Cutting Edge Summer Style: What You Should Be Wearing
The weather is warming up after another long, cold Michigan winter and that means it's time to follow the sun.
Check out some of the hottest sartorial trends for summer 2016.
Dusters or kimonos
We can probably thank Coachella for this, because the look was everywhere. At the music festival scene, kimonos and long vests topped bikinis or micro-shorts. For the sake of public decency, we advise pairing it with more modest underpinnings, at least on the street.
Coachella Street Style 2016: The Best Festival Fashionby Ted... https://t.co/xierLzO1LL pic.twitter.com/K66ClOrvqQ
— Celebrity News (@ThCelebrityNews) April 18, 2016
NINA IS SO STUNNING WALKING THROUGH COACHELLA SLAYING W HER STYLE AND BEAUTY???????????????? pic.twitter.com/9qbeJsS3T3
— Scar (@DelenasGuardian) April 17, 2016
Look chic at the beach this summer in this white kimono from @AthaliaBoutique: https://t.co/Yq3pNixkzn pic.twitter.com/nkRZ4ME3pw
— Rachel Schostak (@scho_style) April 27, 2016
this kimono is perfect for summer ???? https://t.co/ECox3acqRK pic.twitter.com/hScZ7ujfM1
— spoiled rotton (@SpoiledRottton) April 26, 2016
All the #Coachella boho street style looks from the first weekend. (Hi @ninadobrev!) —> https://t.co/1upnz7LjtV pic.twitter.com/rtsDHPSN2a
— FLARE (@FLAREdotcom) April 19, 2016
1990s grunge
Everything old-ish is new again, including the Seattle-sound look. Think ripped shorts with tights, overalls, button downs with shorts, stingy brimmed hats and floral slipdresses over baby T-shirts. Keep it modern with a close fit.
#trendyshots: 8 it girls que han devuelto el #grunge al street style https://t.co/RhtnPGsLrM pic.twitter.com/vVxXy5XJ9c
— Telva (@telva) April 23, 2016
90's vibes ???? #ootd #outfit #style #styleblogger #fashionblogger #fashion #edgy #grunge pic.twitter.com/mrl0kpS4Eh
— Arrow & Thorne (@arrowandthorne) April 20, 2016
✯❦ #VINTAGE #90s #LEVIS #550 #Jeans #Blue #Denim #CutOffs #Grunge #Shorts #style #rt 25" W https://t.co/9JyifNxyd5 pic.twitter.com/BQ9qeLAMjZ
— Hiliary's Closet (@ebayfashionsell) April 18, 2016
Grunge meets spring street style. Photo by @Jordann8 pic.twitter.com/XihB3JsQYL
— Wigwam Socks (@WigwamSocksUSA) April 17, 2016
Get tips on rocking a 1990s look in 2016 HERE.
Patterned pants
Tired of sundresses and shorts? Looking for an office look? Consider patterned pants. They're available this summer at every price point, from Target shoppers to Nordstrom's ladies who lunch.
Floral pants, especially, are everywhere.
On that tip, think about pairing girly florals with a dark base. It keeps the look fun, young and flirty -- and keeps it professional for grown ups.
Boho Chic
While the 1990s are back with a vengeance, the softest version of the 1970s never went away. Think soft waves, patterned maxi dresses and wide legged pants. Toss in braids if you want to rock it all the way.
Brighten up your Thursday with Blogger Kokabuta's boho spring style. https://t.co/kYpIS4gbsq pic.twitter.com/2dgiqRXGIc
— New York & Company (@nyandcompany) April 21, 2016
Up your sneaker game
A new twist on a classic is emerging this summer: The sneaker with everything. It's street style for models and celebrities that you can easily adopt to real life. Pair a pretty dress, shorts in any length, with a pair of on-trend crisp white sneakers.
Go for Vans, Converse Chuck Taylor or the fashion forward favorite superga.