Summer Trends to Try in 2025
So first off, my Summer edit is live! I hope you will enjoy it and it will give you inspiration to shop and get dressed for your next vacation!
Now, let's have a look closer at some specific summer 2025 trends. As a stylist, I am an adamant anti-trend follower - my job is to build you a timeless wardrobe, not one that needs to be overhauled every couple of weeks. Don’t mistake me for not liking trends, I just don’t always follow them, instead I like to incorporate very specific ones into the existing wardrobes of my clients based only on their personal style.
Let’s take an example, coastal cool is the new it girl trend. But as an urban chic style personality I’d rather incorporate another trend right now: sculptural accents. The coastal cool jewelry and accessories, however trendy and cool wouldn’t fit into my wardrobe and I would definitely grow tired of it in a few weeks, at best a couple of months. Instead, sculptural accent pieces will make a lovely addition to my collection of carefully curated items.
I’ve chosen trends I think are worth buying, both in terms of their aesthetic appeal, and as importantly, their expiration date. I don’t believe in buying something because it's trendy, instead incorporating modern styles into a timeless wardrobe to keep you current but always you.
I can’t wait to see what you choose to incorporate in your wardrobe!
No-iron-needed Pieces
You can say that again! Ironing is the bane of many people's existence, and I totally get it. These pieces aren’t magical where they just come out of the drier wrinkle free - that would be nice - instead their very texture doesn’t allow for ironing.
These are perfect items for anyone going on trips this summer. There’s nothing worse than taking out your clothes on holiday and realizing you have to call the concierge for an iron. And no matter how you pack, some clothes instantly get wrinkled up in a suitcase. So go wrinkle free! Linens pants obviously, but also pleated dresses and crinkled tops. I have a dress and pants that I wear all the time, and I have been introducing this one from Eileen Fisher to my clients and everyone loves it! But go one to two sizes down, they run super big.
I almost think we can see this as less of a trend, but a budding lifestyle.
Shop my favorite no-iron “crinkle” style items!
Bermuda Shorts
It’s been a couple of years that some Hollywood stylists have been testing the waters with bermuda shorts and I think we’ve finally got it down. Bermuda shorts require careful styling, because while they are incredibly comfortable they play slightly oddly with our proportions. A few things to remember, the shorts are the star, you don’t need to add anything else that will compete for attention. A belt is always called for. And lastly, you can never go wrong with a ribbed tank or a button down shirt.
This look is definitely for my adventurous Classic ladies, my Urban Chic fanatics, and Casual chicks.
Click to shop my favorite Bermuda Shorts on my LTK!
Summer Plaids
If you’ve ever felt like winter plaids can feel a bit stuffy or just a little too “The Crown”, then let me introduce you to the incredibly similar and yet eerily different plaids in summer. It’s lively, colorful, dare I say, joyful?
I love this trend because it feels so obvious in the kind of way that has you thinking how have we never thought of this? And yet the English have no summer, so we can forgive them.
Calling all my Romantics and Playfuls to try this trend. I can’t wait to see how you incorporate this into your wardrobe!
Shop my Summer Plaid faves!
Sculptural Accents
I spoiled this one from the start but I’m so excited. I can’t stop adding things to my cart. As a lover of fashion but also of interior design (for anyone who’s been to my house), I love what feels like a meeting point between these two. Some of these pieces will have you feeling like you were carved into a roman statue.
And of course this is for the Urban Chic and the Avant Garde, but I do believe we can find something for Classic, Glam Rock, and Playful ladies.
I’m obsessed with these Sculptural Accent pieces! Click here to shop my favorite pieces.
Coastal Cool
Have you been feeling deeply nostalgic? Reminiscent of those early summers picking seashells on the beach? Feeling the salt in your hair and the sand all over your face? This is the trend for you and while it may feel temporary, summer is always nostalgic.
This is a trend that is all about having fun, being playful, and getting in touch with your inner child. I highly recommend some jewelry but I’m actually loving the bags. They are perfect for those of us who aren’t Playful, or Boho Chic, to incorporate this trend. With a more architectural look, a seashell bag looks Avant Garde if anything.
Enjoy my fun and nostalgic Coastal Cool finds here!
I’ll be the first to say there is nothing I love more than summer. People are more joyful, more free and even more beautiful - I think it's because everyone is tan. It’s also when I notice people are more bold with what they wear and are willing to take more risks. So my friend, I hope you try something new this summer and don’t forget to tag me!
Bisous!
Lili