The Salty Edit
Saltybabe.com — Summer 2026
The
Salty
Edit.
What’s on our floor right now, how we’re wearing it, and the trends worth knowing about this summer.
- 01Trends
- 02Styles
- 03On Our Radar
- 04Brands
Hottest
Trends
The only ones you need to care about right now — because knowing what’s actually worth buying is what we do best.
- 01Sun-Bleached Summer
- 02Newport Girl Off Duty
- 03Après Sea
Trend 01
Sun-Bleached Summer
The Vibe
Gingham and stripes at the same time, the way the best beach days actually look.
The Must-Haves
Red and white gingham swim, Levi’s 501 cutoffs, a spaghetti-strap stripe midi, the SALTY hat on top of everything.
Shop From
Kulani Kinis, Salty Babe The Label, Levi’s
Style Tip
Gingham and stripes don’t fight if they share the same color story. Red and white does all the heavy lifting.
Trend 02
Newport Girl Off Duty
The Vibe
Borrowed from the dock. The kind of outfit that looks like you didn’t try, but you absolutely did.
The Must-Haves
A graphic knit sweater, an oversized oyster tee, Levi’s cutoffs, Rainbow leather sandals, something charming on your bag.
Shop From
Salty Babe The Label, Rainbow Sandals, Levi’s, Freshwater Curated Goods
Style Tip
One graphic piece, everything else quiet. The sweater or the tee — never both at once.
Trend 03
Après Sea
The Vibe
The hour after you get out of the water, when everything slows down and you put something beautiful on.
The Must-Haves
An intarsia knit cardigan, a striped knit set worn together, a printed trouser that works over a suit and into dinner.
Shop From
Après Sea Ranch
Style Tip
Tank and pant as a set, cardigan over the top. Three pieces, one decision, done.
Hottest
Styles
Exactly what to buy (and wear) if you want to be in it this season. The salty girl’s shopping list.
- 01Denim Cutoffs
- 02The Knit Set
- 03Gingham Swim
- 04Graphic Tees
- 05The Stripe Midi
- 06Leather Sandals
Hottest
Brands
The names we keep reaching for — and why we brought them in. Every brand on our floor survived a real edit.
- 01L*Space
- 02Kulani Kinis
- 03Carve Designs
- 04Beach Riot
- 05Maaji
- 06Rhythm
- 07Billabong
- 08Frankie’s Bikinis
Let’s take a closer look at one of our favorites…
In 3 Words
Bold. Cheeky. Shimmer.
Known For
The Shimmer Swim fabric that catches every angle of light, and the Cheeky V bottom that has been one of our best sellers for years.
Fit Note
Crochet styles run true. Everything else runs small — measure your hips before you choose.
What We’re Buying
The Strawberry Siesta gingham set, Shimmer Swim in every color, the Minimal Full Coverage bottom.
Shop Kulani →In 3 Words
Consistent. Soft. Honest.
Known For
The fit is consistent, the fabrics are genuinely soft, and the sizing is honest. Size up one and you will not be disappointed.
Fit Note
Size up across all styles. The Mako underwire top goes to D/DD — the most requested top we carry.
What We’re Buying
The Mako underwire top, extended sizing options, any style in the contemporary range.
Shop L*Space →
On Our
Radar
What we’re actually watching on the floor, in the fitting room, and out in the water right now.