The Best Summer 2021 Fashion Trends to Shop Now - Hollywood Reporter

From ruffles (worn recently by Lizzo, Bella Hadid and Bridgerton's Kathryn Drydsdale) to sharp tailoring and pastels, these are the looks you want in your closet.

After a year of being cooped up at home, we’ve never been so ready to show off our outfits. Taking cues from our favorite celebs, there is a slew of fun summer 2021 fashion trends to incorporate into your closet to freshen up your threads.

From frills and ruffles to menswear-inspired tailoring to slides and pastels, these trends will rule this summer. Among the stars who have worn ruffles recently are Lizzo (at the Grammy Awards in Balmain); Bridgerton’s Kathryn Drysdale (in a gown by Jenny Packham for the SAG Awards) and Bella Hadid (who posted a photo to her IG wearing a ruffled Junya Watanabe top), while Rihanna was recently spotted out in Los Angeles wearing the pastel trend, pairing a pale blue Maisie Wilen outfit with a vintage light-pink-and-blue Chanel jacket.

To help you sport these styles, we’ve rounded up the top picks for the best summer 2021 fashion trends. Make room in your closet now..

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1. CILKOO Women's Frill Smocked Crop Tank Top

All about the details, frills and ruffles will make even the most basic piece a standout, like this tank top. Smocking on the bodice and ruffled straps transform the staple into a showstopper. The pretty floral print is another great summer 2021 fashion trend. It can easily be dressed up or down, going from picnic in the park with denim shorts to cocktail hour with a sleek skirt.

CILKOO Women's Frill Smocked Crop Tank Top, $18, amazon.com

2. BB DAKOTA Under The Sun Dress

If subtlety is more your style, this dress is the perfect way to wear the summer 2021 ruffles fashion trend. Just a touch of ruffles on the straps is all you need to work the look. Since the breezy maxi dressed is tiered, you get two trends in one. Breezy yet beautiful, this comfy yet elegant dress will be in heavy rotation this summer.

BB DAKOTA Under The Sun Dress, $70, amazon.com

3. Rails Ellis Gem Stripe L/S Button Down

After many days spent in sweatsuits, tailored essentials are making a welcome return, with a twinge of menswear inspiration. This breezy button-down shirt is a great take on the classic piece. The stripes give it a fun borrowed from the boys touch.

Rails Ellis Gem Stripe L/S Button Down, $89, amazon.com

4. Sugar Lips Women's Double Button Blazer

Essentially the double breasted blazer of your dreams, this versatile piece can easily go from work to weekend. Its slightly oversized fit and back slit detail make for a flattering cut. It comes in black, navy and a pretty lavender that is spot on for spring.

Sugar Lips Women's Double Button Blazer, $31, amazon.com

5. The Kooples Shirt-Style Button-Down Dress

Military details always make for a stylish staple. The Kooples brings their French aesthetic to the tradition with this button-down dress with a twist. The quarter-length puffed sleeves add a dash of whimsy to an otherwise serious style, minus the flirty hemline.

The Kooples Shirt-Style Button-Down Dress, $129, amazon.com

6. The Drop Faux Leather Long Shirt Jacket

Who doesn’t love a good twofer? Doubling as a shirt or a jacket, the faux leather fabric elevates the army basic. Between the classic cut and neutral hue, this piece is sure to go the distance.

The Drop Faux Leather Long Shirt Jacket, $60, amazon.com

7. ASTR the label Sleeveless Lace Fit & Flare Midi Dress

One of the biggest summer 2021 fashion trends is pastels — and it’s also one of the easiest to wear. There’s a pastel hue out there that works for everyone. This ASTR the label lace dress comes in a slew of them, making it tempting to buy a few. The perfect dress for summer weddings, all it needs is a pair of strappy heels and dainty jewelry for the night.

ASTR the label Sleeveless Lace Fit & Flare Midi Dress, $97, amazon.com

8. English Factory Poplin Ruffle Detail Dress

For those hot summer days when you want to feel cool but look put together, this dress is the answer. Made from lightweight poplin, its short puffed sleeves, drop waist with ruffled edges and flounce hem check off so many boxes when it comes to summer 2021 fashion trends.

English Factory Poplin Ruffle Detail Dress, $80, amazon.com

9. Loeffler Randall Women's Daria Flat Sandal

These are the type of shoes that will have you planning your outfits from the feet up. Slides are all the rage this season and this floral pair adds another trendy element. They’ll pair perfectly with both your go-to jeans and breezy summer dresses.

Loeffler Randall Women's Daria Flat Sandal, $195, amazon.com

10. Steve Madden Delay Sandal

Bold hardware gives this otherwise basic slide sandal an edge. The chunky chain turns it into a statement shoe that commands attention. Super comfy, you’ll live in these all summer.

Steve Madden Delay Sandal, $69, amazon.com

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