If ever there was an eagerly anticipated summer, this is it. Now that everyone can get out to see and be seen again, it's time to breathe fresh air into your warm-weather wardrobe. So here's the scoop on women's summer fashion trends.
Striking colors and prints
This summer's palette is invigorating, with saturated colors like fiery orange, warm coral, raspberry, amethyst, French blue, bright green, and buttery yellow. You'll see these hues going solo on statement pieces, combined together, or popping against neutrals.
Prints are a big deal, including stripes, polka dots, florals, and tie-dye. Prints on sheer fabrics are also creating beautiful layered looks.
The secret to incorporating bold colors and patterns is finding the right balance for you. You could start by pairing a jewel-tone tank with neutral shorts, or a black dress with yellow mules. If you wear, say, a tie-dyed skirt and vibrant top, choose accessories in a neutral color.
Tops: all kinds of feminine
Tops feature frills and thrills to showcase femininity. Let's start with frills. The puffy sleeve is a major trend. Puff detail, whether dramatic or low-key, adds something special to your top. Choose a solid on the bottom to balance the drama.
And now for thrills. Whether it's midriff-baring crop tops, one-shoulder, or off-the-shoulder blouses, tops with unexpected cut-outs, bralettes, corsets, or bustiers, showing skin is in. Pick your peek-a-boo strategically to reveal your best parts and cover the rest.
Take a walk on the wide side
Wide-leg pants are arguably the monster trend of the summer. They're universally flattering and cool in the heat. Once you see all the wide-leg style options, you'll want several pairs. Women are rocking this cut in cropped and full-lengths, solids and prints, and fabrics from denim and linen to lightweight knits and loosely woven sheers. To wear the look well, pick simple accessories and body-conscious tops that highlight your waistline. Think cinched-waist blouses, crop tops, ribbed tees, or bralettes.
Mini-midi-maxi
From minimalist minis to flowy maxis and midis in between, there are skirt lengths for every mood this summer. The trends in tops apply to dresses too: off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder, bustiers, and cut-outs with skinny straps. Try a sheer, flowing maxi with a bralette and blazer to balance the ethereal feel.
Sneakers and square toes
White sneakers are always classic, cute, and comfortable, so what's the news? Now you can wear them with almost anything. Trainers with suits, retro skips with midis, or elevated slip-ons to lengthen your leg in miniskirts; it's all good. White sneakers add fresh, hip flair to any outfit.
When you're not in sneakers, square is where it's at. Square toes are trending on sandals, boots, mules, and flats. Try glamming up jeans with square-toed heels instead of uncomfortable stilettos.
This feels like a coming-out-of-our-cocoon summer. Styles are lively, sexy, and fun without giving up the versatility and comfort we've enjoyed this past year. Choose your pieces accordingly and you'll be styling and smiling from now to September.
