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These 27 Pieces From Old Navy Are Summer Essentials

Breezy, floaty, and otherwise flowy pieces are definitely the name of the summer fashion game!

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by Jamie Sanders BuzzFeed Contributor

I have been a BuzzFeed Shopping contributor since 2025, focusing on fashion, beauty, and home goods, and have been featured over the past two decades in InStyle, People, Apartment Therapy, Well+Good, Shape, Today, AOL, and Insider.

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

1. A pair of vibrant orange wide-leg trousers embellished with eyelet embroidery and scalloped trim, lending them such a sweet, romantic flourish. 

Old Navy

Promising review: "I bought these in the white, now i am ordering the orange color. They will be great for the hot summer days. White is see-through, but with the shorts, not tacky. They are super adorable pants." —June D

Price: $30 (originally $54.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

2. A halter top in a breezy linen blend, because if you're not wearing linen during the hot summer months, is it even summer?! I love this pretty ditsy floral, which tbh, is already in my shopping cart!

Old Navy

Price: $29.99 (available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two prints)

3. A pair of platform espadrille slides that'll be the foundational piece of every summer ’fit, mark my words! They're easy to slip on, versatile enough to dress up or down, and made for everything from beach vacays to strolls through Europe. 

Old Navy

Promising review: "I had to leave a review because these are truly the most comfortable platform sandals I've ever worn. I can go up and down the stairs without that loud clacking sound, and they feel amazing on my feet. I absolutely love them. I'm already about to grab the chocolate pair next!" —N, Tanisha

Price: $27.99 (originally $39.99; available in sizes 6–11 and two colors)

4. A swimmingly cute, silky scarf with a bunch of fish on it. (See what I did there?!) The design is SO ADORABLE, you'll want to wear it as a head scarf, wrapped around your purse handle, tied around a belt loop — basically, you'll want this baby on you at all times. 

Old Navy

Promising review: "Such a cute print. Can't wait to wear it all summer." —Kara S.

Price: $6.99 (originally $16.99; available in three prints)

5. A pair of striped linen-blend shorts for days when you just can't even FATHOM wearing pants. And they have pockets. POCKETS! Add a short-sleeve button-down shirt and strappy flats, and you're good to go!

Old Navy

Promising review: "These are my favorite new shorts for summer. I bought one pair and was in love haha. I quickly ordered another pair and may just wear these the rest of the summer! 😆 Comfy material but also a really comfy fit!" —Lauren C

Price: $24 (originally $29.99; available in sizes XXS–4X and 10 colors/prints)

6. A red and white one-piece swimsuit giving maaajor Baywatch vibes... like, you'll be slo-mo running down the beach in no time. Yasmine Bleeth's got nothin' on you!

Old Navy

Promising review: "My favorite swimsuit this year! One-piece suits often don't work for me because they can be too short in a small, but too wide in a medium. The small fits perfectly, and the higher leg cut elongates the leg, but enough rear coverage to not be 'cheeky.'" —Amy B

Price: $15+ (originally $34.99; available in sizes XS–4X and eight colors/prints)

7. A small macramé bag finished with oversize bamboo ring handles. It's giving summer in Capri, or the Amalfi Coast, or Santorini, or maybe all of the above! Did I just figure out my summer vacation?

Old Navy

Promising reviews: "I just had to have this bag because how often do you see a bag like this? Now I will say you can't fit much in it! It is SMALL! But I LOVE IT!" —Michele H

Price: $24.49 (originally $34.99; available in three colors)

8. A crocheted cami with a slightly metallic sheen and peplum hem, so it's equal parts boho and glam, and obvs ready to be taken out for a night on the town ASAP!

Old Navy

Some of the colors are more sheer than others, so you might want to pair with a camisole underneath.

Price: $12.99 (originally $36.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and four colors)

9. Or a striped pointelle cami that feels so retro ’70s in the absolute best way. Pair it with wide-leg jeans and heeled sandals for a casual-chic evening look.

Old Navy

Price: $13.49 (originally $26.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

10. A tie-front romper accented with eyelet embroidery, which is a trend that comes back summer after summer — seriously, I've already spotted so many celebs in eyelet pieces this year, and we're just getting started!

Old Navy

Price: $39.99 (available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

11. A one-shoulder mini dress you can wear to every fancy event on your summer social calendar. Plus, the lightweight jersey means you won't sweat your a** off even if you're outside on a rooftop. Score!

Old Navy

Price: $39.99 (available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

12. A fit-and-flare cami embellished with beaded straps and a banded waist detail. You can wear this with jeans, skirts, shorts, the sky's the limit!

Old Navy

Price: $13.99(originally $34.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors/prints)

13. A pair of jelly mules I'm more than mildly obsessing over — these are so similar to the ones I wore as a kid in the ’80s! They come in different colors, and are inexpensive enough that I'm literally adding them all to cart and checking out AS WE SPEAK.

Old Navy

Promising reviews: "I honestly didn't think these would be comfortable, especially after wearing them all day for two days straight — but they are!" —C.Hall

Price: $24.99 (available in sizes 6–11 and five colors)

14. Or a jelly tote because OMG IT'S LIKE JELLY SHOES BUT IN BAG FORM. I cannot with the cuteness!! I truly canNOT!

Old Navy

Promising review: "I got the brown color, thinking it will be less likely to get dirty. Pretty color, like Dr. Pepper! True jelly purse. Cute size: think the size of a modern paperback book. I have a coordinating brown floral wallet that will be perfect with the bag. Due to the nature of the woven pattern, you'll want to be specific about what you carry in it. The other colors look cute too." —Ann A.

Price: $14.99 (available in two colors)

15. A pair of sheer chiffon harem pants, because thinking about wearing anything heavier in the summer is basically unbearable, and these are ADORABLE! If you have any outdoor rooftop happy hours on the sched, these are totes the pants to wear, don't you think?

Old Navy

Promising review: "These are so cute! The slight see-through and short shorts underneath are unexpectedly sexy. I have thick thighs, and they are perfect. Can squat/sit without any issues." —L.B.

Price: $20 (originally $44.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and four colors/prints)

16. An Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers one-shoulder dress giving Studio 54 vibes with the angled rainbow stripes. 🌈🪩 Groovy, baby!

Old Navy

Promising reviews: "The fabric is stretchy and soft; only the top is double-lined, so it won't be too heavy for summer. And it has pockets! Overall, I think this is a great piece that can be dressed up or dressed down." —Natalie T.

Price: $59.99 (available in sizes XS–4X and two colors/prints)

17. A pair of loose-fitting harem jeans for days when you want to wear jeans, but it's too hot for regular jeans, so you opt for this breezy pair instead, and you feel FABULOUS, dahling, simply FABULOUS.

Old Navy

Promising review: "I absolutely love these jeans. I love that relaxed fit in the legs and it's comfortable to wear. I'm between an XL and large and got the large and they fit perfect." —Kelly R

Price: $49.99 (available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two washes)

18. A cotton poplin PJ set that's actually so cute, you could wear it out of the house, too! The fabric is crisp but lightweight, the different colors and patterns are undeniably cool, and you'll feel utterly chic every time you wear it.

Old Navy

Promising review: "I absolutely love this PJ set! The colors are fun, and the fit is very comfortable for a curvy, petite girly. I washed them every week last summer, and they held up great. The fabric softens over time. I'm going to buy more for this summer!" —Christina D.

Price: $13.99+ (originally $44.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and six colors/prints)

19. A midi dress with a bold tropical print, perfect for dressier dinners on tropical vacays. And those beaded straps and front ring detail? Chef's. Kiss.

Old Navy

Promising review: "If you are thinking about it, do it! It's a real wardrobe statement. I love it! I ordered it in both colors since I loved the first so much!" —Ray C

Price: $34.99 (originally $49.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

20. A wide-brimmed straw sun hat, so you can protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays while simultaneously looking soooo chic.

Old Navy

Price: $12 (originally $22.99; available in two sizes and two colors)

21. A crocheted scoop-neck tank in Sabrina Carpenter–coded espresso brown for days when you have to put on clothes and leave the house, but it's also nine billion degrees outside and the last thing you want to do is feel sweaty. Enter this bohemian dream of a top, complete with fringed trim! Pair it with the matching midi skirtfor an instant ’70s vibe.

Old Navy

Price: $17.49 (originally $34.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and two colors)

22. A pair of denim shorts with total ’90s flair, thanks to a high waist, frayed hems, and a subtly relaxed fit. Wear ’em now with a tank and flip-flops, then take them into cooler temps by layering them over tights with a long-sleeve tee!

Old Navy

Promising review: "These shorts are a great length and have the perfect amount of stretch while being supportive. I am so glad I found these!!" —Kate E.

Price: $18 (originally $39.99; available in sizes 000–26 and five washes)

23. A cutout swimsuitwith original 1950s Barbie vibes! The ring detail at the front is so chic, too. Wear it as a swimsuit or as a cool cutout bodysuit with wide-leg linen trousers!

Old Navy

Promising reviews: "I loved the fit as soon as I slipped it on. It's not too revealing, but not too conservative." —Olga V

"The swimsuit is extremely comfortable and tall girl friendly since the middle is open! I am 5'10" and struggle with one pieces that aren't tall/long sizing, but this one fits so nice since the middle is open!" —Emily

Price: $13.97+ (originally $44.99; available in sizes XS–4X and eight colors/prints)

24. A sweeter-than-sweet fit-and-flare dress with a tie-front and smocked back that I am ABSOLUTELY wearing alllll summer long! And that paneled waist detail?! Omggggg I am in loooove!

Old Navy

Promising review: "Absolutely adorable and perfect for hot summer days! I have the floral pattern." —anonymous

Price: $11.99+ (originally $39.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and 12 colors/prints)

25. An airy blouse designed with a subtly cropped fit and flouncy bubble hem, which is basically begging to be paired with slouchy denim shorts and mesh flats for all your days spent running errands.

Old Navy

Promising review: "This top is beautiful, and it's also 100% cotton! Cannot beat the price!" —Samantha, F

Price: $29.99+ (available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and four colors/prints)

26. A maxi skirt with a wide, smocked waistband in a vivid red hue that will make you the scene-stealing fashion plate you always knew you could be. Pair it with a white tank, strappy flats, and gold jewelry, and go about your business, bb!

Old Navy

Snag the matching top here!

Promising review: "It does the job! Not double-lined, but crisp cotton material which fits at the waist and falls to the right length. Perfect for summer." —Sam C.

Price: $39.99 (available in sizes XS–4X)

27. A fitted ribbed-knit tee accented with delicate lace trim that I can absolutely see Hannah pulling out of her closet in Off Campus. As someone who's already marathon-watched the show seven times, I'm obvs adding this to my summer ’fits rotation, stat.

Old Navy

Promising review: "Fits well, the neckline looks really nice. Comfy and versatile. Got one and liked it so much, I'm buying two more in different colors!" —Amy G

Price: $12 (originally $24.99; available in sizes XS–4X, including petite and tall fits, and six colors)

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