Crochet is Having a Real Moment

And we go way back

Back in the early ‘90s, Anything crochet was my thing. It was my way of adding a little bohemian romance to my usual jeans and Nocona shoe-boot look (I still have a little cardigan somewhere that I scored at a scrimshaw shop in Sag Harbor—Wish I still had those Noconas). Now it seems that open-knit numbers (even bags and shoes) are popping up faster than Jiffy Pop, and I’m all over it. First up, we have Me + Em’s ethereal, cobwebby dress that looks so good over that one-piece, but also you can also throw it over any slip and take it somewhere fancy (perfect piece to pack for a weekend at the beach).

I did internal back flips when I saw these cool open-work shoes—A nice summery alternative to a classic loafer..

I’m so into these groovy pants for the beach (or, if you wear a good boy short or my favorite thin boxers underneath, anywhere else). And here’s the matching top (I would wear that with jeans).

I love The Great’s little pouch to carry out for dinners (also into the natural, but I would ruin it in about five seconds).

Another winner from ME + EM: This pretty shell in a rich espresso brown (also good as a vest over tees and button-downs).

I just think these ‘70s shorts are a really fun beach cover-up (I’d wear them around the house, too).

And now for some sweet flats (anyone else getting old Mia vibes?).

Here’s another pretty dress that I would throw over one of these or these and maybe add some good leather flip-flops.

Mango’s tank gives a nice shot of bright red (also good as a vest over a shirt), and here’s that matching cardigan (both also come in natural).

Want something a little more original than the usual sun hat? I suggest this cute bucket style from Zara.

If you can picture Jane Birkin’s plunging Red Carpet dress from’69, this is pretty much it, only in a richer shade.

And here’s a romantic pair of otherwise classic espadrilles.

And, finally, Zara’s openwork sweater that’s on its way to me as we speak, and that I plan on wearing over Negative Whipped tanks and random tees all summer long.