155. Things I Bought, Returned, and Got Gifted in May

Plus High Summer Arrivals

Jun 11, 2026

This is EVERY BODY GETS DRESSED’s weekly edit of the only newness, sales, and restocks worth your attention.

THINGS I BOUGHT, RETURNED, AND GOT GIFTED IN MAY

Reformation restocked pieces from the Courtney Grow collab. I bought the crochet top and I keep finding new ways to style it. My favorite is over a button-down. I went to the store to check out the Aqualune sequined dress, but they didn’t have it. From the main line, I tried on the Sandy shorts, which I had long coveted, and the fabric was disappointing and staticky.

Reformation crochet top worn over Rue Sophie button-down.

Rue Sophie sent me this fluid lyocell pale yellow button-down. I have been wearing it a lot, untucked over my cream Apiece Apart pants (pant of the summer for me thus far), with and without the crochet top layered over it. The shirt is very oversized. If you want it less so, size down.
Having had no luck with the quality of their pants and accessories in the past, I cautiously ordered three St.Agni tops from their ongoing sale. The organic cotton slim scoop tank turned out to be just perfect: naturally stretchy, comfortable, not too long, with a sexy neckline that seamlessly conceals a scoop neck bralette. I will be picking up more colors. The soft jersey slim scoop tank is also an excellent tank; it is longer, and the fabric is compressive. A very good purchase if that’s what you’re looking for, but I already found my perfect scoop tank match in the first one. The glass-beaded mesh top looked sensational and had the perfect cut, but proved a little itchy around the straps (my skin is hypersensitive). I kind of wish I had kept it to layer over a loose white tee. With the refund credit, I may give their pants another go and try these tailored track pants and adjustable palazzo pants, both currently half off.
I bought Tibi’s Stella cargo shorts. And I now get the hype about the crispy nylon. They are heavenly. They are designed to hang below your natural waist, and the size 0 fits me perfectly. I was watching the brand’s latest masterclass on YouTube while eating dinner last night, and Amy (the founder) was talking about their use of synthetics and explaining how intentional they are about using them to create modern silhouettes. She says, “I love a good linen, but sometimes natural fibers hang in a way that looks a little mature.” She goes on to talk about the family-owned Italian mills that produce the synthetic fabrics they use. The crispy nylon is as light as air and doesn’t stick to my legs as the Reformation shorts did. I now want everything crispy nylon (a fair few are in the sale): the pant version of my shorts, the pull-on joggers, the Liam blazer, and the tailored trousers. I styled the shorts in a video yesterday:

@lizambelmonte with big price tags come big responsibilities. It’s not enough to love the piece individually. It needs to do a lot for your wardrobe to earn its keep.

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A.Emery kindly gifted me the Harnick suede bowling bag. It’s my first large handbag (you can fit four laptops and your gym stuff in there), and not having to Tetris my belongings inside a purse feels like I have had a third lung grafted. I can’t wait to take it to the airport tomorrow.
I got blessed by the resale gods and found an old version of The Garment skirted pants I have been raving about, for £72 on Vinted. I’m impressed by the quality (full disclosure: I can’t attest to the quality of the new ones because this old version is made of a different fabric). I’m sad I can’t take it on my holiday tomorrow because it needs altering (it is looooooooong), but I will show you when I get back next week.
My T-shirt collection was looking sad in wintry shades, so I got a few new ones in bright(ish) colors. I got three Mini T-shirts from Uniqlo. I got them in different sizes so I could advise; if you want a proper baby tee fit, get your usual size. I find sizing up one size more comfortable. I wear an XS in this video and an S in this one. I also got another Margo tee from LESET in the Bleuet color, a more muted version of what they call Leset Blue, which is the color Harry Styles wears. I love it so much and will be getting it in Créme next. You can see how the XS looks on my frame at the start of the video below. Speaking of celebs’ LESET favorites, Jeremy Allen White was spotted three days ago in the James striped polo, and Jennifer Lawrence wore the James mock-neck cardigan earlier this week.

@lizambelmonte I’d be waiting a while

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THE BEST NEWNESS, SALES, AND RESTOCKS OF THE WEEK

Call me selfish: I added these Ciao Lucia silk and cotton voile embellished pants to cart before sharing them here. Between the mirror appliqués and the bubblegum pink shade, these have the makings of the next It pant. There’s a dress made of the same fabric. If only my pasty complexion could handle the heat. If you’re going to be near any body of water this summer, the first four pages of their new arrivals are worth a look. There are white-embroidered cotton poplin romantic pieces aplenty and a collab with Larroudé on six pairs of colorful sequin-embellished or beaded sandals.
J.Crew’s new arrivals include a similar crochet tank that’s half the price of the Reformation one. Sticking with the crochet vibes, this sweater tank comes in really cool shades of green, blue, and crushed berry. Pair with shorts: these long boxers with Oxford stripes or these shell track shorts from their latest collab with lacrosse brand Relax. And I know you guys will go crazy for these sandals.
I’m loving this new silk organza plaid skirt from Frame. If you’ve been wanting to play around with sheerness, this 100% silk balloon blouse is great for adding dimension to your outfit when thrown over a simple white tank.
You sold out the Odissi crochet flat that was in the newsletter last week. If you were drawn to it and missed out, check out Margaux’s latest arrivals, which introduced new styles in cotton macramé: the best-selling Fonteyn Jane gets a remake in supersoft crochet and they introduce the brand-new Luna, a Mary Jane with a romantic bow tie, in the same material. If you love the woven look but this feels too high-maintenance, get the Woven Paz ballet flats.

Melanie Masarin for Margaux. She carries the Woven Paz flats.

Jamie Haller releases the neoprene Walking Sandal in camel. The Balloon pants are back in stock in black and turmeric. The petite length always sells out first.
Last time I checked in with the brand, I got a “never say never”, so I’ve been watching out for a restock of Aflalo’s Lolana pants. I consider them the OG balloon pants that launched a trend. They’re back in the semi-sheer viscose in black, ivory, Prussian blue, and beige. For silk and opacity, check Lolana’s big sisters: the Elena and Sigur pants. Also, Sarah Pidgeon from Love Story wore Aflalo’s silver cuffs on Jimmy Fallon last night, so if you have $16,000 to drop on them, you will now be on the waitlist.
To those in the know, nothing compares to the craftsmanship of Marsèll footwear. Their new lightly worn caramel suede Mandolo Mocassino loafer dropped on La Garçonne.
It’s been hit after hit since the start of spring for Comme Si, the maker of everyone’s favorite button-downs. First came the silk bias slip dress (a full size run is still available on Net-A-Porter if your favorite color has sold out), then the Deep-V poplin shirt, and this week we got the new mandarin-collar tunic. With its elongated silhouette, it makes for the chicest beach coverup.

Donni launches Part I of their Summer collection. It revolves around lightweight open-knit textures. I like the knit shell in cloud and the knit long-sleeve in apricot.
Kallmeyer launched Pre-Fall. Daniella Kallmeyer imagined her city girl vacationing in Morocco or India this summer. The result is crinkly sheer fabrics, raw-edge hems, and fluid twill dresses contrasted with crisp windbreakers in earthy tones. The pop of color is a delightful muted sky blue. I love the simplicity of the Marguerite blouse in starched poplin paired with the matching full skirt. If you want to show more skin, the Millie minidress in trapped silk (it looks ultra-sharp with the taffeta jacket) or the sheer linen gauze shirt-and-skirt look.

While the sale continues, TOTEME is bringing out the next selection of Pre-Fall 2026. The classic monogram is subtle and as chic as ever in a tonal white cotton-and-silk strappy midi dress and knee-length skirt. If you like wearing all white, these will add just the right amount of texture to keep the outfit from looking too flat. The flawless double-pleat pant (I have them in a fluid viscose fabric) gets a summer makeover in linen and a cropped length.
Tibi added new styles to the sale. You can now take 60% off Resort and Spring. Of the new additions, I think these are the strongest: the tucked-pleat skirt (see it styled by Gabriella here), the pea pod viscose plissé pieces (see the sleeveless tunic styled by Asta here), and the pinched-pleat dress (see it styled by me once I have paid for my Bad Bunny tickets). Meanwhile, new Fundamentals are available for pre-order as of yesterday: the camouflage twill Tuck jeans that closed Tibi’s Spring runway show in 2024 are back, and the twill Sid pant—a favorite with a little stretch and a velvety feel—gets a new colorway in a soft Ring 3 blue grey.
Jude, the maker of the sexiest shoes, releases two new styles: the Gild, a peep-toe mule with a sculptural heel, and, my favorite, the Lucille wedge, a minimal heeled sandal with a T-strap that comes in suede or white python leather (absolute filth).
There’s an extra 20% off all sale pieces at Posse if you’re looking to complete your summer wardrobe. The Australian brand now ships to the US with no duties or import fees. I like the Lindie pants.
Sometimes I remember to browse THE OUTNET (ten years ago, 90% of my wardrobe came from there) and get reminded that if you’re lucky you’ll find last season’s stars— TOTEME’s embroidered tulle shirt, Tory’s silk-trimmed skirt, Ulla Johnson’s Violeta chiffon dress, and the whole TWP collection—sitting there 85% off.