After spending so much time locked in the house over the past year, it will be nice to get back to some normal activities this summer. This summer's hottest fashion trends were designed to keep you cozy, comfortable, and stylish.
It's expected for everyone to show a little more skin in the summer. The hot weather makes you want to be comfortable and there's nothing like a cool breeze against bare skin. This year's skin-baring trends come with a few surprises that keep them fresh.
On the runways, cut-outs have been spotted on swimsuits, tops, and dresses for this summer. They are usually located around the mid-drift and show the smallest amount of skin. This allows a little extra air and sun to brush your skin.
An important thing to note if you plan to wear this trend is to wear sunblock. If not, you may be left with tanned or burned circles of skin, which would look great with the rest of this summer's trends.
In addition to cut-outs, the open-back is making a huge comeback this year and is perfect for your summer wardrobe. You will see backless blouses, dresses, and swimsuits this summer.
Open backs can be modest or daring, so don't be afraid to try out this trend for yourself and enjoy the sunshine and breeze on your skin.
If you love sandals with laces that wrap around your legs, you'll love this trend. Fashion runways were filled with tops, swimwear, pants, and skirts with a drawstring to wrap around your midsection.
If you are into the cropped top trend, try a crop top with strings to tie around your ribs or waist. If you want to show the barest trace of skin, a skirt with cutouts and strings may be a better option for you to try this trend.
Summer hemlines are high this year with short shorts and mini skirts and dresses. This hemline is sure to keep you comfortable whether you are in your backyard grilling or if you're shopping for groceries.
Combine these hemlines with other trends and you have a winning combination that will keep you cool this summer.
Crop tops are a little shorter this summer but are very huge on the runway. Pair one with high-waisted pants to show less skin or a string-wrapped waist skirt to be a little more daring.
The athleisure and cozy comfort of last summer is still hanging around in 2021. Whether you work from home or just want to be casual and comfortable, these trends will help keep you comfortable this summer.
Shoes that are easy to slip on and off are trending in footwear this summer. Forget buckles, straps, or laces. If you can't leave it by the door and slip it on as you leave, it's not a trend this year.
If you think knitted fabrics are only for fall and winter, you would be wrong. This summer, knits made from cool fibers such as cotton and bamboo are trending. Knitted crop tops and skirts are a huge summer trend that you will see on the beach or on sidewalks this summer.
Why steal your man's button-down when you can have your own. Breezy, oversized cotton button-down shirts are a huge hit for this summer. Wear one on cool summer evenings, as a beach cover-up, or even layered over crop tops.
If you plan on spending time outdoors this summer, you need a trendy pair of sunglasses to pull your look together and protect your vision. Aviator sunglasses are huge this year for men and women.
Pillowy quilted bags in bold colors and mesh beach totes are going to be popular this summer. These easy-care bags are great for everyday wear or to carry your sunscreen and beach towels.
Flowy and feminine clothing items are trending this summer. These pieces can appear on nearly any part of the body and are full of soft details, texture, and sparkle.
Just like last year, pastels are going to be big again this summer. Pastels have been seen on all clothing and accessories, so don't hesitate if you see a piece you like and want to add it to your wardrobe.
Sheer fabrics come in a lot of varieties. They can be layered for soft flowy dresses, blouses, and skirts or come in a single layer with or without a liner. From daring to flirty, sheer fabrics are going to be huge.
Ruffles have been seen on tops and dresses this year. This trend is one that brings in some texture and softness and can keep the eye moving to prevent eyes from focusing on a feature you wish to distract from.
Throughout the year, you will see poufy sleeves. In summer, these will manifest in blouses and dresses. This trend comes in many varieties, so you are sure to find one that you will love.
Hints of sparkly detail and full-on sequined gowns were spotted on the runways for summer and fall. The good news is that if you aren't ready to sparkle like a disco ball, you can be more subtle and choose pieces with sequined details instead.
If your plans involve going into the office, hanging out poolside, or attending Zoom meetings, you will find a hot summer fashion trend that will get you excited to try.
Look hot and stay cool with a few statement pieces, or go all out and update your summer wardrobe. This summer's trends are comfortable and won't be going anywhere any time soon. Many of them will carry well into the fall months and extend their wear.
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