Summer trend picks that pass a designer's quality checks: a 100% silk lace-trim skirt from Massimo Dutti (curved lace edges intact), Banana Republic balloon pants with the volume in the leg, not the waist (on sale, $150 → $44), Rue Sophie capris with the leg-lengthening slit, and the padded-post Steve Madden thong sandal that beats its $1,050 competitor where it counts. massimo dutti, lace, strappy top, Flip Flops, kitten Heel, sandals, leather, thong, quince, slingback sandals, strappy heel, cashmere tee, t-shirt, J. Crew, COS, crew neck t-shirt, unbound merino, organic basics, pants, balloon pants, Gap, joggers, skirt, spanx, leggings, sleeveless top, anthropologie, Banana Republic, lace-trim short, short LTKootd LTKSeasonal