STAUD Freja Thong Kitten Heels

A loose summer dress like this usually wears you, but the open back gives it just enough shape to feel like a dress and not a coverup. I throw it on when it's too hot to consider anything with a waistband.

This is the bag that makes you look like you have your life together, even when you absolutely don't. The size hits that sweet spot where it holds everything you actually need without looking like you're carrying your entire apartment. I've watched friends carry theirs for years and they still look brand new, which justifies the investment.