Crochet Season Is Here: These Are the Best Dresses, Swimsuits, and Bags for Summer

Emma Leger in a Magda Butrym crochet dress.

(Image credit: @emmaleger)

There are few things as synonymous with summer as BBQs, beach days, and 9 p.m. sunsets. In the fashion world, there's one texture, in particular, that's quintessentially summer, and that's crochet. As soon as the temperatures rise, crochet starts bubbling up in your Instagram feed on the vacations of stylish people everywhere like clockwork. The knitted fabric adorns everything from dresses to bags to shoes in the summer months, adding a natural element to every outfit.

Woven pieces are well worth investing in, as they've transcended the trend label and officially achieved staple status. Knowing crochet is an element I'll want to incorporate into my wardrobe every summer, I plan on investing in pieces that feel both modern and timeless to ensure their longevity. The summer '24 collections are currently offering an overwhelming selection of chic crochet options, so I took it upon myself to curate the best pieces. Below are the 31 best crochet pieces for summer, from elevated maxi dresses to oversize carryalls and embroidered bikinis.

DRESSES

Cass Dimicco in white L'Academia crochet dress.

(Image credit: @cassdimicco)

BAGS

Amaka Hamelijnck posing next to a crochet Prada bag.

(Image credit: @amaka.hamelijnck)

SWIMSUITS

Debora Rosa in a white crochet set.

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)
Caitlin Burnett
Contributing Editor