Summer Looks I Guarantee You'll Be Seeing

By Valentina Cauchi '28

As summer approaches it’s time to begin curating your personal impeccable summer

wardrobe. In the fashion world, summer is arguably our favorite styling season simply because of the elegant luxury that effortlessly comes with the season. Vacations, tans and the immaculate summer smiles aren't compatible with any other time of year. The main 2025 summer style in brief words is timeless, lacey, classy and girly. 

Monochromatic Matching Sets: Monochromatic is definitely making its way back into the hearts of individuals all over the world and for good reasons. Matching sets have

always been people’s number 1 because of how easy they are to throw on, whether it be for a workout, a casual shopping day or in more elegant circumstances. My love for monochromatic sets is so strong because of the versatility to dress up or down and how easy it is to style many ways, many times, and in rapid time crunches.  Jewelry makes a big difference when it comes from day-to-night looks and is key in that succession category and adds such a chic touch to the

monochromatic vibe. Another reason why monochromatic looks are so versatile is because you can pair the pieces separately as well. Overall, the ultimate summer vibe that I’m achieving is very effortless and monochromatic is the base of it! 

White + Lace = Feminine:  White just has to be the summer “it” color. There is just something about white on tanned skin that is so chic. I personally adore lots of white during

the summer season because it emphasizes your summer color. I can 100% guarantee you that lace will come back so strong (although, let’s be honest was lace ever actually “out”. Definitely not in my heart). Lace will be styled in a very sleek way and styled as an art piece. I have seen so many beautiful lace gowns, maxi skirts, tight-fitting dresses, cami’s, cover-ups and scarf-like garments, and they all represent an art piece to me because of the unique beauty of every piece. The vintage feel and vibe of lace just adds to the level of chic. Discolored lace is even better. Overall, lace screams vintage and can be styled in a sophisticated way that I admire and appreciate. 

Oversized Everything: Two of my favorite fashion icons are, of course, the Olsen Twins. Their approach to fashion is so sophisticated and unique but still embodies the girly

aesthetic. The Olsen Twins crave “silent luxury” and provide us with an oversized everything look and I’m totally loving it. I’m talking oversized sunglasses, poplin tops, button-ups that act as cover-ups, oversized bags, yeah… it’s basically a lifestyle. When purchasing an oversized item you're not just purchasing a garment of comfort, you’ve actually bought a piece that is also very versatile and you're buying yourself the mysterious vibe. Big sunglasses are a huge love for me because it makes me feel like I’m hiding myself from paparazzi LOL! 

Textures: It’s no secret that the summer heat is so overwhelming and intense that it

calls for unique materials and textures. Believe it or not, textures play a huge role in creating a simple but effectively elegant outfit. That’s why I adore silks and crochet. Silk or satin mini skirts are perfect for building a cute dressy dinner outfit. I’m all about having timeless pieces and buying pieces that I can style each season. Silk skirts are a perfect example, in the fall I love to wear a silky maxi skirt along with a relaxed knit and boots. During the summer months I style my same silky maxi skirts with a cute cami and ballet flats. Crochet is the epitome of summer textures. Crochet or straw hats for the beach to protect our skin from the burning sun. Crochet shorts to be a staple piece. And even crochet ballet flats!

Slip-ons: For me, the summer is usually go-go-go, meaning I’m dressing for many different activities throughout the day and the most important thing that I make sure I wear are comfortable shoes. We’ve all been there, walking around in uncomfortable shoes that at

least look cute. Blisters are not fun, especially during the summer when the sun can cause even more damage to them, so getting shoes that you’re positive are comfortable is definitely a must-have. I’ve expressed my love for ballet flats throughout this article and I truly can’t get enough of them. So easy to slip-on, again very versatile for day-to-night looks and is seriously so chic. Also like I said, very versatile, which is a huge plus when packing for trips so you don't have to take tons of shoes and use up all that precious space. Another one of my newly favorites are jelly shoes. I actually had a handful of jellies when I was a young girl and they are so back. I love how they fit into so many different aesthetics, one being my favorite “fisherman” aesthetic. Jellies aren’t only cute but thankfully very comfortable and versatile. 

Jewelry: Jewelry is a great way of expressing yourself and is the perfect accessory to

spice up an outfit. I recommend investing in nice jewelry pieces that aren’t going to tarnish while swimming in the chlorine and ocean. This summer, I'm loving chunky bangles! Chunky bangles just add so much to an outfit and are so fun to style. I live for a simple off-white outfit paired with a gorgeous stack of bangles. Also having just one big, semi-chunky ring is super cute. Of course, I can’t live without my dainty jewelry, so you already know I will continue to wear my favorites this summer for a simple look. 

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Edited By Catherine Polatidis '26 and Ms. Brilliant

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