Preparing your summer clothing is half the excitement of anticipating the sunny weather. Whether you’re heading to the beach or throwing a lavish party on your rooftop, there are summer fashion trends 2022 for you. We’re obsessing with light materials, subtle skin tones, and creative colour combinations. Check out our selections for the best summer outfits to make the most of your limited time outside this season.
There is no exaggeration to suggest that we are all due a great summer after two years of national lockdown, the most recent of which gave us in the UK just four days of sunlight.
If the SS22 fashion weeks are any indication, this season is going to be hot. Whether you’re on vacation for the first time in a long time or you’ve been cooped up in your house for the third year in a row, this season is going to be hot.
Sleeves with Pleats
Even while there were a few tiny renditions of the pleated skirt, which is this summer’s go-to tennis skirt, it’s the pleated midi that will be the mainstay of spring/summer 22’s runway offerings. Beyond that, there aren’t any guidelines. Forget about colour or pattern; as long as it is pleated, you’re golden.
Colour: Yellow
Yellow is a happy colour, and it may lift your spirits to no end. An elegant dress is the perfect starting point, but you could also try Jil Sander’s button-down top and pants for inspiration. If you’re not good with saturation, start with a bright hue and work your way out from there. Tones like earthy taupe and pastels, such as lilac, go well with this.
Truly Awesome Game
If you want to seem like a professional, you don’t have to play one. For the beach or holiday, a polo shirt, biker shorts, and a tracksuit are all great options. Whether you’re going for a sporty style or a more feminine one, a pair of slide sandals and a handbag will add a dash of sexiness to your ensemble.
Summer Rental Opportunities
Is it possible to have sophistication without being too posh or stuffy? Yes, without a doubt. The profusion of suits for the summer season will not weigh you down thanks to lighter colour and fabric alternatives. A white blazer and jeans or cream pants with a breezy T-shirt may break up a suiting appearance without going overboard.
Crazed Cut-Outs
Peek-a-boo isn’t a new trend on the catwalks. Amplification of the trend has taken place this summer. Skin is in at the moment, whether it’s in Valentino’s charming cut-out dresses or Versace’s eye-catching pieces.
Connect the Dots
Despite the current emphasis on fundamentals, we can’t ignore the appeal of a big polka-dot pattern. Wear a polka-dot dress or a shirt coming out from beneath a jacket to complete the appearance.
Miniskirts are in Style Right Now
We haven’t seen micro-mini skirts on the catwalk in a while, but we have to confess that we’re excited about this return of the style. In addition to utilitarian design, minis are making a comeback as part of high-waisted skirt suits (Prabal Gurung, Michael Kors), athleisure-inspired looks (Dior), and out-of-the-house ‘fits (Prada, Saint Laurent, Brandon Maxwell).
A Vibrant Shade of Pink
For the summer of 2022, you may expect to see many bright colours. What about hot pink as an alternative to lime green? Barbie-toned power clothing is all the rage right now. There is no need to go any farther than Dior, Versace, or David Koma and Prabal Gurung for dazzling co-ords and beach vacation clothing ideas.
Halter Necks
This spring/summer, halternecks with crisscrossed and elaborate loop accents are all the rage. A halterneck top, a dress, or even a catsuit is the best way to scream “beach vacation,” no matter how bad your tan lines are.
Low-Rise
According to the naughtiest, low-rise pants are back in style. There is no denying that having a belly button is not for everyone, and many of us have vowed never to return to our pre-belly-button selves. If you’re up for something a bit different, this small wink to the catwalk will do the trick. If you want to seem, less put together, wear matching midriff sets or a mash-up of different pieces.
A Bold Pair of Pants Suits
What could be better than a pair of slacks? You can’t go wrong with a bold coloured trouser suit. This spring/summer, the oversized ’80s workday classic is looking better than ever, with padded shoulders, more giant trouser legs, and eye-catching colour palettes doing the heavy lifting in your office wardrobe.
Bras as Tops
There is now a new phase in the lingerie as outerwear trend. How prepared are you for it? The more daring fashionistas among us may take the crop top item to a whole new level by ditching the shirt altogether. Look for triangle-shaped bras to use beneath long coats and jackets instead of the traditional round ones.
Toffee-Coloured
When it comes to spring/summer 2022’s on-trend colours, you can’t go wrong with buttery yellow, a gentler shade of the more saturated colours. Smoother colours are here to stay, whether in the form of billowing maxis, coordinated crop tops, or sleek, lightweight overcoats.
