6 Summer Fashion Trends We’re Skipping for Timeless Wardrobe Staples

Some summer season tendencies hit onerous for a season or two, after which abruptly, you’ll’t slightly consider why you ever purchased into them. (We’re having a look at you, scorching pants.) While there may be all the time room in style for a little bit a laugh, there is something further interesting a few summer season cloth wardrobe that in reality feels wearable 12 months after 12 months. This season, a couple of people are taking stock and quietly phasing out the items that now not make sense for our day by day lives—from rope sandals that led to method too many blisters anyway to hats that really feel extra TikTokcore than undying. Micro-trends, begone.

We’re making house for staples with longevity. Prepare to be impressed via adapted Bermuda shorts, graceful woven cloche hats, and leather-based flip-flops that glance simply as excellent on the seaside as they do at dinner. Ahead, six Who What Wear editors proportion the fashionable summer season pieces they are skipping and the increased staples they are purchasing as a substitute.

Too Trendy: Shell-Motif Jewelry

Timeless: Colorful Natural Stones

“I can certainly appreciate the oversize shell-motif jewelry that’s trending for summer, but I tend to avoid accessories that are super summery in favor of ones that are more classic. A jewelry trend for summer that I can get behind is the colorful-stone trend that I’m starting to see everywhere. It’s just as fun as the shell-motif trend but a bit more subtle.”

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Too Trendy: Rope Sandals

Timeless: Elevated Leather Flip-Flops

“The rope-sandal trend may be having a moment, but it’s one I’ll be skipping this summer. While stylish on Miu Miu‘s S/S 24 runway, the vibe just doesn’t align with the polished look I’m aiming for. Instead, I’m investing in elevated flip-flops, favoring styles made from leather and suede with round or square toes for a more refined, versatile finish.”

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Too Trendy: Crochet Everything

Timeless: Structured Linen Separates

“While I appreciate the crafty appeal of the crochet tops, dresses, and bags that flood our feeds every summer (I still plan to wear last year’s purchases), there certainly is such thing as too much, and we may have reached that point. I’ll wear my crochet pieces one at a time still, but I am currently finding linen separates to be a more timeless purchase. A well-cut linen vest with matching trousers brings that same summery texture but with a polished, enduring appeal that works from the office to vacation and back again.”

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Too Trendy: Bucket Hats

Timeless: Sleek Woven Hats

“Now that my style has shifted to a much more refined aesthetic from what it was several summers ago, I’m doing away with my bucket hats. They had their moment, but the style just feels too youthful for me now, so I’ll be favoring more timeless woven hats that I know I’ll be wearing every single summer for years (if not decades) to come. I’m especially into 1920s-esque cloche hats and their sleek silhouettes.”

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Too Trendy: It-Buy Sneakers

Timeless: Black Flats

“A popular sports brand has another viral sneaker style yet again. Since these things come in hot, it’s easy to be tempted, but I’m holding back this time around. I’ll be skipping this trend and instead going for more timeless black flats from Camper.”

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Too Trendy: Hot Pants

Timeless: Tailored Bermuda Shorts

“I was a huge advocate for the hot-pant trend the last two summers, but this year, I have to pack up the teeny-tiny shorts. There’s far too much adjusting involved, and as I live in New York, they honestly make getting around difficult—you can’t exactly get on the subway or sit in a cab wearing basically no pants. Sorry, it’s not happening. Instead, I’ve been leaning into tailored Bermuda shorts, which are somewhat trendy but are also timeless and elegant.”

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