7 Ageless Trends That Are Guaranteed to Elevate Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe

From crochet co-ords to lace-trim shorts, these are the summer trends that you can wear at any age.

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Trends come and go, and although they're often not inherently attached to one age group, some get tied to specific generations. This makes it tough when your aim is simply to have fun with getting dressed and feel like yourself in your clothes. AtBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, we strongly believe that everyone can wear whatever they love, regardless of age. However, there are a few trends that make this feel easier.

Whether it's a particular colour, a unique texture or a certain cut of denim, some trends transcend age and know no bounds—which is just how we think fashion should be. We can learn a lot from how each other dresses, taking hints from Gen Z's trend-interpretation skills or picking up clues from the learned confidence and sophistication that women over 50 have nailed.

I say that the old adage about dressing your age can see itself out. Still, if some trends make you feel less like yourself, the following seven for every age are concrete go-tos. From warm brown shades to straight-leg jeans, these will work in any wardrobe and stand the test of time.

1. Butter Yellow

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Style Notes: Your classic, well-known sunshine yellow may not be the most obvious choice as a wearable colour, however, this summer, the focus is on butter yellow, which is much more versatile. The pastel-hued cousin of the bright bumble bee shade, it acts as more of a neutral, which makes styling so much easier.

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2. Broderie Anglaise Top

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Style Notes: Broderie anglaise is synonymous with summer and is such a timeless option that elevates any outfit. Broderie anglaise tops are arguably the easiest option to help nail the look and can be worn with jeans, linen trousers, skirts and shorts.

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3. Crochet Co-Ord

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Style Notes: The best thing about a co-ord is its versatility. You can wear it together as a full look, or style is separately with an array of different outfits for a different feel each time. Opting for crochet makes it feel more summer appropriate and is gives you so many different holiday outfits with just two items—such a suitcase space saver.

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4. Lace Trims

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Style Notes: Polished yet playful, lace trims are having a big moment this year, whether that's in the form of shorts like Angie showcases above, dresses or camisoles.

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5. Black Midi Skirt

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Style Notes: The black midi skirt is one of the most worn pieces in my summer wardrobe. Its simplicity allows it to be a core base to create so many looks around and its versatility can see you through the seasons.

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6. Linen Trousers

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Style Notes: Linen trousers are arguably a piece that is needed in every single capsule summer wardrobe. Their light, airy fabric allows them to be worn no matter the temperature and will go with an array of different outfits.

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7. Red Sandals

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Style Notes: Red sandals have adorned my Instagram feed as of late and I, for one, will be jumping on this trend. Red has the ability to elevate any outfit and you'd be surprised at how versatile they can be.

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Melissa Epifano
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Melissa Epifano Varley is a writer and editor who covers fashion, home, and beauty. She has over seven years of experience and has written for Forbes, InStyle, People, The Zoe Report, and Byrdie. She has also served as the editor-in-chief of Real Homes and lifestyle editor at The Spruce and ran her own wide-fit footwear line for over three years. She graduated a year early from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in journalism. Melissa has won the PPA Next Gen Award and currently covers fashion, trend, and shopping content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She’s passionate about helping readers discover their own sense of style in their wardrobes and homes—whether that’s through products, trends, or concepts that they deeply resonate with and makes them feel their best. She’s originally from the U.S. but is now based in Bath where she spends her free time reading books, creatively writing, and taking part in more esoteric endeavours like reiki and tarot.

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