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Summer 2020 Fashion Trends

8 Summer Trends You Don't Have to Wait to Wear

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In the midst of staying home, we're still eking out ways to celebrate fashion — so we're saying cheers to summer style and gearing up for a new season, new look. If you're interested in summer dressing beyond your sweatpants, you've come to the right place. We're eyeing easy knit separates, day dresses inspired by our favourite nightgowns, and tie-dye and sorbet hues to make our everyday clothes that much sweeter. Some of the looks inside might be begging for a night on the town (and they'll get one someday soon!), but in the meantime, each of these trends is also something you could very well wear in the comfort of your own home, backyard, or on a neighbourhood walk. They're uncomplicated and cool, so no need to wait — these are the eight summer trends we're wearing right now.

  • Polos
  • Knit Dressing
  • Sherbet Hues
  • Nightgown Dressing
  • The Most Romantic Tops
  • Tie Dye
  • Bermuda Shorts
  • Side Cutouts

Like much of '90s style, polo shirts are experiencing something of a resurgence. Look for them in comfy, oversized silhouettes for a laid-back look, or opt for something fitted and in bolder colorways to take your everyday outfit up a notch.

Everlane The Italian Merino Rib Polo ($80)

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Everlane The Italian Merino Rib Polo
$80
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Madewell Boxy Polo in Lefferts Stripe ($30, originally $50)

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Madewell Boxy Polo in Lefferts Stripe
$30
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Solid & Striped Rib Polo Shirt ($148)

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Solid & Striped Rib Polo Shirt
$148
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Stella Jean Striped Polo Shirt ($172)

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Stella Jean Striped Polo Shirt
$172
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Forever 21 Ribbed Long Sleeve Polo Shirt ($18)

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Forever 21 Ribbed Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
$18
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Easy knit silhouettes are as comfy as our sweatpants, but infinitely more chic. In separates or a curve-hugging dress, the effect is the same: cool, but understated.

Zara Long Knit Dress ($70)

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Zara Long Knit Dress
$70
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H&M Rib Knit Top ($30)

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H&M Rib Knit Top
$30
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Aritzia Babaton Knit Skirt ($178)

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Aritzia Babaton Knit Skirt
$178
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ASOS Design Two-Piece Rib Knit Midi Skirt ($35)

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ASOS Design Two-Piece Rib Knit Midi Skirt
$35
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She Made Me Saira Dress ($238)

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She Made Me Saira Dress
$238
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Statement dressing doesn't have to be overwrought; just add colour. Our summer clothes get a sweet boost, washed in creamsicle, raspberry, and pistachio sorbet tones.

Aritzia Wilfred Smocked Blouse ($88)

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Aritzia Wilfred Smocked Blouse
$88
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Staud Mini Meadow Dress ($285)

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$285
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Xirena Kynsley Dress ($248)

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Xirena Kynsley Dress
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& Other Stories Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress ($119)

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& Other Stories Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
$119
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Sézane Short Lucas ($120)

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Sézane Short Lucas
$120
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Zara Ruffled Dress ($70)

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Zara Ruffled Dress
$70
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Nightgown dressing that's as easy, but far more stylish than what you're used to wearing to bed, is summer dressing at its best. Think silky slip dresses or cotton day dresses that are meant for lounging — and still looking cute.

H&M Ruffle-Trimmed Dress ($20)

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H&M Ruffle-Trimmed Dress
$20
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Sleeper Brigitte Linen Maxi Dress ($290)

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Sleeper Brigitte Linen Maxi Dress
$290
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Doen Lovisa Nightgown ($298)

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Doen Lovisa Nightgown
$298
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Realisation Par The Liv Dress ($245)

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$245
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Zara Slip Dress ($40)

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Zara Slip Dress
$40
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Even if you're not heading out anytime soon, the summer's romantic top trend is primed for a one-step outfit pick-me-up. With fitted, corseted bodices, billowy sleeves, and sweetheart necklines, these are the kinds of clothes that can transport you whenever you toss them on with your loungewear on the bottom.

Zara Combination Crop Top ($36)

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Zara Combination Crop Top
$36
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LPA Princessa Bustier ($258)

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LPA Princessa Bustier
$258
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Cult Gaia Aurel Top ($298)

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Cult Gaia Aurel Top
$298
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La Vie Leaf Embroidered Cotton Top ($195)

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La Vie Leaf Embroidered Cotton Top
$195
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Reformation Lua Top ($148)

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We're not ready to bid tie-dye bye-bye anytime soon. This season, it returns, splashed on swimsuits, breezy dresses, and our favourite tees. So, if you're ready to upgrade your stay-home look, start here.

& Other Stories Graphic Print T-Shirt ($29)

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& Other Stories Graphic Print T-Shirt
$29
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H&M Swimsuit With Padded Cups ($25)

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H&M Swimsuit With Padded Cups
$25
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Dannijo Limoncello Slip Dress ($395)

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Dannijo Limoncello Slip Dress
$395
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Reformation Eddie Long Sleeve Tee ($34)

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Reformation Eddie Long Sleeve Tee
$34
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Nanushka Tie-Dye Print Shorts ($251)

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Nanushka Tie-Dye Print Shorts
$251
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Playa Lucila Tie Dye Dress ($120)

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Playa Lucila Tie Dye Dress
$120
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Tell your sweatpants they can sit this one out. Instead, we're ready for lightweight Bermudas. The length means they're way more versatile than your cutoffs, whether you opt for denim or a tailored cotton pair.

H&M Bermuda Shorts ($50)

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H&M Bermuda Shorts
$50
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Frankie Shop Belted Tab Trouser Shorts ($92)

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Frankie Shop Belted Tab Trouser Shorts
$92
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Lvir Two Pleats Half Pants ($298)

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Lvir Two Pleats Half Pants
$298
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Agolde Carrie Long Length Slim Shorts ($138)

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Agolde Carrie Long Length Slim Shorts
$138
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Vince Coin Pocket Bermuda Shorts ($175)

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Vince Coin Pocket Bermuda Shorts
$175
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Side cutouts are here to make your summer dresses even breezier. They're a subtle way of flashing a hint of skin — sexy, without even trying.

Reformation Benny Dress ($174)

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Reformation Benny Dress
$174
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Staud Apfel Dress ($174)

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Staud Apfel Dress
$174
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Whit Tori Dress ($468)

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Whit Tori Dress
$468
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Wayf Dreamer Tiered Cutout Dress ($90)

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Wayf Dreamer Tiered Cutout Dress
$90
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Aje Overture Blouson Dress ($595)

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Aje Overture Blouson Dress
$595
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