10 Trends Celebs Are Skipping for Summer 2019

Summer is just kicking off, but celebrities are already showing us which fashion trends they’re ready to embrace for the season ahead. They’re also making it clear which trends they aren’t on board with. While we’ve spotted celebrities wearing some of the buzziest trends of the moment like flip-flops and square-toe heels, there are plenty they’re leaving behind. Some of the trickier trends like tie-dye and wedges haven’t been getting much playtime.

Ahead, see which summer fashion trends celebs are skipping right now and the ones they’re wearing instead. From Rihanna’s latest outfits from Paris and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s vacation style in Italy to Kaia Gerber’s Reformation dress in New York City and Ashley Graham’s look in Tulum, you can tap into exactly what celebs are wearing now. Go on to see what they’re wearing and the trends they’re leaving behind.

Kaia Gerber

Skipping: Tie-Dye

Wearing: Floral Prints

While tie-dye might be one of the most popular trends of the summer, Kaia Gerber is proving that you shouldn't abandon a floral print.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Skipping: Cutout Swimsuits

Wearing: Classic One-Pieces

Cutouts are one swimsuit trend we've been seeing everywhere. Instead of wearing the tricky trend, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opted for a classic silhouette with seersucker fabric instead.

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Rihanna

Skipping: Maxi Skirts

Wearing: Mini Silhouettes

Maxi skirts are making a big comeback this summer, but Rihanna prefers minis—spotted here wearing a piece from her recent Fenty collection.

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Jennifer Lopez

Skipping: Shield Sunglasses

Wearing: Cat-Eye Frames

Instead of trying out the shield sunglass trend that's everywhere on Instagram, Jennifer Lopez has been wearing a modern take on the cat eye.

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Kendall Jenner

Skipping: High-Waisted Swimsuits

Wearing: High-Leg Cuts

Last summer, Kendall Jenner was spotted wearing a throwback high-waisted swimsuit in Cannes. This summer, she has been skipping the retro silhouette and wearing high-leg swimsuits on repeat.

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Ashley Graham

Skipping: Wedges

Wearing: Flip-Flops

While we haven't spotted Ashley Graham test out the wedge shoe trend this summer, she's definitely on board with flip-flops.

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Bella Hadid

Skipping: Pearl Jewelry

Wearing: Logo Jewelry

Baroque pearls continue to be a big trend on Instagram, but it isn't something we've seen in Bella Hadid's wardrobe. Instead, you'll find logo jewelry from Chanel.

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Dua Lipa

Skipping: Beige

Wearing: Zebra Prints

Dua Lipa isn't one to shy away from bold colors or prints, so it's no surprise to see that she's skipping beige in favor of this zebra dress.

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Gemma Chan

Skipping: String Bikinis

Wearing: Wide-Strap Tops

String bikinis from the '00s are huge again, but you won't find them in Gemma Chan's suitcase.

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Emily Ratajkowski

Skipping: Strappy Flats

Wearing: Square-Toe Heels

Square-toe heels are about to be the next big shoe trend, and EmRata is already on board.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.