Fashion trends have changed quite a bit over the past year so it’s time to do some spring/summer cleaning and give up the looks that have grown tired in our closets and make room for some new ones. I recently partnered with my daughter Rachel to give you our take on this topic. Read on to see our summer trend must-haves with our “wear this” and “not that” round up! You can shop the story by clicking on bolded items and the carousels below for each look.
xxMelissa
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LOOK 1
Wear: Bold Colors/Pastels
Tear: Earth Tones
We are both “neutrals” girls and giving our earth tones a rest this summer! The good news is we found a new love for bright colors and pastels for the season. Pair with simple accessories to finish off this fresh look!
Wearing: LBLC The Label
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Photo Credit: Kelly Gullett
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LOOK 2
Wear: Bermuda Short
Tear: Daisy Duke Style Cut-Offs
We are trading in our cut off denim shorts and wearing dressier shorts. Pair them with a blazer to suit up or just to wear casually at the beach or shopping around town.
Wearing: Everlane shorts, Ba&sh Jacket
Photo Credit: Stefanie Marie
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LOOK 3
Wear: Minimal Pattern
Tear: Bold Florals
Minimalism happens to be our thing and seems to be trending these days...so, if we wear florals they will definitely be more muted this year! Plus, solids are more versatile and can be worn over and over again with a change in accessories.
Melissa wearing: Free People Dress
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LOOK 4
Wear: Oversized Button-Up Shirts
Tear: Fitted Cardigans
We are wearing our button up shirts oversized these days and using them as an outer layer instead of our cardigans. However, oversized cardigans are always a classic and great to have on hand for travel.
Meyers both wearing: Grayson
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Photo Credit: Kelly Gullett
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LOOK 5
Wear: Short or Maxi Dresses
Tear: Midi Dresses
Whether you like to rock a mini dress or cover up with a longer style, both are huge trends for this season. We will leave our in-between-length dresses at the back of our closet for now.
Wearing: ALC dress, Prada bag, Chanel shoes
Photo Credit: Emerson Photography
Rachel wearing: Kitteny dress, and Cult Gaia dress
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LOOK 6
Wear: Strappy Heels and Platforms
Tear: Peep Toe Shoes and Booties
Strappy heels (mid and high) and platform sandals are must-haves this season. We are updating our shoe game for sure with a few of these fresh styles. Melissa quote: “I wished I saved all my platforms from the nineties...I had a closet full of them!”
Meyers both wearing: Charles & Keith sandals
Photo Credit: Stefanie Marie
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LOOK 7
Wear: Small/Mini Bags
Tear: Hobos
We are loving small bags that hold just the essentials, and will save our large hobos for another season. Mini bags add the perfect finishing touch to elevate your look—whether you choose a bright, neutral or pastel color.
Rachel wearing: Chanel bag
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LOOK 8
Wear: Statement Sunnies
Tear: Tiny Sunglasses
Wearing statement sunnies always brings out rock star vibes so we love that this trend is hot again! We are excited to go bigger with our frames this season and happy to have the extra sun protection!
Wearing: Rayban sunglasses
Photo Credit: Kelly Gullett
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SHOP Melissa’s dress: Into The Night
Rachel’s outfit: Zara
Photo: Kelly Gullett
I’m regularly featured on Who What Wear monthly. If you like this article, view a similar article here, “These Summer Basics Are Starting To Feel Dated, so We’re Buying These 5 Instead.”