The 6 Summer Trends That’ll Instantly Refresh Your Wardrobe

Unless you’re a celeb with a stylist on payroll, updating your wardrobe doesn’t mean chucking it all for the season’s latest looks. On the contrary: strategically adding a few new trends can put a whole new spin on your current go-to outfits. Take for example, the boat shoe, spotted on the runways of major fashion houses from Miu Miu to Bottega Veneta. Paired with last summer’s rotation of sundresses, your look gets remixed from sweetly femme to classically collegiate. Here, we’ve pulled together five of summer’s top trends, with tips on how just one piece can make what you already have look completely new again. 

Editors’ Pick Top Summer Trends:

• Featured Fashion
• Ahoy! Boat Shoes Ashore
• Boho’s Back
• Butter Us Up
• Linen Love
• Go Long On Shorts

Featured Fashion

Check out the latest style we’re excited to feature from one of our favorite brands.

Crocs Miami Metallic Flips

Styling Tip: A simple summer sandal like the Crocs Miami Metallic Flips is super versatile! You can pair them with your favorite summer shorts or dresses and skirts. We love the neutral look of this metallic gold pair. These are ready to be the finishing touch to outfits of all sorts of colors.

Savings Tip: The Crocs Miami Metallic Flips are currently 25% off, so now is a great time to shop! Plus, score $15 off your order of $75+ at Crocs when you use code CROCS15 at checkout. Stock up on summer sandals or snag some comfy clogs for the school year now to take advantage of this awesome deal.

Price: $26.24 (orig. $34.99) at Crocs

Ahoy! Boat Shoes Ashore

Slimmer, sleeker, and so cute they’ll erase any fear of looking like a yacht rock trope. Give them a spin as a summer-y, fresh alternative to the classic loafer.

Dolce Vita Lakin Loafers Bamboo Perforated Nubuck

Styling Tip: Counterbalance the sweetness of a floral dress with a shoe that’s a little bit orthopedic (in the best way!) and a little bit preppy. 

Savings Tip: Save more with our 1% cash back offer for purchases sitewide, which can be combined with other savings.

Price: $79.90 (orig. $140) at Dolce Vita

Lucky Brand Tirani Boat Shoe

Styling Tip: The slimmed-down proportions make this the perfect swap for last year’s ballet flats.

Price: $34.99 (orig. $99) at DSW

Boho’s Back

What better way to lean into summer’s laid-back vibes than a haute-hippie dress?

H&M Strappy Dress

Styling Tip: Dress it up with a linen blazer to make it (casual) office-appropriate, dress it down with flat slide sandals for a poolside-hang.

Price: $29.99 at H&M

Butter Us Up

Give beige a break and make room for butter yellow. It’s an easy way to get reacquainted with color after many seasons of neutral, monochrome dressing.

Babette Slide Sandal

Styling Tip: The lightness of this yellow means you can treat it like a neutral. 

Price: $49 (orig. $69.95) at Nordstrom

Linen Love

Live the soft life this summer and step into the gentle, cooling comfort of linen. Even better is its naturally wrinkled texture, keeping you off ironing duty well into fall. 

Quince Scoop Neck Midi Dress

Styling Tip: The simple shape makes this the perfect blank canvas for layering and accessories. Plus, it comes in tons of colors. 

Price: $79.90 (orig. $158) at Quince

Gap Shell Tank Top

Styling Tip: Wear together as a cheerful monochrome look, separately when you just want a pop of color.

Savings Tip: Save more with our 3% cash back offer for purchases sitewide, which can be combined with other savings.

Price: $44 (orig. $49.95) at GAP

Madewell Double-Breasted Crop Blazer

Styling Tip: Reach for this jacket when you need to look super professional, but it’s also a zillion degrees outside. 

Price: $169.99 (orig. $198) at Madewell

Go Long On Shorts

Swap out the short shorts for its longer cousin, the Bermuda short. Charmingly modest, a more tailored pair with a matching blazer has a shot at being office-appropriate. 

H&M Knee-Length Linen-Blend Shorts

Styling Tip: The loose, low-slung cut lets you play with proportion on top—try an oversize button down or snug little polo sweater.

Price: $29.99 at H&M

Boden Pleat Linen Wide Leg Shorts

Styling Tip: Polka dots add a fun, throw-back vintage vibe to an otherwise straight-laced classic shape.  

Price: $81 (orig. $135 at Boden) (15% off with code PWWJ)

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