5 Key Summer Fashion Trends to Try Now

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.

Off-the-shoulder Dress, $35, H&M.

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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