I apologize, but wearing these 6 items might be dating your summer outfits.

      Summer is essentially here, which signifies that if you're a New Yorker like me, you've recently undergone the closet transition—specifically, retrieving your warm-weather clothing from storage and swapping out your heavy winter apparel, as the two seldom coexist harmoniously. Personally, this task compels me to conduct a seasonal assessment and evaluate what I will (and won’t) continue to wear from previous summers. Upon reviewing the essentials I favored from June to September, I realized they could greatly benefit from an update. Items such as fitted denim cutoffs and quirky colored-lens sunglasses that I held onto for years simply no longer align with my style and have started to feel somewhat outdated. Consequently, I'm planning a few updates for 2026 that will refresh all my summer outfits, aligning them more closely with my current style. Below are six specific summer pieces I’m moving away from and what I’m embracing instead.

      **Slightly Outdated: Denim Cutoffs**

      **More Current: Taffeta Shorts and Pants**

      There will always be an appropriate time for denim shorts, but I've noticed that my fitted cutoffs with frayed hems aren't making my outfits feel fresh anymore. Instead, I’ve been drawn to the variety of silk taffeta pants and shorts emerging in lovely colors from brands such as Chan Luu, Donni, and Reformation.

      **DONNI**

      Striped Silk Taffeta Mini Shorts

      **CHAN LUU**

      Techno Taffeta Ultra Wide Leg Trouser

      **Slightly Outdated: Cork Wedges**

      **More Current: Flip-Flop Wedges**

      Whether you love them or hate them, wedges certainly evoke strong feelings. I went from disliking wedge sandals to embracing them recently as more designers have started releasing sleek thong wedges.

      **Alaïa**

      Cube 75 Suede Thong Sandals

      **Tony Bianco**

      Swift Taupe Suede

      **St. Agni**

      Stitch Detail Thong Wedge Sandal

      **Slightly Outdated: Bubble Skirts**

      **More Current: Balloon Pants**

      **Free People**

      Forever Young Bloomer Pants

      **H&M**

      Balloon Drawstring Trousers

      **ROTATE**

      Balloon Pleated Pants

      **Slightly Outdated: Colored-Lens Sunglasses**

      **More Current: Slim Oval Sunglasses**

      **Ray-Ban**

      Polarized Oval Sunglasses

      **Jimmy Fairly**

      Elvie Sunglasses

      **SAINT LAURENT**

      Oval-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

      **Slightly Outdated: Vintage Floral Swimsuits**

      **More Current: Two-Tone Swimsuits**

      **J.Crew**

      Scrunchie Tipped String Bikini Top

      **HUNZA G**

      Faye Two-Tone Original Crinkle Swimsuit

      **MANGO**

      Bikini Top With Contrasting Trim

      **Slightly Outdated: Shell Jewelry**

      **More Current: Elegant Pendants**

      **Juju Vera**

      La Isla Sun Lighter Pendant

      **Julietta**

      Ondine Mother of Pearl Onyx Necklace

      **Nordstrom**

      Polished Teardrop Pendant Necklace