I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These Summer Staples Are Number One in My Closet

There are a lot of fresh summer pieces out there that could be deemed staples because of their stylish nature and versatility . Sandy Koszarek has eight key items she considers "number one" in her closet because they're highly wearable. Koszarek worked as a VIP Nordstrom stylist and is the creator of Stylish Sandy , so we're listening if she says an item is a must-have with her style expertise.

Below, you'll find the list of Koszarek's top summer must-haves , complete with visual and shopping inspiration. You'll notice that the pieces in question could fall in that elevated-basics category because they really could be styled in a multitude of ways. Keep scrolling for more.

1. White Dress

"My favorite go-to item for summer is a white dress. It's a classic summer staple that always makes me feel chic and put-together." — Koszarek

Mila Mae Cinched Waist Midi Dress

Treasure & Bond Pintuck Cotton Maxi Dress

Madewell Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress

Chelsea28 V-Neck Tiered Maxi Dress

Halogen Dolman Sleeve Midi Dress

English Factory Gingham Tiered Midi Dress

ELOQUII Bow Back Fit & Flare Cotton Dress

2. Linen Trousers

"Linen is a summer favorite of mine. I love wearing linen pants with a matching blazer, top, or a casual T-shirt for a perfect warm-weather outfit." — Koszarek

VERO MODA Jesmilo High Waist Wide Leg Pants

Caslon Drawstring Straight Leg Linen Pants

Open Edit Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants

Topshop Cotton & Linen Wide Leg Pants

Halogen Linen Blend Pants

Reiss Lori Crease Wide Leg Pants

3. Tank Top

"A tank top is a versatile summer top I often wear. Perfect alone or layered under a button-up, blazer, or jean jacket, it goes well with skirts, jeans, or trousers." — Koszarek

Nordstrom Rib Scoop Neck Cotton Tank

Treasure & Bond Cutaway Shoulder Cotton Blend Tank

Topshop Loose Jersey Tank

Mavi Jeans Ribbed Tank

Caslon Melody Rib Tank Top

Endless Rose Basic Tank Top

4. Neutral-Colored Sandals

"Neutral-colored sandals are my favorite summer shoes. I love wearing slides, dressy flip-flops, and barely-there sandals with everything from flowy skirts and dresses to jeans and linen pants." — Koszarek

Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandals

Open Edit Tori Kitten Heel Sandals

Marc Fisher Dennie Ankle Strap Sandals

MIA Dia Slide Sandals

Schutz Wavy Slide Sandals

Vince Jolie Sandals

5. White Denim

"White jeans are my summer go-to! Every outfit feels instantly refreshed when paired with them—perfect for the season." — Koszarek

MOTHER Roller Frayed Hem Wide Leg Jeans

PAIGE Anessa Raw Hem High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

AGOLDE Harper Crop Wide Leg Jeans

FRAME Le Baggy Palazzo High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Favorite Daughter The Mischa Wide Leg Jeans

6. Flowy Skirt

"Skirts are another summer favorite. I like wearing them with a tank, T-shirt, slides, and a raffia bag for a chic summer look." — Koszarek

Topshop Cotton Poplin Midi Skirt

Free People Full Swing Tiered Cotton Blend Midi Skirt

CeCe Tie Waist Cotton Blend Skirt

WAYF Catalina Embroidered Eyelet Cotton Maxi Skirt

Reformation Lucy Pleated Stretch Organic Cotton Maxi Skirt

ELOQUII Stripe Cotton Poplin Maxi Skirt

Madewell The Harlow High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

7. Raffia Bag

"A raffia bag is the summer accessory I reach for most. Always casual yet chic, it complements any summer outfit." — Koszarek

MANGO Large Valeta Crocheted Raffia Bag

Saint Laurent Mini Le 5 à 7 Raffia Hobo

Bottega Veneta Mini Wallace Raffia Crochet Shoulder Bag

Tory Burch Mini Kira Raffia Shoulder Bag

Ree Projects Mini Anne Raffia Tote

8. Crochet Top

"Crochet is another favorite trend I'm wearing this summer. It adds texture and an airy, chic layer for the season." — Koszarek

French Connection Nesta Open Stitch Cardigan

Topshop Crochet Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

Treasure & Bond Open Stitch Linen Blend Sweater

ELOQUII Crochet Knit Tank

Halogen Open Stitch Button-Up Polo Sweater