I'm Stealing These Trendy Styling Ideas to Make My Outfits Looks Fresh

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Now that summer is finally here, I’m looking to give my outfits a fresh injection of energy. Of course, there’s no lack of sartorial inspiration to invigorate my ensembles this season. From nifty styling ideas from the runways to chic outfits on Instagramfor the past few weeks, I’ve saved some of the coolest summer styling ideas and tricks to give my outfits a trend-forward touch throughout summer.

From the chicest color combinations to the perfect accessory pairings, keep scrolling below to get inspired and give your look a very summer 2023 touch. And of course, shop all our favorite picks to get the look.

Style Your Summer Outfit With See-Through Flats

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One of the coolest ways to make your outfit look on-trend this summer is with a pair ballet flats or Mary-Janes in see-through fabrics such as mesh, net, or cut-out fabrics. The see-through style may be divisive but there's no denying their peak trendiness this season, thanks to brands such as Alaïa, Khaite, and The Row whose shoes are already going viral.

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Drop It Low

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Whether you love it or hate it, there is no denying low-rise silhouettes are back—as spotted on practically every fashion person this summer. This season, wear the trend in relaxed silhouettes and wider-leg styles in easy-going fabrics such as linen for a look that screams summer 2023 (as opposed to Christina Aguilera circa 2001).

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Combine a Stretchy Headband with Bold Earrings

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Wide stretchy headbands are the unexpectedly cool must-have accessory trend of the season—and the secret to every cool-girl summer outfit. When paired with big and bold '80s-inspired earrings (another huge 2023 accessory trend)—the combo feels fresh and exciting.

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Lean Into Classic Black and White

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Fashion people have been leaning into understated, and elegant white and black outfits this summer that exude luxe Sofia-Richie-in-the-South-of-France-vibes. Whether you go for a head-to-toe white look broken up with black accessories, or opt for a chic contrast trim top or dress, the color combo looks seriously chic and trend-forward.

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Accessorize With Mermaidcore Motifs

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It's all about the mermaidcore aesthetic this season, and if you're looking for an easy way to add the trend to your outfit then go for sea-inspired jewelry or accessories.

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Add a Rosette

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Pretty 3D florals are having a major moment this year. The popular runway trend continues to be a hit among the fashion set on everything from chokers to belts and dresses. The charming appliqué will continue its dominance into fall so there's no doubt now is a great time to add one to your outfit for a trend-forward look.

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Next, The #1 Dress Trend You Won't Regret Buying This Summer.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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