Sorry, But It's Urgent: These 5 Trends Must Get Into My Closet

After two years of barely doing any shopping, I may or may not be in the middle of a revenge-buying period. With warm weather on the horizon, I have been keeping my eye on the summer trends to see what grabs my attention most. The truth is I have become somewhat akin to a puppy that runs to and loves just about everything. It doesn’t help that as a fashion editor, I am exposed to the gamut of what’s available at the moment—there are so many options.
If I had to narrow it down, I would focus most on certain updated basics like denim Bermuda shorts and then throw in some whimsical trends like the latest party heels (think transparent styles with embellishments) and bold, printed short-sleeve button-down shirts. (These give me elevated-Hawaiian-shirt vibes.) I’m also very much feeling the Coastal Grandma look, so I can’t forget some chic summer hats. Keep scrolling to shop the five trends I want in my closet stat.
1. Cutout Dresses
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This option is perfect for getting Chrissy Rutherford's look above.
2. Party Heels
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3. Printed Short-Sleeve Button-Down Shirts
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Here's the latest color option for the same top that Lucy Williams is wearing above.
4. Raffia Summer Hats
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5. Denim Bermuda Shorts
Next up: I'm 37, My Colleague Is 27, and We Both Have Chic Taste—Here's What We're Buying.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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