Trends We Are Loving For Summer: Gingham, Long Skirts & That Nantucket Summer Feel

Summer is basically here, and we’re soaking up the sun with style that’s equal parts effortless and elevated. This season, we’re embracing these trends that have us daydreaming of salt air, iced lavender lattes, and mornings at the farmer’s market. 

1. Gingham: The Print That Never Left (And We’re Glad It Didn’t)

Gingham is back—and not just in picnic blankets or tablecloth nostalgia. This summer, the classic check is refreshed in soft pastels, oversized patterns, and unexpected color combos. Think powder blue dresses, sage green blouses, or latte brown matching shirt/short sets with just the right amount of structure.

What we love most? Gingham does what few prints can: it’s simultaneously playful and polished. Style a gingham midi dress with strappy sandals for brunch, or go bold with a matching two-piece set that feels just retro enough. It’s a pattern that says, “I’m fun, but I’ve got plans.”

2. Long Skirt, Long Shirt: The Art of Effortless Styling

Forget the outdated rule of balancing silhouettes—this summer is all about *volume meets volume*. Enter the long skirt and long shirt combo. This look is flowing, feminine, and surprisingly wearable. It’s about soft fabrics that catch the breeze, and an oversized silhouette that feels current yet timeless.

Pair a linen button-down with a gauzy maxi skirt and simple slides for a chic beachside dinner, or layer a structured long shirt over a tiered cotton skirt for an easy office-to-evening transition. Keep the palette colorful for a casual vibe or go monochrome for a minimalist, sophisticated feel.

Pro tip: Don’t shy away from a belt to define the waist or a front-tie twist with your shirt to create a little shape.

3. Nantucket Summer: Coastal Cool Without Trying Too Hard

Ah, Nantucket—the island that practically invented summer style. This season, we’re channeling its quintessential mix of preppy charm and coastal cool. It’s not about going full yacht-club, but embracing pieces that whisper *old money meets beach breeze*.

Think crisp white linen, sailor stripes, faded denim, and canvas accessories. Add in touches like woven bags, shell necklaces, or espadrilles, and you’ve got a look that’s as perfect for lobster rolls on the wharf as it is for city rooftops.

Bonus: Nantucket summer style is all about *ease*. These are pieces that mix and match beautifully and look even better with a little salt in your hair.

Summer 2025 fashion is breezy, romantic, and deeply nostalgic in the best way. Whether you’re wrapping yourself in gingham, layering up in long silhouettes, or channeling those East Coast summer vibes, the goal is simple: feel good, look great, and don’t take it all too seriously.

Now go chase that summer feeling (in style)!