The Summer Trends Worth Trying (and the Ones You Can Skip)

 Every summer brings a fresh wave of fashion trends. Some are exciting, some are confusing, and some leave us wondering, "Who exactly is supposed to wear that?"

The truth is, not every trend is meant for every woman. 

One of the biggest mistakes we see women make is assuming they need to embrace every trend to look current. In reality, the most stylish women know how to choose trends that complement their coloring, body shape, lifestyle, and personal style.

Here are a few trends making waves this summer.

Relaxed Linen Sets

Matching linen sets are everywhere this season, and for good reason. They're comfortable, breathable, and effortlessly chic.

These sets work especially well for women who enjoy a polished yet relaxed style personality. They're also a great option for travel, casual gatherings, and warm-weather events.

What to look for:

• Breezy summer sets
• Natural fibers and texture
• Styling with statement accessories

Statement Jewelry

Good news for accessory lovers: bold jewelry is having a moment.

Chunky necklaces, sculptural earrings, stacked bracelets, and eye-catching cuffs can instantly elevate even the simplest outfit.

This trend is especially effective for women who want to update their look without purchasing an entirely new wardrobe. Sometimes one accessory can make familiar pieces feel fresh again.

What to look for:

• Chunky necklaces
• Sculptural earrings
• Layered bracelets

Soft Pastels

Summer's color palette is leaning softer this year. Some women will absolutely glow in these shades while others may find they drain their complexion or compete with their natural coloring. Be sure to refer to the color swatches for your Color Code!

That's why understanding your best colors is so important. Trends come and go, but knowing which colors help you look vibrant never goes out of style. You can take our free color code quiz here!

What to look for:

• Butter yellow
• Powder blue
• Blush pink

Coastal-Inspired Details

Think woven textures, raffia accessories, natural fibers, and easy-breezy silhouettes. A woven handbag, textured belt, or pair of sandals may be all you need to capture the spirit of the season.

This is often what we call The Power of Two: adding just one or two trend-right pieces to breathe new life into what you already own.

What to look for:

• Raffia bags
• Straw hats
• Coastal-inspired styling without looking overly beachy

The Trend You Can Always Skip

Here's a secret: the trend you should skip is any trend that doesn't feel like you.

Fashion should never make you feel like you're playing dress-up in someone else's closet. The goal isn't to wear everything that's popular. The goal is to understand what works for your coloring, body, lifestyle, and personality.

This summer, instead of asking, "What's in style?" try asking, "Which of these trends supports my style?" The answer may surprise you.

Want to see more summer trends are worth trying, how to wear them, and who they work best for? Check out our Summer Trend Workshop, where we dive deeper into the season's most wearable looks and show you how to make them your own, is now available! You can get the workshop replay, plus our digitial magazine that goes with it, The Style Strategy, in a bundle here.