10 Styling Ideas We Have Saved on Instagram to Copy This Summer
Every day, with just one click of a button and a quick scroll, we can find a healthy dose of fashion inspiration and new outfit ideas to give our wardrobe a new lease of life. Instagram has become a smorgasbord of stylishly clad people documenting their latest styling tricks, and it's the perfect resource if we’re ever lacking in style inspiration.
There’s no denying that this year’s trends have been unapologetically bold. Between the micro mini, the Y2K revival, stitched knits and perforated silk, there is most definitely an explorative play on cuts and fabrics. As much as they’re adored, they’re not the easiest styles for day-to-day wear. Thankfully, our favourite influencers are showcasing myriad ways to style the runway’s best-loved trends this season.
Take the micro mini, for example, a piece universally adored but undeniably a little daunting after years in midi lengths. Pictured on the streets of Paris with a fine-knit top and suede slip-on shoes, it becomes more effortless and approachable to try ourselves. Or the crochet knit, which at first glance looks like its wear is exclusive to the balmy Caribbean climate. With creative (and strategic) styling, you can wear this for a sunset dinner. Paired with an oversized shirt with a dipped hem, it turns a predominately resort-wear look into a pared-back ensemble. If you’re looking for some readily styled outfits incorporating this year’s summer trends, then look no further than these 10 ensembles.
1. Green Dress and Ankle-Strap Sandals
Style Notes: Green is having quite the moment. It pairs wonderfully with the plethora of brown and tan sandals on offer this summer. This pair by The Row is particularly special, as it features wooden detail.
It's hard to pick, but this may be my favourite Matteau dress this season.
The classic ankle-strap sandal with wooden embellishments—subtle but statement.
2. Micro Miniskirt and Slip-On Heels
Style Notes: The most classic way to wear a micro mini is with a pared-back look. The flute-neck top and closed-toe shoes balance the proportions of a short style.
A simple basic with a twist.
It may be micro-mini season, but this Reformation style has been around for years, proving it never dates.
3. Wrap-Around Co-ord
Style Notes: Christopher Esber's wrap-around pieces deserve acclaim. Many others are following in the footsteps of his designs with this twist on an otherwise classic co-ord. Either tie it around your bared midriff, or wear the skirt higher.
The space-dyed colourway is a vibrant take on knitwear.
Christopher Esber fashioned ties on a number of his designs to accentuate natural curves.
4. Waistcoat Co-Ord
Style Notes: The waistcoat co-ord can be dressed up or down. As the weather gets warmer, swap the trousers for shorts. Influencers are wearing them with everything from trainers to stilettos.
A lengthier tailored option for those of us (myself included) who aren't into short shorts.
5. Side Cut-Outs
Style Notes: Modestly placed cut-outs feature on midi and maxi styles frequently this season. In one fell swoop, you're dressed.
A classic style with shape-enhancing cut-outs.
A breezy style and fabric you can wear to and from the beach.
6. Floral-Print Co-Ords
Style Notes: A transitional piece in any wardrobe. Florals shine year-round and so do co-ords.
A cropped puff-sleeve always makes a good top half in a co-ord.
Watercolour florals make this print even sweeter.
7. Candy-Coloured Smock Dress
Style Notes: This season's trend forecast has spoken, and it screamed colour. Pink, orange, green and blue are amongst those most seen, often with big sleeves to boot.
Olivia Rubin creates beautiful pieces in whimsical colourways available in UK sizes 4 to 24.
8. Crochet Knits With an Oversized Shirt
Style Notes: Crochet may be see-through, but there are ample styling opportunities with pieces like this. Wear with a slip, as a cover-up, or with a very oversized shirt.
Cenote Blue is the best descriptor for this gorgeous ocean hue.
9. Long Lengths With Flatform Flip-Flops
Style Notes: Longer lengths and earthy colours nod to a slightly bohemian feel. Thong platform flip-flops modernise this outfit a tad.
Good-quality basics are the unsung heroes of fashion.
10. Sexy Back
Style Notes: Sexy backs return just in time for the change of seasons. This time, they're wider than ever.
At first glance, it's unassuming, but turn around for this playful tie detail.
Coming up, How 7 Influencers Are Wearing Spring's Top Trends
Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities. She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications, Who What Wear UK and Stylist. Avalon also provides copywriting services, creative consultancy, and visual media for independent businesses, including travel guides, interviews, press releases and blog posts. Her work has been featured on Lush, Contiki, Youswim and Ohne. She spends her days writing to her heart’s content for business and pleasure, shooting on film and dreaming of residing a stone’s throw away from the ocean with her love and a pup (clad in a sweeping frock, of course). She’s currently penning ideas for a book of personal essays and free verse poetry on love, life and the stages in between.
-
Every Chic Person I Know Is Shopping for This Elegant Shoe Trend Right Now
Expect to spot it everywhere this spring.
By Eliza Huber
-
Ashley Olsen Just Wore a $33,000 Version of 2024's Next Big Handbag Trend
Shop similar styles starting at $70.
By Eliza Huber
-
I'm Giving My Closet an Expensive-Looking Facelift With These 24 Chic Sale Picks
Bring on the rich vibes
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
H&M Just Dropped a $25 Alt for The Row's and Toteme's Viral Flats
These won't last long.
By Eliza Huber
-
31 Chic Finds for When Toteme and The Row Are the Vibe But Not in the Budget
Expensive-looking outfits are on the horizon.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
French Women Always Wear This Jeans-and-Flats Outfit Formula
Easy as un, deux, trois.
By Drew Elovitz
-
According to WWW Editors, These Are the Best Shoe Brands of 2024
From Steve Madden to The Row.
By Eliza Huber
-
Elsa Hosk's Jeans-and-Flats Combo Screams "Fashion Insider"
Model off duty at its finest.
By Drew Elovitz