Best Under $150 Fashion Picks For Every Summer Occasion

While the solstice may mark the formal start of summer, Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of the warm-weather season. The holiday weekend brings the return of whites, leg-baring dresses, and seasonal accessories like open-toe shoes and trendy sunglasses. If you're in the process of flipping your closet from spring (or, if you're a hopeless procrastinator like me... maybe even winter), now's the perfect time to reassess your summer wardrobe and decide which seen-better-days basics need replacing — and which fresh-off-the-runway trends are still missing.

But filling those wardrobe gaps doesn’t have to drain your paycheck. Plenty of reader-favorite retailers are offering this season’s best summer trends for under $150. Ahead, our favorite fashion picks for every summery occasion, from vacation to wedding season.

Update your basics with luxe, versatile additions: soft, breezy sweaters to unwrap from your shoulders during sunset beach walks; go-with-everything cotton tees; pants that go from plane to sightseeing; and foolproof denim. If you're investing in one sneaker trend this summer, make it a slimmer, retro-inspired pair. Add soft flats for packing ease. Finish any outfit with classic hoops (and a swipe of red lipstick).

This season is packed with fun prints — think fruit, stripes, and sea motifs. On the flip side, monochromatic linen sets remain wardrobe heroes, with endlessly mixable pieces. No matter your vibe, let your accessories do the talking: nostalgic jelly shoes, statement bags, and bandanas that double as tops or handbag wraps (if Labubus aren’t your thing).

A 9-to-5 wardrobe doesn’t have to be a boring one. Look for staples with a twist: collarless blazers, asymmetrical shirting, and Bermuda short suits. For those who wear jeans year-round, a denim dress is an easy office win. Suede-like textures are still trending, too, especially in slouchy bags and buttery-soft shoes that'll earn their fair share of compliments.

If your weekend calendar is packed with weddings, don’t burn your budget on one-and-done looks. Reach for dresses, jumpsuits, or separates that can be styled up or down for multiple dress codes. Then let high-impact accessories do the heavy lifting — no one’s noticing a repeat when your shoes and earrings are stealing the spotlight.

If your closet needs a trend refresh, summer 2025 has you covered. Think retro polka dots, boho ruffles, east-west bags, and thong kitten heels. European summer and fisherman-core are still holding strong, as are butter yellow and the barrel-leg jean— just in case you’re fashionably late to the party.