“Pieces that are comfortable and have longevity — whether dresses and slides, relaxed dressing pieces for around the home, shirting and knits that you can layer in different ways, activewear for exercise , special nightwear — these are the kinds of items we’re backing most for the upcoming season,” says Cassie Smart, Head of Womenswear Buying at Matches Fashion . “There is still a lot of desirability in more heavy-duty sandals like a Birkenstock ,” she continues, also calling out relaxed footwear styles like ballet flats and trainers as big hitters for summer.