
Is your closet stocked for summer yet? If you’re looking to fill out your summer wardrobe with some great basics at affordable prices, I’ve got some recommendations for you from the brand Quince. Many of my favorite summer pieces come from Quince so in this post I wanted to round up my top ten summer essentials from the brand. These are the pieces I find myself reaching for all summer long including linen tops and bottoms, relaxed fit cotton sweaters, and easy, breezy dresses. Plus all these items are super versatile so you can mix and match them as well as dress them up or down for various summer occasions.
Note that all the pieces in this post (besides the sunglasses) were gifted as part of partnerships with Quince, but I’ve purchased many pieces from the brand with my own money and wholeheartedly recommend them.

My Top Ten Summer Essentials From Quince


Organic Cotton Boyfriend Crew Sweater
I consider this my summer sweater. I own it in chocolate brown seen in the photos here as well as navy and the speckled beige color. They have this perfect relaxed fit that’s easy to just thrown on over anything (and I do!) It fits true to size.

100% European Linen High Waisted Linen Short
These linen shorts have a loose fit and an elastic waist that makes them PERFECT for hot summer days. They are so comfortable yet also chic, too. I would pair this with a button down in cotton or linen, a simple tank or tee, or even a cute blouse. I own these in the blue stripe as well as the white color.


This linen tank looks so cute tucked into some tailored shorts in the summer. It runs a little big, but the oversized fit is kind of nice for summer. I own this in the white color which isn’t available at the time of this post, but there’s a few other good neutral options.

100% European Linen Tank Mini Dress
This is my favorite type of dress for summer (pictured here!). It’s lightweight and easy to throw on for hot days. This one is fully lined and has pockets, too. It comes in white and black as well and fits true to size.


100% Organic Cotton Striped Crew Sweater
This might be my favorite striped sweater ever. It feels so beachy and summery. I even included it in my early summer capsule. I also own in in the Heather Brown/Ivory colorway, but I kind of want it in every color. It fits true to size for a relaxed fit.

100% European Linen Pleated Trouser
I love these linen trousers! They have a clasp and zipper closure which gives more dressy vibes than a pair with a drawstring waist (although those have their place, too!) They are also petite friendly! They run slightly big so consider sizing down if you’re in between sizes.


I know I probably sound like a broken record, but swapping your basic tanks for sweater tanks is an easy way to add texture and dimension to a basic summer outfit. This one has a v-neck line and wide rib. It’s cropped but doesn’t show any midriff. It runs small; I recommend sizing up one (maybe two if you’re busty.)

100% Organic Cotton Sleeveless Maxi Dress
This flowy cotton maxi dress is a great everyday summer dress, but you can also dress it up if the occasion arises. I love pairing it with a simple sandal and basket bag. It fits true to size.


100% European Linen Long Sleeve Shirt
You know we love a button up shirt around here. In the summer, I swap out my thicker ones for versions in cotton poplin and linen. This is such a great versatile basic that you can style so many ways. I took my true size, but you could also size up for a more oversized fit.

Capri Polarized Acetate Sunglasses
I almost exclusively buy Quince sunglasses. The $50 price point is really affordable and means I don’t constantly worry about losing them. The quality is also really nice and mine last for many years. This pair right here is my current favorite, and the one I’m wearing in the photos.

More Quince finds for summer that I don’t own but I’m often recommending as more affordable alternatives to pieces I do own is this white poplin maxi skirt and these silk pants. I’ve also got my eye on this skort, these fleece shorts, and this cotton gauze maxi dress which would be perfect for vacay.
Shop My Summer Essentials From Quince
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