We're Halfway Through the Summer, and I'm Still Buying Into These Trends

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When it comes to buying clothes for the season, there are the early birds and the procrastinators. The early crowd already has their seasonal staples weeks before it actually begins, meanwhile procrastinators like to shop in the midst of the season. There are pros and cons to pledging to either side, but if you happen to fall into the latter camp, you'll want to pay close attention. 

If you haven't planned properly for the summer, there's no reason to throw in the towel yet. So many sales are kicking off right now that it's actually beneficial to be late to the party. And if you're worried that you can't properly wear them with only a few months of summer left, my advice is to stick with the most practical trends to ensure a high cost per wear. Halfway through the summer, I'm still banking big on some trends that I'd argue are worth the buy. To view the complete list of the top trends I'd consider smart investments, keep scrolling.

Maxi Skirts

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The modest cousin of the miniskirt is still on the rise, and it hasn't even reached its apex. With that said, it's a smart staple because of its versatility and because it will transition easily into colder temperatures.

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Whimsical White Tanks

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White tanks with a twist are everywhere these days, and it makes perfect sense—they're exceptionally easy to style. Even though it's a big trend right now, it will always be "in" for seasons to come. 

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Colorful Matching Sets

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Matching sets are practically all I wear right now, and I wouldn't have it any other way. They make for such easy outfits that are guaranteed to look amazing every time. Plus, you can whip them out for any vacation. 

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Corsets

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I always pull out a corset top when I want to look fancy, and the allure of the piece also has a hold on the fashion crowd. The corset has serious staying power, so even if you don't wear it a lot this season, you definitely will the next.

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Tailored Trousers

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Tailored trousers aren't strictly for the summer by any means, but they're having a bit of a moment by fashion standards. Since they're a year-round staple, it's wise to stock up on them now.

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Fashion Market Editor

Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.