5 Late-Summer Trends You Might Have Missed

Fall is right around the corner. The calendar says it, and so does our recent trend coverage. By midsummer, current seasonal trends begin to feel irrelevant as we gear up for the season ahead, but in reality, there is still an entire half of summer left. So for once, instead of always looking ahead, we are going to take some more time to be present as we soak up every last trend summer 2020 has to offer. 

In case you, like many others, have officially fixated on everything that's on the rise for fall, there might be a few new summertime trends that you still have time to wear. From the latest version of a matching set to the swimsuits of your dreams, take one last stroll through the summer trend cycle, and enjoy the bountiful shopping selection along the way. 

Fancy Swimwear

Fancy swimwear has been gracing our feeds more than usual. Including bikinis adorned with pearl straps and unusually sophisticated silhouettes, these swimsuits almost look too pretty to wear in the water. While this swim trend is bubbling now, it's also one you can wear for seasons to come, so no, it's not too late to make a purchase. 

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Retro Prints

Fashion girls have been doing everything in their power to make the most of their newfound time at home, and according to their Instagrams, that includes wearing a lot of loud retro prints. These vintage-inspired prints will bring a smile to your face every time you chose to wear them. 

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Gaping Dresses 

Cutout dresses are officially the naked dress of 2020, and we are expecting the trend to continue well into fall. These gaping cutouts make even the simplest dress styles feel exciting, forward, and just the right amount of revealing. 

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Crazy Checks

Checkerboard is a pattern that has felt "cool" for decades now, but this summer, the kitschy motif went a tad wild with contrasting colors, warped patterns, and more. 

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Hats That Match

Statement-making bucket hats have been circulating the scene for most of the summer, but ones that match your outfit to a T are the next best thing. From minidresses to matching sets, an identical bucket hat is the key to a trendy late-summer look. 

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.