summer style

While it’s always tempting to hit the shops or log on to your favourite online boutique and make some splurge purchases, shopping your own closet can be just as fun. After all, cleaning out your wardrobe can allow to keep in mind that some styles from the previous year remained on trend, while others went down the drain. Here is an official guide of what you should keep and what can be donated, as fashionistas everywhere prepare to refresh their summer wardrobes. 

With the sun’s rays beating down and the remaining weekends of summer quickly passing by, our favourite models have been wearing plenty of ivory. From the little white lace dress to long skirts, all-white everything appears to be a leading trend for summertime.

Although denim skirts may have enjoyed their heyday in the mid-2000s, this high school staple has officially returned for Summer 2017. Bedecked with embroidery and often redesigned with contemporary cuts, jean minis can be spotted on the sidewalks everywhere this season. If you’re wondering how to embrace the trend now, we’ve curated a few options to add to your wardrobe this summer.

There used to be a time when a trendsetter had to decide between either a dress or a pair of trousers, with little choice in between. However, times have changed, and it’s now encouraged to wear dresses over pants for formal occasions. If you have a hotly awaited party or gala on your social calendar, try combining your two favourite pieces into one killer trend.

As fashionistas take to the city sidewalks and the summer temperatures heat up, there’s no denying that bare shoulders and legs are making a grand entrance. With the inclusion of bold prints and daring thigh-high slits, casual summer style offers endless options. This season, we’re especially loving these model-off-duty looks, as spotted on the beautiful Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum.

Whether you’re heading to the beach or the poolside, there’s no denying that a swim cover-up is a wardrobe must-have. From basic white to wildly patterned, we’ve curated a few stellar cover-ups to slip into this summer.

This summer, 1980s inspired silhouettes are back with a vengeance, and wreaked havoc on the runways. If you want to embrace a blast from the past, look no further than the return of the puffed shoulder and various other ‘80s looks. Here’s how to embrace the trend today.

From picnics to backyard gatherings, there are endless opportunities to rock beautiful summer dresses in the weeks ahead. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than the Spring/Summer 2017 runways, which offer a glimpse of the leading trends in frocks. Keeping a budget in mind, we’ve curated a few affordable yet fashionable ways to embrace these catwalk inspired looks for summer.

If cargo pants remind you of your student days, you may want to give this early 2000s trend another glimpse. With their handy oversized pockets and comfortable, relaxed fit, there’s nothing like these loose bottoms to complete your casual street style for the weekend. If you’re wondering how to wear the trend, look no further than these tips.

However you view gingham, there’s no denying that the pattern is back with a vengeance for Summer 2017. One only needs to glimpse at the catwalks for a look at how the checkered print has evolved, with refreshed cuts and shapes

With the rising temperatures quickly ushering in a season of filmy blouses and flirty frocks, there’s no denying that Summer 2017 is in the air. With the season of summer style here, Real Style spoke to fashion expert Jamie Krell. The American stylist and trendsetter spoke to us about perfecting your outfit of the day for the season ahead.