This summer is the best time ever to experiment with some exciting new trends! Luckily for us gals, new pieces and collections are always popping up, making the mixing and matching an endless affair. Read on for the latest fashion trends you can try for yourself this summer.
Animal Prints
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The animal print is reclaiming the stage, and influencers all over the country are showing off their bold leopard patterns — from striking bags and wild blazers to shocking suits and subtle shoes. On the runway, Victor Glemaud’s latest collection features his newfound commitment to animal prints, which he incorporated in both his designs for clothing and hair accessories. You, too, can unleash your own animal instinct by pairing a strong leopard print top and plain trousers or go fully wild with a cheetah patterned dress.
Tie-dye Everything
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These days, it seems plenty of nostalgic trends are making a comeback, like the beloved bucket hats and overalls from our childhood. Along for the ride is none other than tie-dye — the fundamental ’60s staple. Of course, 2019’s version is sleeker and flashier, and really easy to fall in love with! It’s the perfect time to DIY your own low-hanging tie-dye top or bust out that tie-dye maxi dress for a beachside stroll.
Colored Checkered Prints
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Gray plaid and tartan patterns dominated last season, but checkered prints are resurfacing with a lot more color with summer in full swing. Fashion icons have donned these eye-catching styles all summer, with the intention of drawing attention to their in-season looks! Choose a checkered get-up for yourself by picking out a matching blazer and trousers combo. Make sure to go for those head-turning hues, like red, yellow, blue, or green.
Crinkles All-Around
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Nothing says “out-of-office” better than a classic crinkled dress. A collection of lightweight crinkled dresses on Woman Within show how this style is a great way to exude casual-cool vibes. Plus, floral crinkled sundresses are a must-have for staying breezy in the hot weather while looking effortlessly chic. Accessorize with statement earrings and a wide-brimmed hat for a look that is extra elegant and ready for your resort trip.
Puffy Shoulders
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Yet another great comeback this summer, puffy shoulders are this season’s ultimate “cool girl” uniform. Just peruse your favorite model or influencer’s Instagram feed and you’re sure to find her sporting this dainty trend. It’s also a clear call back to the 80s club scene and to all the girls that just want to have fun with their outfits, which makes it the best accompaniment to those upcoming parties.
All-White
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An all-white outfit is in style, and the chic ensemble isn’t going away any time soon. Little white dresses are out on display at every store, along with matching floppy hats! Going all-white means it’s easy to add a little flair with patterned accessories, or you can choose clothing like our favorite Shein palm leaf print dress that adds a pop of color to a classic white piece.
Loud Neon
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The past season’s obsession with everything pastel is long gone and neon has taken over! We’re totally obsessed over the bright and loud colors that adorn dresses, blazers, and of course, swimwear. In Chromat founder Becca McCharen-Tran’s interview with Elite Daily, she highlights how her swim line makes use of neon colors to reflect the vibrancy of summer and adds that neon clothes look amazing on bronzed skin. Take advantage of this powerful trend and strut your stuff in a full neon suit, or start with just a neon tube top if you’re still testing the waters.
If the trends listed above prove anything, it’s that minimalism is mostly dead this summer, and it’s time to fully embrace the fun-loving wild child in you. Take the freshest cues from the runways this season and go crazy with all kinds of prints, textures, and patterns!