To get an early look at the key shopping buys we'll see this summer, I asked Who What Wear editors to share the trends they'll be adding to their wardrobes. The finds hit on some of the top trends for the season that we'll see everywhere, from the city to beachside vacations.
What is on their radar? Everything from the pants that will take over for airplane travel looks to the skirt style nearly our entire team owns to the way everyone in fashion will upgrade their collared shirts. Their shopping selects include everything you'll want to wear this summer, whether you're mapping out your vacation shopping or heading to a big event. Ahead, see the five trends our editors can't stop thinking about for summer and the pieces that deserve a spot in stylish wardrobes, starting with my selects.
Pastel Button-Down Shirts
Collared shirts have a permanent spot in my everyday wardrobe, so I have a wide range of options in my closet, from crisp striped poplin versions to silk satin styles. For summer, I'm eyeing pastel button-downs in shades of powder pink, canary yellow, and sky blue that are showing up everywhere.
Anti-Denim Pants
"This summer, my jeans will take a back seat as I build a wardrobe around elegant anti-denim pants. From stretchy kick-flare trousers to breezy linen drawstring styles and relaxed crêpe trousers with elastic waists, these easygoing silhouettes will be my go-to for warm-weather dressing. The beauty lies in their simplicity. Throw them on with a tee, flip-flops, and a pendant necklace, and suddenly, your outfit feels effortless but also intentional. It's no wonder fashion icons like Hailey Bieber (often spotted in Leset's Arielle Pants), Alexa Chung (in High Sport's Kick Cropped Pants), and Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz (both fans of The Row's Gala Pants) are already championing the look." — Nikki Chwatt, associate editor
Lace-Trimmed Slip Skirts
"Last summer was defined by flared midi skirts, but this summer is all about lace-trimmed slip skirts. They're pretty and easy to dress up or down, and they give any outfit a subtle '90s vibe. The Row's version is the goal, but it's pricey and almost impossible to find in stock. Luckily, there are plenty of others to choose from. Reformation makes a great silky one, and I just purchased J.Crew's linen iteration myself." — Allyson Payer, senior editor
Linen Separates
"I'm investing heavily into linen separates this season—especially linen suiting. I continue to reference the relaxed tailoring from the Saint Laurent S/S 25 show, and I'm embracing that look with linen to wear as a full suit or to mix and match the trousers and blazer with other items." — Bobby Schuessler, shopping director
Undone Draping
"The sculptural, almost undone draping at Ferragamo's S/S 25 show has been top of mind as I build my summer wardrobe. There's something inherently graceful about tops that hang off the body—it's a subtle yet striking way to channel elegance without overthinking it. I'm gravitating toward pieces that feel effortlessly composed, like they could've been twisted, tied, or nonchalantly thrown on backstage at a ballet." — Sierra Mayhew, editor
