Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of decades, you know there are two specific seasons that hold prime fashion potential: summer and fall. As summer swiftly approaches, it means it’s time to start picturing and putting together outfits. Topics such as color, style, aesthetics and much more are all important factors in determining what to wear this coming season.

First and definitely (in my opinion) most important, is color. Bright and vibrant, as usual, this time of year, will undoubtedly be ideal to stay on trend this summer. Purples, pinks and blues are not a thing of the past and will be seen at every turn. Not only are bright and fun colors back and better than ever, but so are more neutral colors for a calmer look.

Neutral colors also go with what’s known as the “clean girl” look, which consists of soft and glowy makeup, slicked-back hair, dainty jewelry and simplistic clothing. This aesthetic gained popularity in the summer of 2022 but is certainly not going away any time soon; if anything, it’s growing.

As many of us have seen in recent months, it’s time to say goodbye to high rise as we welcome low rise back into our lives. I feel that low-rise pants are a bit of a touchy subject in many social circles, but paired with the right outfit, you can’t go wrong with them, which is why they are perfect for this summer.

With the welcome of low-rise, we also embrace the appearance of sheer and cutouts. A fun sheer top with a simple tank top underneath can make for the perfect combination to look cute and stay cool this coming season. Cutout pieces serve the same function. Along with being multifunctional, cutouts also add a little extra pizzazz.

Fashion has always been an amazing way for people to express their individuality in a beautiful and unique way. Summer and all of its wonderful opportunities make it a perfect time to find ways to express yourself and grow, especially before the new school year comes along.