Every Cool Outfit to Know About This Summer

If you were to take a look at my phone, you would find a whole folder of screenshots with outfit ideas for summer. I don’t know if it’s my eternal impulse to travel somewhere or just the idea of adding some new pieces to my closet for sunny days spent out of the office, but right now I can’t escape thoughts of beefing up my summer wardrobe for the months ahead. And yes, I’ve narrowed in on some especially cool outfits I’m interested in trying and the pieces to replicate each look.

Yes, there are some essential pieces that should be in any summer wardrobe, like pretty florals and the perfect white top, but there are others that I’m expecting to become huge trends in 2018—including one of the season’s biggest silhouettes and the skirt that’ll be on your Instagram feed all summer long. Ahead shop 10 key pieces to wear this summer and see how fashion girls are wearing them.

A dress in an easy print

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One thing you can throw into any suitcase this summer is a dress in a versatile print that will work from day to night.

A retro one-piece swimsuit

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Give your bikini a rest and try out a one-piece with a retro feel instead.

Pretty florals

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Make sure to add in pieces with a pretty floral print. It’s the seasonless go-to that works year after year.

A corset-inspired top

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We are all about the corset-inspired pieces that are popping up everywhere right now. Especially ones like this that feature cool button details.

A leopard skirt

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We’re calling it—this leopard-print skirt from Réalistion Par will be the It piece of the summer.

Puffy sleeves

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Puffy sleeves are the silhouette of the season, and we can’t get enough of them.

Cherries

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There’s nothing we’re craving more than fun cherry prints.

Lightweight silk pants

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When it’s hot but you still want to wear pants, make them a breathable silk version.

A new take on the white top

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You can really never go wrong with a white top, but make it a fun version with interesting details like the square neckline and covered buttons.

We would happily add each of these pieces to our summer wardrobes.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.