Summer has arrived in all its blazing glory. But don't let the heat deter you from dressing up. Shake up your closet and see what fashionable pieces you can mix and match this summer. If you need more fashion inspo, check out our take on what's hot this season.
Sustainable Fashion
The fashion world is coming full circle and bringing back styles from the past. This trend will help you find something from your current collection to wear this summer. Seasons change, and while you must dress accordingly, there will undoubtedly be some classic pieces in your armoire that are all-weather-friendly.
Investing in high-quality and timeless pieces is one of the seven forms of sustainable fashion. In these times, it helps that we are more aware of our impact on the environment. Fast fashion refers to inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers. These companies do this to respond to the latest trends. It may be easy on the eyes and even easier on the pocket, but it can cost the planet's well-being in the long run. Fast fashion often involves harmful chemicals, excessive water usage, and poor working conditions. That is why it is best to look into how we can contribute to curb hyper-consumerism's ill effects.
In addition to buying bespoke and classic pieces, you can also shop vintage or second-hand. Taking good care of your current collection will also make your clothes and accessories last longer. Another way to help save Mother Earth is to buy from ethical brands. These brands prioritize fair labor practices. They also use eco-friendly materials and have transparent supply chains. Likhâ is a good example. We are a brand that prides itself on being a NEST Seal-certified organization. In addition, we are a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF). As such, we adhere to ethical and sustainable practices. This benefits not only our consumers but also the world in which we all live.
Summer Sizzlers
With sustainability in mind, you can now make earth-friendly fashion choices. We've put together some summer runway rockstars and savvy street styles to guide you on what's on the summer hotlist.
1. Chic Capris
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Capris are this year's must-haves. They are shorter than pants and longer than shorts. Capri pants offer a versatile style that can easily take you from the boardroom to the beach. Their adaptability allows you to pair them casually, for example, with a boatneck blouse and beribboned wedges for a picnic. They can also be worn belted and paired with a summer blazer for a more work-appropriate outfit.
2. Column Dresses
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Think Greek goddess on its way to get sunkissed. Column dresses are all the rage on runways this summer. Choose an asymmetrical neckline, as this cut is also a summer favorite.
Try a maxi dress with a drop-waist style and pair it with strappy platform sandals for added height. Accessorize with a wooden necklace and a mini woven tote, and you'll have that nature deity vibe down pat.
3. Coquettish Crochet
Flowers are not just for spring. For summer, florals come in 3D. These are not just prints. Now, they come as patches, embroideries, and larger-than-life statement rosettes. Some design houses also marry with another summer trend – crochet.
This season sees the resurgence of handmade knits. The trend ranges from swimwear to raffia crocheted totes. These crochet pieces are airy, breezy, and beautifully made. They are perfect for that summer escapade.
4. Make it Mesh-y
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Along with the crochet trend comes everything made of mesh. To help bear the smothering heat, people have resorted to wearing anything that gives them a breath of fresh air.
Mesh tops over dressy brassieres, see-through skirts over barely-there pants, and even mesh slip-ons. Perfect for a seashore outing or a quick weekend market run, you can pair your mesh outfit with a macramé handbag. Function and fashion can work hand in hand.
5. Pajama Party
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All this heat can make some want to stay put. But when social duties call, you can answer them in your best summer jammies. It's a pajama party out there for self-confessed loungewear aficionados. This year's summer trends include anything from lacy bra tops to signature boxers. Satin and silk pajamas are making the rounds for glamping soirees. Cotton and linen sleepwear is also for casual summer house barbeques or hanging out in hammocks with friends.
6. Skirt & Sports
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Skirts and summer go well together, like ice cream on a hot day. This season, skirts of all colors, designs, lengths, and sizes are in. Whether a sporty tennis skirt, a structured sheer skirt with sculptural flower detailing, or a voluminous maxi, they spell chic and comfort simultaneously, ensuring you feel at ease and relaxed.
Olympics fever is still burning hot, so catwalks and sidewalks are filled with people in head-to-toe athleisure attire. Tracksuits, layered preppy polos with board shorts, and sneakers are definitely on trend.
7. Winsome White
White has always been a summer favorite. The color spells light, comfort, and effortless while exuding elegance or carefree innocence.
For this year, why not mix and match your plain white tees with over-the-top skirts? Or perhaps wear a dressy white blouse with sporty navy shorts for that nautical look? Add a dash of sophistication and charm with accessories like white mother-of-pearl jewelry or freshwater pearl necklaces.
Fashionable Sustainability
You can be fashionable while still being kind to the planet. There are ways that you can be stylish and sustainable at the same time. While you take the time to learn the trends, you can also be more aware of how to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle. At the end of it all, style is how you look good because you feel good.