With temperatures rising and shirts getting shorter, the countdown to summer grows gradually smaller and smaller. As the heat starts to emerge, so do the summer trends and upcoming trends, with styles from the 90s and 2000s making a comeback.
Maxi Skirts
Ironic how, as the heat rises, a sudden length in skirts increases. Maxi skirts have taken the fashion community by storm. Popular for its versatility, ranging from going to the grocery store to a fancy dinner. With varying material including: silk, canvas, cargo, and to complete the full 90’s style, denim.
Jorts
Following the ’90s trend, there has been a recent rising popularity of Jorts. Jorts: denim Jeans and Shorts, also known as “Dad Shorts,” have recently been worn by celebrities: Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Olivia Rodrigo. These shorts can be paired with a baby t-shirt, a blazer two times too big, a simple button-down shirt, or a crewneck, etc.
Anything Birkenstocks
Furthermore, to pair with the Jorts, Birkenstocks have been a huge hit. Whether it’s the Boston Clogs, Arizonas, or Milanos, these shoes have captivated celebrity Kendall Jenner as well as many students across Yorba Linda High, as a way to add casualness, comfort, and sustainability to an outfit. Whether it’s having a causal stroll on the beach or a trip to the Farmers Market, these are a staple item to an outfit.
Milkmaid Tops
Popping up on Instagram feeds, Milkmaid tops have been making a subtle comeback into trend. Adding a touch of regality and modishness to any outfit. Modified to be nonrestricting of movement or breath, from the traditional historical style. Ranging from gingham patterns to sheer cloth, these tops have been a trendy touch to wear with jeans, maxi skirts, or overalls.
Retro Athletic shoes
Along with the jorts, athletic shoes have recently been added to the ’90s comeback. Paired with dad jeans, jorts, or leggings, these are easily an outfit that ranges from athleisure to casualness. Shoes include: NewBalance 530, retro Nike, Converse, etc. Maddie Guan (10) expresses “This summer I am excited to see the Puma Speedcats to be in style, specifically in colors red and pink.” While these are far from athletic shoes, we can predict seeing ballet flats throughout the summer. As a formal and comfortable alternative to heels, when traveling to work, parties, events, weddings, and formal happenings. The insider states, “As people transition from working at home in slippers or sneakers, ballet flats are a comfortable alternative for working in the office and running errands”.
Hues are used to express one’s feelings and emotions. Used to convey a formality of an event, the excitement of a season. With intricate details and colors aplenty. Here are some of the upcoming color predictions: black, lilac, and green are some of the most popular. With shades starting to move from muted shades to lighter and brighter contrasts. Additionally, colors include: skylight blue, vanilla cream, gray lilac, leek green, macchiato, oyster mushroom, and peach. Have all been recognized in recent shows located in New York, Milan, and Paris. We can also foresee identifying pink in many items, once the new Barbie movie is released.
While these are just a few of many emerging fashion trends for the upcoming 2025 summer, we can predict that a Mama Mia summer and the 2000s styles are here to stay, and so is the warm weather.