Marissa, head of women’s design:
Panama Hat– “I pick up a new one every summer. It’s a must for bad hair days.”; Cutler and Gross® sunglasses; Bumble South surf spray; brightly colored scarves– “They have so many end uses; I carry at least two in my beach bag.”; my bike; pedicures are a must; Bhati Beads– “as arm candy to layer in with my usual gold.”

Dwight, men’s designer:
Honest Tea’s half tea & half lemonade (aka “Arnold Palmer”); J. Crew board shorts; J. Crew lightweight button-down shirts; Telescope 741 awning-stripe beach chair; Island Slipper flip-flops; Igloo marine cooler; Beastie Boys’ “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.”

Jenny Cooper, head crewcuts design whiz:
J.Crew high-waisted polka-dot bikini with our men’s oxford popover; California Baby® sunscreen for the whole family; K. Jacques slip-ons; quirky mysteries like Patience of the Spider by Andrea Camilleri; Lemlem® cover-up; water pistols for the boys and our crewcuts mini-diamond swim shorts– “because they look like regular shorts but they are made in swim fabric—so the boys don’t need to change to take a dip on a hot day!”

Margot, marketing honcho:
J.Crew navy blue polka-dot bikini; my new patent leather Birkenstocks® from Madewell; Murad waterproof sunblock; iPad with a great beach read; The Lion King DVD– “to play in the car for my 2-year old during the long drive to the Hamptons.”; essie® Clambake nail polish; a big straw hat.

Lizza, marketing mademoiselle:
Summer uniform: matchstick jeans and a navy-stripe bateau top with capri sandals; tomato sandwiches (heirloom tomato, white bread, mayo, salt and pepper); Sea Bags®– “perfectly sized to fit everything for a weekend at the beach.”; LIRR 10-trip pass to the last stop, Montauk; Judy Blume’s Summer Sisters; Annie Hall– “for rainy days.”; Carole King (Tapestry).

Will, doyen of marketing design:
My English Brompton titanium Superlight folding bike; Filson® medium duffle weekend bag; my grandfather’s 1963 Omega Speedmaster Professional watch with a NATO strap for summer; Ray-Ban® Caravan sunglasses; Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale; Quoddy® boat shoes; my Leica D-Lux camera.

Kim, buyer extraordinaire:
Vintage beach tote from Maine; mint chocolate chip ice cream from The Caboose in Cape Cod– “I have been going there since I can remember and cannot wait to take my daughter, Millie, there this summer. It is a family tradition!”; a straw hat; California Baby® sunscreen; Lotta Stensson’s beach cover-up; J.Crew Maryanne suede wedges in yellow; cropped white jeans with the perfect white blazer.

Trish, arbiter of online assortment:
Husband and kids; a beach; Kiehl’s sunblock; iPad; Marni sunglasses my kids got me for my birthday; my Schwinn bike; ALWAYS a hat!

Alison, web design ace:
Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road nail polish; BAGGU® backpack; vintage-inspired swimsuits– “My fave is the J.Crew neon floral tank.”; Vita Coco coconut water; Salt-Water® sandals; vintage Levi’s® 501® cutoffs; my mom’s old, round Ray-Ban® sunglasses.

Holly, marketing design gal:
Worishofer sandals– “These sandals keep my feet happy when pounding the pavement.”; Turkish cotton towels; oversized sunglasses– “to keep the wrinkles at bay.”; J.Crew summer straw hat; essie® nail polish in Trombone; fresh mint– “from the farmer’s market for homemade mojitos with friends.”; plane tickets.

Dulci, catalog design chica:
Vintage Ray-Ban® Nueco sunglasses; J.Crew patent t-strap sandals– “I go for the black—they look perfect with a cherry red pedicure.”; Trader Joe’s sea salt body scrub; Bumble and bumble Creme de Coco conditioner; Presents for Purpose monogrammed travel backgammon set; Madewell Tulum dress; Nikon 3100 camera.

Check out our seven pieces to update your summer wardrobe on jcrew.com.