As the chilling and dark months move behind, the warm and bright summer months are ahead, featuring plenty of new and recurring fashion trends. The warm, heavy layers start to disappear as the flowy, light layers make an appearance for this upcoming summer. The trends have been highly discussed amongst the public, including which styles will be most popular and favored.
As many clothing items return from the 90s, long skirts and shorts are making a considerable comeback in the 2025 spring and summer seasons. Seen across many social media platforms, the white linen maxi skirt has been styled to be fitted perfectly for the upcoming warm months. Likewise, another popular option for bottoms would be the influential, long jean shorts or “jorts.” These comfortable shorts are a big statement that will return this summer and can be styled to dress down or up. A rise of looser, relaxed styles has been occurring among many celebrities. Billie Eilish, Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid have all been spotted wearing these versatile shorts. “Jorts” can be styled baggy-on-baggy, specifically with a graphic tee, or worn with a sleek top and a pair of heels.
One way a wardrobe could be brightened is by incorporating yellow, specifically butter yellow. The sunshine color has been gaining popularity this spring and continuing into the summer. Associating with positivity and warmth, the color has been popping up in the best-named clothing companies. Butter yellow can be worn in many ways, including rocking a monochromatic outfit. Yellow, in general, tends to flow in and out of style over the years. This year, the buttery color makes a bold statement throughout the clothing industry.
Bohemian (boho) chic isn’t necessarily new to the fashion industry. This funky style is an excellent way to express oneself through fashion. Boho chic is predicted to stay in style this summer due to its aesthetic elements. The mix-and-match trend allows each style version to be unique to the person. The boho style can be approached to take a more vintage route, centered towards the hippie era or styled modernly. Going the vintage approach, boho chic can be styled with a flowy skirt, a vintage, chunky belt and a ruffled peasant blouse. A modern take on this style would be wide leg pants and a blouse with many patterns. Free People, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters are popular stores to shop at to achieve this funky look.
The retro sneakers are making a resurgence. Slowly seen amongst famous influencers, the vintage footwear creates a sense of nostalgia and encourages that streetwear influence. Known for their comfort, retro sneakers can be styled with many different outfits. For the summer of 2025, the rise of colorful sneakers will continue, with brands like Adidas, Reebok and New Balance. Retro sneakers can be a bold, staple part of any outfit this summer.
