While I've already been anticipating an inevitable rise in the fuss-free linen staples summer always brings, this season there's one trend that's set to eclipse even linen as the go-to fabric for all our effortless warm-weather outfits. It's hard to imagine something that's even more enticing to throw on when the weather is hot and you just can't deal with trying to wear anything too involved, but trust me, fashion people are already putting their linen and cotton pieces on the back burner for this trend, and I guarantee you'll be next.
Easier to wear than crochet but more special than plain linen, eyelet embroidery is the trend that's just right. Summer 2025 is bringing a wave of delicate, airy pieces that are exactly the kind of fuss-free staples we want to throw on during the height of a heat wave but also pretty enough to still make an outfit feel special and thoughtful. Enter these eyelet and broderie anglaise details that are marking one of the season's most wearable—and prettiest—trends. From Matteau's broderie separates and Dôen's airy embroidered white tops to J.Crew's swimwear and Gap's $55 shorts set, one glance at the market and it's clear: Eyelet has never looked better. Before you shop all the best eyelet embroidery I've curated up ahead, take a look at how fashion people are incorporating the detail into their spring and summer outfits to glean some styling inspiration.
No need to wait until it's truly hot out to wear an eyelet dress—layer it underneath your favorite trench coat or lightweight jacket for an easy spring-to-summer outfit.
There's truly nothing more summer-ready than a breezy white dress, and a broderie anglaise style like the Matteau dress pictured above makes for the ideal canvas for a trendy shoe or accessory.
The best thing about this trend? It basically styles itself, so all you need is a great pair of flats and a classic bag to look complete.
I've been lusting after Dôen's beautiful eyelet tops for weeks now in the lead-up to summer, and I know I'm not the only one because every time I open up Instagram I see someone else styling one with everything from denim shorts to Capri pants, cementing just how versatile they are.
Eyelet embroidery is such a summertime staple that it reads much more classic than trendy, so styling it with more current trends like a pair of boat shoes immediately makes it feel so modern.
A pair of strappy sandals + a woven basket tote + an eyelet dress = the summer outfit you can wear for eternity and never look "dated."
Shop the Trend
Matteau has some of my favorite broderie anglaise pieces right now.
I like how it's a little bit sheer and can work as a dress or a swim cover-up.
So much more fun than any basic white pants I own.
Just add oversize sunglasses.
Embroidery has never looked so elegant.
The piece at the very top of my summer shopping list, in case anyone was wondering.
Effortless dressing has never looked better.
Yes, you read that right: a ready-made outfit for just $55. Go Gap.
Just add woven flats.
The large-scale embroidery makes it look so forward.
Couldn't let you scroll without seeing the matching skirt.
Everyone wants to be a Chloé girl these days.
I already liked it, but knowing it's from ZW Collection sealed the deal.
Juillet has been making its signature eyelet bikinis for years now, but they're going viral yet again this summer.
Pretty and comfortable—it's not hard to see why.
Such a cool alt to denim shorts.
Embroidery that's elevated enough to be deemed evening wear.
I can already hear the compliments.
The design of this embroidery feels so fresh and different.
One of my favorite brands for summer shopping.
Easy does it.
This just put all my other bikinis to shame.
The base to all the best shoe trends of the moment.
This would be great for the office, too.
I'd pack this for a trip to the South of France.
No notes, 10/10.
The little side ties are what got me.
I didn't know Steve Madden did more than shoes, but from what I'm seeing, I'm a fan.
Peak pretty.
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