Summer Fashion

38 Trendy Updates I'm Shopping to Wear With My Basics This Summer

Allyson Payer  Sat, 02 Apr 2022  Who What Wear

If, like me, all you bought over the course of the past two years were basics, and you're ready to spice things up a bit, now is the perfect time to do so. Loungewear purchases are decreasing as people are buying more things to wear out in the world.

Since you probably have enough basics, I put together a handy list of 38 fun, trendy summer items to wear with all of those white T-shirts, jeans, slip skirts, shorts, button-downs, and simple sneakers. These pieces are guaranteed to bring color, personality, and compliments to your summer outfits, and there are options for every budget. Accessories, cool tops, miniskirts, shoes, and more abound, so let's get to it before the exceptionally fun pieces sell out, shall we?

Scroll to shop 38 trendy updates I'm currently coveting for summer.

If you see me this summer, I'll probably be wearing this shirt.

This stopped me in my tracks, for obvious reasons.

This is quickly becoming Ganni's It print for S/S 22.

If it's by Completedworks, there's a 100% chance I'm going to want it.

A celeb favorite, updated with a fun splash of purple.

I'd be surprised if this doesn't sell out.

I could plan a vacation around this perfect hat.

As pretty as summer tops get.

I predict these will be quite popular this summer.

The reviews for these are crazy good, FYI.

I love a good black bodysuit.

And suddenly I need a pink mini skort.

Found my new favorite black sandals.

You don't actually need to be sporty to wear these.

Such a good denim dress.

I love that this has a trendy corset silhouette.

You can't go wrong with vegan leather.

These printed pants are so modern and fresh.

Never lose your mask or sunglasses again.

I'm daydreaming about fun summer occasions to wear this to.

Yes, I'm biased, but these sandals are beautiful (and available at Nordstrom).

I'm getting subtle cottagecore vibes.

So these are kind of a basic too, but I like them, and they have trendy elements, so in the roundup they go.

People will stop you in the streets to ask where you got these—trust me.

Subtly trendy but trendy nonetheless.

Rainbow bracelets always scream summer.

I think about this top on a daily basis.

Summertime is new-sunglasses time.

A cutout minidress is very summer 2022.

These look quite comfortable for heels.

I'd reach for this again and again when I don't know what to wear.

This is just undeniably pretty.

Not your average beach hat, and that's why I love it.

The stripes (and the color) make this dress so cool.

It's still all about a simple slide sandal. 

This bag looks so expensive.

Such a special pair of Birkenstocks.

Oversize button-ups are perfect for summer 2022.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated. 

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