While we may not have extreme seasons here in L.A., West Coast fashion people still love to embrace seasonal trends as much as their East Coast counterparts. As a fashion editor living in L.A., I attend a good share of influencer-filled events and love to keep my eye on what items stylish Angelenos are gravitating toward. So with summer just around the corner and things already heating up here in L.A., today, I wanted to share the standout trends I'm already spotting the fashion crowd wearing, from Venice to Silverlake and everywhere in between.
Keep scrolling to take a peek below at the summer styles L.A. fashion people are wearing right now, from fashion-forward staples such as loose jeans to trendy statement pieces such as miniskirts and vests.
Miniskirts
Miniskirts are everywhere right now in L.A., and it's a trend that lends itself perfectly to the warm West Coast temps. Style with a white tank and oversize button-down for a casual look.
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Cropped Vests
One trend I spot at practically every fashion event I go to right now? Chic cropped vests—usually worn as a top and often paired with loose trousers. It's a polished and of-the-moment summer look.
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Cushy Flatforms
Practical and cool, cushy flatform sandals continue to be a big shoe trend this summer and always add a nice touch to dresses, pants, and skirts alike.
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Cutouts
The cutout trend is reigning supreme here in L.A., with fashion people wearing all types of iterations, from statement tops to alluring dresses.
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Chain Belts
Chain belts are trending this summer, and L.A. girls have truly embraced the trend, styling it with sleek dresses, swimsuits, jeans, and shorts. They, no doubt, add a luxe touch to every outfit.
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Relaxed Pants
It's all about loose and relaxed trousers in L.A. right now—often seen paired with a cropped top or tank top and an oversize blazer.
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Strapless Tube Tops
Strapless tops are perfect for L.A.'s hot summer temps, and the fashion crowd has been leaning into the sleek silhouette, pairing it with everything from skirts to high-waisted pants.
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Retro Sunglasses
There's no doubt that all sunglasses are fair game in L.A., but lately retro styles have been cropping up everywhere. They add a seriously cool touch to every ensemble.
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Oversize Button-Downs
Oversize button-down shirts exude an effortless Cali aesthetic, and you'll see them everywhere right now styled over tank tops and bikini tops or nonchalantly buttoned over a bra.
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Loose Jeans
If there's one jeans style that practically every fashion person is wearing, it's loose and relaxed silhouettes, which are easy to style with sneakers and heels alike.
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Bra Tops
While a cropped bra-style top may not be to everyone's taste, I've noticed a whole host of fashion people wearing the trend on Instagram—most often styled under an oversize blazer, leather jacket, or button-down.
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Up next,10 uncomplicated summer outfits I'd like to copy and paste from Instagram.
