I'm a Gen Zer and My Boss Is a Millennial—We Agree on These 6 Summer Trends

Despite the fact that me and our Editor in Chief Kat Collings fall into different generations, I am constantly taking notes from her relaxed yet chic style. Gen Z and Millennials are often poised as opposing contenders in fashion, but I have to disagree with that notion, as there are a lot of trends we have an equal interest in. Since I'm always looking to Collings for outfit inspiration anyways, I decided to chat her up and see what 2022 summer trends we both are excited for. There were a few that didn't make the cut (low-rise pants and fashion, to name a few), but we were able to agree on six that we're incorporating into our wardrobes this season. 

While we may be apart in age, our sartorial interests are aligned more than the media portrays our age groups to be. Scroll on to see what trends both of us are tapping into this season, plus the best finds to shop for each.

Punchy Colors

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No matter your age, saturated shades should be in your wardrobe this season. Even if you're not one that wears many colors, opt for one item in punchy to be the statement piece of your look and keep everything else neutral.

Maxi Hemlines

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While everyone's talking about the micro miniskirt, we're on board with the opposing option: the maxi. It's more accessible than its mini counterpart, but it comes with just as many styling options.

Crochet

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Surprisingly, we didn't think crochet would have as much of a strong comeback as it has in the past month. From pared-back crocket to multicolor options, we're obsessed.

Relaxed Trousers

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Since 2020, consumers have completely shifted their priority towards comfort. We still have a place in our heart for tailoring and skinny jeans but ultimately, relaxed pants reign supreme for now and the foreseeable future.

Coastal Grandma

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The "coastal grandma" aesthetic has blown up on TikTok, and we're on board. Who doesn't want to look like they spend their weekends by the shore at their very own beach house? Maybe dressing like it will manifest that for us.

Oversize Shirting

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Like I said, comfort is a priority, and that goes for shirting. Whether you opt for a bright hue or classic stripes, this is a piece that'll get a lot of wear this summer.

Next: My Style Is Simple—This Is the Easy Staple I Plan on Living in This Summer

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Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew thatBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing Wholesale Replica Bag thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of Wholesale Replica Bag Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading Wholesale Replica Bag Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.