7 Easy Summer Outfits Fashion People Are Repeat-Wearing Right Now
I know, I know—we’ve only had about five days of sunshine so far this spring, but that’s enough to put me in summer mode. What can I say? I’m optimistic. Whatever happens between now and June, summer is inevitable, and I would like to be prepared when the opportunity to wear something fun without the need for a trench coat or knit presents itself. And knowing that you, our dear Who What Wear readers, are sartorially savvy, I have a hunch that your minds are also gravitating towards your summer outfits. Well, we’re in good company.
Just this week, it seems like every influencer I follow has also begun to hone their summer aesthetic (it’s the sun—I tell you), and in doing so, they’ve been serving up a fresh array of impressive outfits. Although I’m something of a minimalist, I’ve loved seeing more joyful colours and prints coming through. After all, what says summer more than tie-dye in sunset shades?
I’m so invested that I’ve already started saving down summer 2022 outfit trends I plan on trying over the course of the next few months. When I looked back at my latest slew of screenshots, I could see that seven such outfit trends kept cropping up. To see what they are and, of course, shop in case you’re missing any of the essentials you might need to re-create them, just keep scrolling.
1. BRIGHT BLAZER + JEANS
I don’t know what I love more—the lime blazer or the orange handbag.
Use your bright blazer to amp up wardrobe basics, such as plain vests and trainers.
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Looking for highlighter brights? Turn your attention to Jacquemus.
Light-wash denim creates less of a contrast to your bright blazer.
2. TIE-DYE DRESS + CHUNKY SANDALS
If this multi-hue tie-dyed dress doesn’t make you feel summery inside, nothing will.
This Loewe dress was a sell-out hit, but I’m keeping an eye out for restocks.
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Match the colour of your chunky sandals to a shade on your dress for an outfit that’s instantly pulled-together.
If you prefer a more muted palette, this dress is ideal.
3. CROCHET + GOLD JEWELLERY
Crochet is making a huge comeback this season, but forget the full-on hippie vibes. Fashion people are styling their tops and cardigans with jersey basics and sleek gold jewellery for 2022.
This look is ideal for the odd chilly summer day, which we all know is inevitable in Britain.
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High-end designers are leading the crochet revival for summer.
4. WHITE DRESS + FISHERMAN SANDALS
I have a real soft spot for white dresses, and now, I know exactly how to style them to make them feel new this summer—with fisherman sandals.
It’s a look that keeps recurring on social media, and thanks to its simplicity, I totally get why.
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A piece I’d love to add to my white-dress collection.
5. SHIRTING + SARONG SKIRT
I’m going on a beach holiday for the first time in four years this summer, and this is the 2022 outfit trend I plan to wear for the entirety of it.
Sarongs are trending thanks to the Y2K aesthetic, and as a ’90s child, I’m not mad about it.
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Just looking at this skirt makes me want to sit by a pool with a margarita in hand.
6. ORANGE + ORANGE
If you thought kelly green was big for 2022, then you thought right. However, I have a feeling tangerine tones are going to overtake it in the popularity stakes as we head into summer.
My favourite dressers aren’t just sticking to one orange piece in their outfits, either—some are wearing two simultaneously.
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Russell & Bromley’s shoe game is so strong right now.
The colour works for more formal summer occasions, too, especially in satin fabrications.
This COS bag sold out once already. I just thought you should be aware of that.
7. BLUE SHIRT + ECRU TROUSERS
Minimalists aren’t being left out of the summer 2022 outfit-trend action—I’ve lost count of the number of influencers I’ve seen wearing light-blue shirting with cream trousers as temperatures have risen.
So chic, this quiet colour palette will allow you to incorporate shades of black and tan into your ensemble.
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Next Up: The 12 Best-Selling Dresses That Have Our Seal of Approval This Summer
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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