Summer's 5 Biggest Trends Have Arrived

It's already mid-April (insane!), which means summer is right around the corner. While you still have a little bit of time, summer will be here before you know it—so you need to start prepping your wardrobe accordingly. To get your closet ready, we tapped Holly Russell, senior buyer of ready-to-wear at Net-a-Porter, to spill on the trends you need to consider.

Keep scrolling to scope the looks that will be massive this upcoming season—and shop each from Net-a-Porter's offering

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"I am a huge fan of the slinky '90s dresses we’re seeing this season. They’re feminine yet sexy, and they look super chic with an oversize knit for a more casual look." — Holly Russell

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"One of the most exciting trends right now is the eccentric look. We’re seeing an abundance of print and color, along with ornate and previous details. Gucci has really let the way here, along with Miu Miu." — Holly Russell

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"A great shirt instantly makes a work outfit a little more elevated, and I am loving the reworked shirt this season. There are so many great options to choose from that easily go from spring to summer." — Holly Russell

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"After a few seasons of '70s styling, ruffles feel really fresh and bring out the girly-girl in me." — Holly Russell

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"I love that shoulders are having their moment this season with off-the-shoulder tops and dresses and even peekaboo sleeves. It’s a great way to show your sophisticated yet sexy side." — Holly Russell

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Which trends will you try this summer? Let us know in the comments below!

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.