Now Introducing *the* Summer Suiting Trend of 2021

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Courtesy of Etro

At Etro, shrunken vests were married to lower-rise trousers to create a hint of bare midriff that's very Y2K-meets-2021.

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Courtesy of Alejandra Alonso Rojas

Alejandra Alonso Rojas imagined the suiting look in a vibrant reddish-orange hue and billow wide-leg trousers.

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Courtesy of Aliette

Aliette did away with the preppier connotation and instead took on a punk effect in slick black vinyl.

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Courtesy of Calvin Luo

Calvin Luo imbued the vest-and-pants combination with an edgier feel à la chain belts and metal detailing.

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Kendall Jenner may not have started the tailored vest trend, but stepping out wearing one as a shirt with loose trousers helped solidify the look as one to know.

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@sasha.mei

While the suiting ensemble can be achieved with any vest and trousers, it looks so striking when the two are part of a coordinated set.

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@itsamrit

Crisp white suiting is even fresher when grounded with a pair of statement heels.

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@hoskelsa

Fashion people have taken to wearing the look with casual shoes ranging from sneakers to cushy sandals.

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@deborabrosa

Of course, layering is always a good idea with vests and styling a crisp poplin shirt underneath just feels right. We only expect to see more of this combo as fall approaches.

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@cassdimicco

Vests and trousers naturally have a menswear-inspired feel to them, so styling them with classic and simple accessories just seems right.

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@anna__laplaca

Proof that I've long been a fan of these suiting separates. Here, I styled them with tinted sunglasses and I fully support you doing the same.