Unless you’re a celeb with a stylist on payroll, updating your wardrobe doesn’t mean chucking it all for the season’s latest looks. On the contrary: strategically adding a few new trends can put a whole new spin on your current go-to outfits. Take for example, the boat shoe, spotted on the runways of major fashion houses from Miu Miu to Bottega Veneta. Paired with last summer’s rotation of sundresses, your look gets remixed from sweetly femme to classically collegiate. Here, we’ve pulled together five of summer’s top trends, with tips on how just one piece can make what you already have look completely new again.
Editors’ Pick Top Summer Trends:
- Ahoy! Boat Shoes Ashore
- Boho’s Back
- Butter Us Up
- Linen Love
- Go Long On Shorts
Ahoy! Boat Shoes Ashore
Slimmer, sleeker, and so cute they’ll erase any fear of looking like a yacht rock trope. Give them a spin as a summer-y, fresh alternative to the classic loafer.
Dolce Vita Lakin Loafers Bamboo Perforated Nubuck
Styling Tip: Counterbalance the sweetness of a floral dress with a shoe that’s a little bit orthopedic (in the best way!) and a little bit preppy.
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Price: $99.90 (orig. $140) at Dolce Vita
Frye Naya Boat Shoe
Styling Tip: Blush pink suede keeps this shoe from wandering too far into dadcore territory. Wear with your tailored pieces for a Summer Friday look that passes the HR check.
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Price: $119.98 (orig. $148) at Frye
Lucky Brand Tirani Boat Shoe
Styling Tip: The slimmed-down proportions make this the perfect swap for last year’s ballet flats.
Price: $54.99 (orig. $99) at DSW
Boho’s Back
What better way to lean into summer’s laid-back vibes than a loose ruffled top, crafty-looking crochet bag or a breezy, haute-hippie dress?
ASOS DESIGN Top With Gathered Yoke
Styling Tip: Pair with your favorite white jeans when you want to look more boho-bourgeois than Coachella flower child.
Price: $44.99 at ASOS
Gap Open-Weave Straw Tote Bag
Styling Tip: Accessories are a low-commitment way to road-test seasonal trends.
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Price: $40 (orig. $44.95) at GAP
H&M Strappy Dress
Styling Tip: Dress it up with a linen blazer to make it (casual) office-appropriate, dress it down with flat slide sandals for a poolside-hang.
Price: $39.99 at H&M
Butter Us Up
Give beige a break and make room for butter yellow. It’s an easy way to get reacquainted with color after many seasons of neutral, monochrome dressing.
Ann Taylor Long Vest
Styling Tip: A polished way to play with color, the clean lines and tailoring levels up anything from jean shorts to crisp trousers.
Price: $58.80 (orig. $98.00) at Ann Taylor
Babette Slide Sandal
Styling Tip: The lightness of this yellow means you can treat it like a neutral.
Price: $69.95 at Nordstrom
J.Crew Linen-cotton blend tie-front short set
Styling Tip: Two-piece sets are a no-brainer way to add color to your closet.
Price: $89.50 at J.Crew
Linen Love
Live the soft life this summer and step into the gentle, cooling comfort of linen. Even better is its naturally wrinkled texture, keeping you off ironing duty well into fall.
Quince Scoop Neck Midi Dress
Styling Tip: The simple shape makes this the perfect blank canvas for layering and accessories. Plus, it comes in tons of colors.
Price: $79.90 at Quince
Gap Mid Rise Easy Barrel Pants
Styling Tip: This classic pull-on trouser with pockets works as a high summer wardrobe staple. Go full on linen to max your cool factor or pair with a dressier tank for evenings.
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Price: $79.95 at GAP
Gap Shell Tank Top
Styling Tip: Wear together as a cheerful monochrome look, separately when you just want a pop of color.
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Price: $49.95 at GAP
Madewell Double-Breasted Crop Blazer
Styling Tip: Reach for this jacket when you need to look super professional, but it’s also a zillion degrees outside.
Price: $198 at Madewell
Go Long On Shorts
Swap out the short shorts for its longer cousin, the Bermuda short. Charmingly modest, a more tailored pair with a matching blazer has a shot at being office-appropriate.
MANGO Pleated Bermuda Shorts
Styling Tip: Drapey fabric and a below-the-knee length lets you style these shorts as you would a skirt.
Price: $89.99 at MANGO
H&M Knee-Length Linen-Blend Shorts
Styling Tip: The loose, low-slung cut lets you play with proportion on top—try an oversize button down or snug little polo sweater.
Price: $29.99 at H&M
Boden Pleat Linen Wide Leg Shorts
Styling Tip: Polka dots add a fun, throw-back vintage vibe to an otherwise straight-laced classic shape.
Price: $135 at Boden (15% off with code PWWJ)
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