5 Key Summer Fashion Trends to Try Now
Now that it's officially summer (finally!), it's time to dish out the brightest shades and prints. From millennial pink to tropical prints, there are no limits to how you can make your summer wardrobe fun — and a little more daring.
5 Summer Trends
IN THE PINK
You can mix multiple shades of rosé or approach the trend with a tad more caution — just make sure your summer includes this hue. Softer, sweeter shades of pink look fresh in structured silhouettes like a crisp pair of shorts or a blazer, while bolder, brighter shades lend themselves to more fluid shapes like a loose blouse or full skirt.
Botanical Print Blazer, $150, RW&Co; Flutter Sleeve Blouse, $24, Joe Fresh; Tie-front Satin Shorts, $235, J.Crew.
Double Layer Tank, $83, Ann Taylor.
Drew Crossbody Bag in Quarts, $55, Matt and Nat.
Toms Women’s Seasonal Classics Light Pink Slip-on, $55, Little Burgundy.
Cotton Chinos, $80, Violeta by Mango.
LINER NOTES
This season, stripes in every possible variation paraded down the runways, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Go for colourful, graphic lines or understated, menswear-inspired pinstripes—they’re one of the easiest prints to work into your wardrobe.
Mattia Blouse, $325, Judith & Charles; Rubberised Leather Skirt, $350, COS; Eyecandy Sunglasses, $135, Bonlook.
Stripe Bomber Jacket, $49, Joe Fresh.
Michel Studio Striped Bardot Dress, $95, Addition Elle.
Lace-up Espadrille Sandals, $55, Gap.
Ava Stripe Wide Leg Co-ord Trouser, $90, Ever New.
Asos Stripe Box Clutch Bag, $52, Asos.
TROPICAL PUNCH
Florals are as popular as ever, but prints like pineapples and palm trees — spotted on dresses, blouses and pants — provide a refreshing change. You can bring that aloha vibe to your 9 to 5, as long as the fabrics are substantial. Anything sheer or lightweight is better left to the beach.
Sleevless Cotton Kkimono Shirt, $60, Frank and Oak; Buttoned Tank, $47, Reitmans; Palm Leaf Pajama Trousers, $120, Ann Taylor; Fairfiled Chronograph Watch, $120, Timex.
Printed Off-shoulder Dress, $90, Mango.
Skye High Neck BIkini Top, $64; Bikini bottom, $63, Bikini Village.
Floral Silk Pyjama Button-up in Black, $80, Frank+Oak.
Tropical Cuff Bracelet, $83, Ann Taylor.
Talula Tabata Jumpsuit, $75, Aritzia.
MELLOW YELLOW
Everyone loves this super-cheery colour — and yet almost everyone’s terrified of wearing it. If you’ve steered clear of yellow, here’s what you need to know: Mustard flatters fair skin, medium or olive tones look great in honey; darker skin can absolutely pull off bright, even neon shades. Still a bit nervous? Get your feet wet with yellow accessories.
Sunflower Lace Dress, $98, Loft; Abay Flat, $130, Nine West; Gold Hoop Earrings, $8, Aldo.
Embroidered High Neck Tank Top, $52, Torrid.
Floral Silk Medium Square Scarf, $58, Banana Republic.
One-shoulder Top, $72, J.Crew.
Linen Trousers with Belt, $50, Zara.
Ocerran Crossbody Bag, $55, Aldo.
ONE AND DONE
Zero time to fuss over coordinates? A jumpsuit offers the simplicity of a dress with the practicality of pants. But do try before you buy. Jumpsuits need to fit in all the right places — those places being the leg and torso, especially — without feeling tight or restrictive. Err on the side of a looser cut.
Print Utility Shirtdress (styled as a shirt), $240, Banana Republic; Emberlynn Jumpsuit, $279, Club Monaco; Women’s 696 Lifestyle Sneaker, $120, New Balance; Tassel Earrings, $85, J.Crew.
High-Neck Crochet-Yoke Jumpsuit for Women, $50, Old Navy.
Plus Size Strapless Jumpsuit, $34, Forever 21.
Topshop Petite Floral-Printed Jumpsuit, $85, Hudson’s Bay.
Twik Summer Flowers Cold-shoulder Jumpsuit, $69, Simons.
Fire Love, Fire Stripe Surplice Jumpsuit, $77, Nordstrom.
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