With Labor Day just around the corner, Summer 2021 is wrapping up fast. In a few weeks, it will be time to swap our sandals and shorts for boots and sweaters, but before the temperature drops, let’s wrap up the best trends of Summer 2021. Styles from the ’90s and early 2000s are still alive and well, influencing many trends seen this summer.
Pants
Shift your basic blue jeans to the back of your closet and bring forth the color! Pants in Summer 20201 were anything but ordinary with bold prints like checkerboard and psychedelic swirls, whimsical influences like pastel flowers, and unique details like patchwork pockets. Skinny jeans were proclaimed dead last Spring, and this continued throughout the summer. Wide-leg and baggy jean styles are still going strong.
Halter Tops
Halter necklines were huge this summer, with retailers embracing the trend and offering both traditional and updated versions. From twisted cutout tops to strappy numbers, swimwear, shirt, and dress options for casual and dressy fits, there’s a halter top for every occasion.
Hibiscus Print
Summer 2021 style was all about bright colors and patterns featuring hibiscus flowers, palm leaves, and other tropical designs. These fun and festive dresses aren’t just for your next vacation. We saw lots of people pair them with shoulder bags and sneakers for a more casual streetwear look.
Knit Pieces
These are not your grandma’s knitting patterns. This summer, ready-to-wear knit pieces, including crop tops, shorts, and even bags, were all the rage, taking a traditional winter trend to the poolside and beyond.
Platform Sandals
Need a lift? Platform sandals were reborn this summer. Slip-on varieties were the perfect option to add some height to a daytime fit. Just like everything else this summer, fun colors were also encouraged.
Terry Cloth
Terry cloth clothing is as functional as it is fashionable for the summertime. The material gives a relaxed, summery vibe to unexpected pieces like bikinis and dresses. The newest take on athleisure, terry cloth was cool and comfortable while still perfectly on-trend.
