summer fashion

Although denim skirts may have enjoyed their heyday in the mid-2000s, this high school staple has officially returned for Summer 2017. Bedecked with embroidery and often redesigned with contemporary cuts, jean minis can be spotted on the sidewalks everywhere this season. If you’re wondering how to embrace the trend now, we’ve curated a few options to add to your wardrobe this summer.

As fashionistas take to the city sidewalks and the summer temperatures heat up, there’s no denying that bare shoulders and legs are making a grand entrance. With the inclusion of bold prints and daring thigh-high slits, casual summer style offers endless options. This season, we’re especially loving these model-off-duty looks, as spotted on the beautiful Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum.

Whether you’re heading to the beach or the poolside, there’s no denying that a swim cover-up is a wardrobe must-have. From basic white to wildly patterned, we’ve curated a few stellar cover-ups to slip into this summer.

This summer, 1980s inspired silhouettes are back with a vengeance, and wreaked havoc on the runways. If you want to embrace a blast from the past, look no further than the return of the puffed shoulder and various other ‘80s looks. Here’s how to embrace the trend today.

From picnics to backyard gatherings, there are endless opportunities to rock beautiful summer dresses in the weeks ahead. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than the Spring/Summer 2017 runways, which offer a glimpse of the leading trends in frocks. Keeping a budget in mind, we’ve curated a few affordable yet fashionable ways to embrace these catwalk inspired looks for summer.

If cargo pants remind you of your student days, you may want to give this early 2000s trend another glimpse. With their handy oversized pockets and comfortable, relaxed fit, there’s nothing like these loose bottoms to complete your casual street style for the weekend. If you’re wondering how to wear the trend, look no further than these tips.

By now, fashionistas everywhere have spotted the rising trend of the bralette in all its skimpy, midriff-baring glory. Whether you’ve spotted this bra inspired crop top on your favourite celebrity or among the fashion blogger set, there’s no denying that the bralette is gaining popularity.

While we may be embracing Summer 2017, it seems that our favourite celebrities are drawing their inspiration from bygone eras. More specifically, the chic vintage style of the 1950s is quickly making waves among the fashionista set. For more evidence, one only needs to glance at well-dressed celebrities like Kate Bosworth and Olivia Culpo. For the summer, it seems that dainty prints and retro silhouettes are quickly making a comeback.

However you view gingham, there’s no denying that the pattern is back with a vengeance for Summer 2017. One only needs to glimpse at the catwalks for a look at how the checkered print has evolved, with refreshed cuts and shapes

The classic button-down shirt has long since been a staple in the wardrobes of women everywhere, but its slightly wild cousin for Summer 2017 is now here with its deconstructed detail. This time around, the timeless shirt is making waves with its asymmetrical accents and strategic cut-outs.

For summertime, try incorporating vivid, kitschy prints into your usual wardrobe of florals, stripes and polka dots. Unlike these more traditional patterns, summery desserts, fruits and stars are accenting frocks for the months ahead.

For 2017, the slinky slip has been transformed from a basic frock, with longer lengths and glamorous embellishments now making an appearance. The latest iterations of this trend are paired with everything from sneakers to oversized shades, which only proves how versatile the slip dress truly is. If you’re looking for new ways to embrace this lingerie inspired dress, try drawing your sartorial cues from the catwalks.

For Summer 2017, our favourite trendsetting stars have taken to wearing this killer colour combination of neutrals. Whether you want to be sexy and modern like Selena Gomez or vintage chic like Dita Von Teese, we’ve curated our favourite ways to rock this Hollywood approved trend today.

With the rising temperatures quickly ushering in a season of filmy blouses and flirty frocks, there’s no denying that Summer 2017 is in the air. With the season of summer style here, Real Style spoke to fashion expert Jamie Krell. The American stylist and trendsetter spoke to us about perfecting your outfit of the day for the season ahead.

Although delicate spaghetti straps last enjoyed their heyday in the 1990s, this throwback trend has officially resurfaced for Summer 2017. Keeping up with the phenomenon, celebrities are increasingly sporting spaghetti strap dresses as the mercury rises.