlanger has worked with Hollywood actresses from Olivia Munn and Michelle Dockery to Winona Ryder, as well as everyone's favorite sartorial star Lupita Nyong'o. Clearly she knows a thing or two about dressing for the occasion, on and off the red carpet.
When it comes to summer dressing, she has another Hollywood icon in mind: Brigitte Bardot. "For beach days, I always think of Brigitte in the South of France," she says. "Nothing is as effortless as a swimsuit that doubles as a crop top."
Click through for her must-have summer essentials, as well as options that will give you the look without breaking the bank.
2/7Everyone should have a great pair of denim shorts in their summer wardrobe.
UNIF cutoff jean shorts, $85. shopbop.com.
Topshop denim shorts, $45. topshop.com.
3/7A bathing suit that doubles as a crop top when paired with jean shorts or great pair of wide leg pants.
Vitamin A striped rashguard, $95. shopbop.com.
Topshop striped bikini, $52. topshop.com.
4/7Panama hats that were made to keep you in the shade.
Rag & Bone straw Panama hat, $230. net-a-porter.com.
Halogen straw hat, $38. [nordstrom.com](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-straw-panama-hat/3882926?cm_mmc=Google_Product_Ads_pla_online--datafeed--women:headwear:hat-_-888138&mr:referralID=775b5e65-16ac-11e5-8635-001b2166becc).
5/7Leave your flip-flops at home and wear a cute pair of espadrilles instead.
Soludos crochet lace espadrilles, $75. shopbop.com.
Mossimo lace espadrille, $24.99. target.com.
6/7Retro round sunnies are the perfect addition to any summer look.
3.1 Phillip Lim round sunglasses, $253. shopbop.com.
Madewell clear sunglasses, $55. madewell.com.
7/7A straw tote feels right at home at the beach.
Anthropologie structured straw tote, $138. anthropologie.com.
J. Crew straw tote, $49.50. jcrew.com.
