Fashion Worthy
Here Comes the Sun! Summer Trends on Tap
By Holly Bell
After a year of being cooped up, we are ready to show off some cute summer outfits. Cues from fashion-forward celebrities are always a good prediction of upcoming trends. Designers are offering us fashion that is made for fun this year. Let’s enjoy dressing up again! Here are my top 10 trends for this summer. 1. Ruffles and frills. A little femininity never hurt anyone! A top with a ruffle detail will be very much on trend this summer. Worn with a tailored jean, pant, short, or skirt, a tastefully ruffled top is doable for both the young and the young at heart. Keep in mind that ruffles are great in small doses—don’t overdo them! 2. Mom jeans. This summer, swap those skinny jeans for a looser, high-waisted jean. Once you try this surprisingly flattering style, you will never go back! They are so on trend but so comfortable, too. Stores are offering a plethora of styles and colors for you to choose from. 3. Tailored pieces. Button-down menswear-inspired shirts make a welcome return this summer, along with the menswear-inspired blazer. Tailored pieces elevate your look for any occasion! These sharp pieces are professional and versatile—try pairing them with your Mom jeans for an up-to-the-minute look. 4. Cotton summer dresses. Nothing looks or feels more refreshing! Tiny prints and all-over white will take you on vacation this year, even if it’s only in your own backyard. This classic look is back in full force with balloon sleeves, or puff sleeves, or really any kind of sleeves. Flirt with maxi and mini lengths ready to catch summer breezes.
5. Comfy platform sandals. Many of us would love to add a little height, but the thought of wearing heels—after so many months of comfortable shoes—makes us wince. Platform sandals with cushy soles are the perfect answer for this summer. Fashionable, affordable, and comfortable! You will want to buy a pair for every outfit. 6. Defined shoulders. Designers have been trying to bring back shoulder pads for a long time. Shoulder pads create a flattering V-shape on the upper body by widening the shoulders and, thus, narrowing the waist and hip. No matter what designers offer, though, today’s consumers have pushed back on the idea of shoulder pads. The end result is a trimmed-down padded shoulder or 10
June 2021
