Molly’s Musts
07/23/2026

July Musts

July Musts

I'm convinced everyone has a summer uniform—they just don't realize it.

This month's edit isn't about what's new in resort or late summer (dare I say pre-fall). It's about the clothes that quietly become part of your life—the ones you reach for without thinking and miss the moment they're unavailable.

A Neutral Palette with a Little Warmth

If you read our MKS White Paint substack this week, you know our signature isn't a stark white or perfect canvas.

It's warm ivory. Honey.

Soft sand. Natural linen.

Rich leather. A hint of butter yellow.

The colors that remind me of open windows, stone fruit on the counter, dinner outside, and that magical hour when everything looks a little more beautiful.

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The Art of Getting Dressed Slowly

Every July I edit my closet without meaning to.

The pieces that aren't quite right stop making the rotation. The ones that are become obvious.

By now I know which dress I'll reach for after the pool, which sweater always ends up in the passenger seat, which sandals have somehow walked through airports, garden centers, flea markets, and dinner reservations without ever feeling out of place.

I trust repetition more than trends, in everything I do.

My July Edit

These are the clothing and accessories I would recommend to my closest friends—the elevated basics, beautiful textures, timeless silhouettes, and warm neutrals that make summer dressing feel effortless.

Choosing pieces because they fit your life—not because they're trending.

Because they'll be just as beautiful next July. Because you'll instinctively reach for them. Because they'll become part of your memories. The dress you wore to your daughter's birthday dinner. The sandals that walked every European street. The bag that carried sunscreen, a good book, and fresh flowers home from the market.

Those are the pieces worth investing in and these are the pieces that keep making the cut.

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xx, Molly

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