The Most Important Fashion Trends For Summer 2021

How we get dressed can have a huge impact on how we feel, summer 2021 fashion trends are officially on our radar with the temperature rising and the days becoming progressively longer.

We’ve scoured the runways of Paris, London, Milan and New York to bring you a cheat sheet for this season’s biggest spring/summer trends – because anyone who’s seen The Devil Wears Prada knows that certain ‘looks’ start out at designer shows before working their way down to the high street within a matter of months. And that, my friends, is where we wanna snap them up before they sell out.

From the colours and fabrics you’ll want in your wardrobe to the cool details you’ll start seeing everywhere, here are the nine main fashion trends for 2021

1. CILKOO Women’s Frill Smocked Crop Tank Top

It’s all about the details: Frills and ruffles will make even the most basic piece a stand out, like this tank top. Smocking on the bodice and ruffled straps transform the staple into a showstopper. The pretty floral print is another great summer 2021 fashion trend. It can easily be dressed up or down, going from picnic in the park with denim shorts to cocktail hour with a sleek skirt.

2. BB DAKOTA Under The Sun Dress

If subtlety is more your style, this dress is the perfect way to wear the summer 2021 ruffles fashion trend. Just a touch of ruffles on the straps is all you need to work the look. Since the maxi dressed is tiered, you get two trends in one. Breezy yet beautiful, this comfy but elegant dress will be in heavy rotation this summer.

3. Rails Ellis Gem Stripe L/S Button Down

After many days spent in sweatsuits, tailored essentials are making a welcome return, with a twinge of menswear inspiration. This breezy button-down shirt is a great take on the classic piece. The stripes give it a fun borrowed-from-the-boys touch.

4. Sugar Lips Women’s Double Button Blazer

Essentially the double-breasted blazer of your dreams, this versatile piece can easily go from work to weekend. Its slightly oversized fit and back slit detail make for a flattering cut. It comes in black, navy and a pretty lavender that is spot on for spring.

5. The Kooples Shirt-Style Button-Down Dress

Military details always make for a stylish staple. The Kooples brings its French aesthetic to the tradition with this button-down dress with a twist. The quarter-length puffed sleeves add a dash of whimsy to an otherwise serious style, minus the flirty hemline.

6. The Drop Faux Leather Long Shirt Jacket

Who doesn’t love a good twofer? Doubling as a shirt or a jacket, the faux-leather fabric elevates the army basic. Between the classic cut and neutral hue, this piece is sure to go the distance.

7. ASTR the label Sleeveless Lace Fit & Flare Midi Dress

One of the biggest summer 2021 fashion trends is pastels — and it’s also one of the easiest to wear. There’s a pastel hue out there that works for everyone. This ASTR the label lace dress comes in a slew of them, making it tempting to buy a few. The perfect dress for summer weddings, all it needs is a pair of strappy heels and dainty jewelry for the night.

8. English Factory Poplin Ruffle Detail Dress

For those hot summer days when you want to feel cool but look put-together, this dress is the answer. Made from lightweight poplin, its short puffed sleeves, drop waist with ruffled edges and flounce hem check off so many boxes when it comes to summer 2021 fashion trends.

9. Loeffler Randall Women’s Daria Flat Sandal

These are the type of shoes that will have you planning your outfits from the feet up. Slides are all the rage this season and this floral pair adds another trendy element. They’ll pair perfectly with both your go-to jeans and breezy summer dresses.

10. Steve Madden Delay Sandal

Bold hardware gives this otherwise basic slide sandal an edge. The chunky chain turns it into a statement shoe that commands attention. Super comfy, you’ll live in these all summer.