This Pretty Summer Aesthetic Is Going Viral—33 J.Crew Finds That Embody the Vibe

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Thanks to the lightning-speed power of the internet, it seems like a new aesthetic floats to the top of everyone's social media feeds every other day. But I've seen one aesthetic stand out for quite some time now. The mermaidcore aesthetic first caught my attention in 2021 when Versace released a runway collection inspired by everything under the sea. I'm still thinking of the starfish dresses, wet-looking hairstyles, and bejeweled heels the brand created. But thanks to the recent release of Disney's The Little MermaidI'm not surprised to see another surge of attention fixated on aquatic-inspired style. 

While I was always mesmerized by the ethereal aesthetic, I didn't think it was particularly wearable for my everyday attire. How could I seamlessly incorporate the aesthetic of a mythological creature into my summer style? Well, J.Crew has quickly changed my mind. The brand recently released an edit of so-called "modern mermaid" pieces, and it's safe to say I would happily click "add to cart" on every single one if I had an endless amount of money. The pieces capture the relaxed and easy look I want for summer while still having fun touches of mermaidcore. Think seashell jewelry, airy skirts, and sequin skirts galore. Keep scrolling to shop the prettiest summer pieces from J.Crew right now.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.