I Almost Never Have to Return Clothes—I Can Tell These Summer Trends Are Winners
As a professional shopper, I have developed a well-trained eye when it comes to being able to quickly scan the store racks or, in this case, scroll through the best online stores for the standout pieces of the season. Because of this, my return rate is pretty low unless I'm ordering multiple sizes to find the best fit. The summer trends are aplenty this year, which means I have many more tabs open than usual at the moment, and that's saying a lot.
Some of the top summer trends I can't shut up about span everything from cool dresses (think cutouts, Scandi-girl florals, and voluminous sleeves) to chic tops (think tie-front pieces, striped knits, and standout button-downs) and '90s-inspired pieces (hello, flowy matching sets). Ahead, I'm rounding up 30 summer pieces that you'll wear on heavy rotation this season. I guarantee that some will still be in your closet for years to come, especially the elevated basics, tote bags, and sandals.
This dress incorporates two big trends of the moment: puff sleeves and cutout details.
These are some of my favorite fisherman sandals. They come in this beige hue as well as in black and camel.
An easy, breezy top makes it easy to mix and match the pieces in your wardrobe.
I am obsessed with this scarf. You can wear it as a top or even a beach cover-up.
This cool dress can be worn to everything from date night to a BBQ with family and friends.
Rectangle sunglasses are having a moment—you can't beat the affordable price tag of this pair.
Nineties-inspired matching satin separates are right up my alley, especially in green hues.
Shop the matching Midi Satin Skirt ($60).
These plissé black pants go with just about any top imaginable.
Dragon Diffusion tote bags get better and better with wear.
Linen shorts are key for summer, and this trending Bermuda length is super chic.
An elevated wrap top is a great alternative to your usual button-down shirt.
This is great worn alone or layered over a T-shirt or button-down shirt.
Luxe striped sweaters are super on-trend but are forever favorites regardless.
I'm getting major vacation vibes from this ruched skirt.
Here's a bold strapless top you can wear with just about anything, from jeans to skirts and trousers.
I love this cutout dress in white, but it also comes in pink, black, and tan.
This black minidress is guaranteed to make a statement.
How chic is this flowy black set?
Shop the matching Satin Effect Striped Pants ($60).
I love a great summer hat that offers UV protection. The black and the tan are my top picks.
This floral-print dress goes great with strappy sandals.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a 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, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which 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. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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