There’s just something about summer, and the season’s undeniable vibrancy that gets us excited about giving our wardrobes new life. To help navigate through the bright and bold looks this season, we’ve surveyed the catwalks and streetstyle mavens of instagram, and picked out our must-have summer prints.
Florals
You can’t do summer without florals, of course. With the resurgence of all things retro and nostalgic, micro-florals have been especially popular on the runway this season. Throw on flirty off-shoulder top like the one we chose from Topshop, for a sweet and sexy vintage vibe.
Topshop Strappy Floral Bardot Top $33.90
Topman Floral Printed Short Sleeve Shirt $73.90
Warehouse Anais Jumpsuit $149.00
Checks
The preppy print’s been all over this spring and hasn’t shown signs of stopping. For summer, take your checks up a notch with pieces that feature pops of colour, for the fun summer time feel.
Topshop Tartan Pinafore Playsuit $89.90
Fox Kids Checkered Blouse $34.90
Topman Purple Checkered Joggers $89.90
Bold Stripes
Summer’s stripes are all about being bold. For an easy summertime look, pair a simple tee with a bold striped bottom like the hanky hem skirt we chose. It’s chic, breezy, and perfect for the summer heat.
Topshop Bold Stripe Hanky Hem $79.90
Fox Kids Tank Top With Frills $17.90
Warehouse Rainbow Stripe Cami Wrap Dress $89.90
Animal
From head-to-toe ensembles to the tiniest of accessories, animal prints have been making its mark as the statement print of the season. So throw on a feline printed piece this season to take your looks up a notch.
Topshop Leopard Print Flippy Mini Skirt $66.90
Topman Leopard Print T-Shirt $43.90
Topshop MOTO Leopard Joni Jeans $89.90
Tropical Print
If florals seem a tad feminine for your tastes, topical prints are the perfect alternative to get into the summer mood. Look for palm prints in unexpected colours for a more modern touch.
Fox Kids Printed Message Tee $19.90
Topman Black Mesh Palm Print Swim Shorts $53.90
Warehouse Fern Print Cami $69.90
Monochrome Polka Dots
A close second to florals, the spring/summer runways saw monochromes polka dots dominate this season. For a parisian chic vibe, pair a simple polka dot top with your favourite blue jeans and flats.
Topshop Leopard Print Flippy Mini Skirt $36.90
Karen Millen Polka-Dot Cold Shoulder Dress
Wallis Monochrome Polka Dot Layered Top $73.90
