Whether you're beach-bound or plan to embrace summertime in the city, complete with a grand soirée (or two) on your rooftop, there's likely a summer 2022 fashion trend for all of your fun warm-weather plans.
Prepping your wardrobe—from yourjewelryto yourhandbagsto yourshoes—is arguably half the fun. "Summer is all about effortless styling," saysCourtney Grant, Vice President of Buying and Merchandising for luxury retailer Elyse Walker. "People are excited to be out and about, and nothing saysI'm emerging out of living in quarantinemore than bright pops of color and showing off some skin," she explains.
Light fabrics, subdued flashes of skin, and fun, celebratory hues are just a few of the summer 2023 fashion trends we're swooning over. Ahead, browse our picks for thetrendsthat will help you get the most out of the short (but oh so sweet!) summer season.
Mellow Yellow
Brighten your day with a mood-boosting yellow hue. Start with a slinky dress or go all out in a monochromatic look, à la Jil Sander's button-down top with trousers. If complete saturation is not your forte, use the bold color as a jumping-off point. It's the perfect accompaniment for slightly muted tones like earthy taupes and pastels like lilac.
(Image credit: Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, Tory Burch)
Summer Suiting
Sophistication without any stuffiness? Yes, all of the way. Thanks to lighter color and fabric options, the summer season's abundance of suits won't weigh you down. "While dresses are an easy summer go-to, suiting is a great alternative that provides that same head-to-toe look but with a fresh twist," says Grant. If head-to-toe suiting isn't your style, break up the look with sleek separates, like a white blazer and jeans or cream trousers paired with a breezy tee.
(Image credit: Chloe, Proenza Schouler, Etro)
Great Sport
You don't have to play the field to look the part. Tracksuits, biker shorts, and polo shirts fit in on the streets but can lend a new take for beach and vacation wear. Pair your sporty separates with your favorite sneakers, or give your look a touch of femininity alongside slide sandals and a clutch.
(Image credit: Loewe, Dior, and Lacoste)
Cut-Out Crazed
Skin is in, and summer '22 is about the peek-a-book trend, from cutesycutout dressesat Valentino to eye-catching separates at Versace. To make the trend work for you, "choose flattering cutout placements around the mid-section or hips," advises Grant.
(Image credit: Valentino, Versace, and Brandon Maxwell)
Connect the Dots
We can't deny the fun that comes with a bold polka-dot print. Try a dotted top peeking out under a powerblazer, or go for the total look in an all-over polka-dot dress.
(Image credit: Chanel, Erdem, and Giambattista Valli)