Fashion People Are Already All Over These 5 Summer Dress Trends

There's nothing I feel more confident in than my summer dress collection. These pieces are the stars of my wardrobe, and I can't live without them. I love my basics, and every year around this time, I like to introduce a couple of new faces to the lineup. This is where my trend-watching expertise comes in. I'm always working ahead, and thanks to the fact that I've been keeping a close eye on the runways, I am more ready than ever to pick out new styles that will make a statement in my wardrobe.

Without further ado, I present to you the five trends that I think will make the biggest splash this summer. There were about 20 on my radar, but I've edited it down to the styles and shapes that will flatter you best and spend the most time in your closet. Read on to discover your closet's next greatest hit.

1. Plissé, Please

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Plissé will always have a special place in my heart, as it was a big part of our namesake brand, Who What Wear Collection. The luxurious fabric makes for such a great upgrade to statement-making silhouettes and feels very timeless.

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2. Tubular Dresses

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I've already gone into a full-on rant about this dress trend and am loving the opportunity to do it all over again. This time, I'll make it short. If you want to look like a '90s supermodel, you should probably add this to your cart immediately.

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3. Crazy for Crochet

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I'm officially referring to the upcoming season as the summer of crochet. While the textured fabric has gotten a lot of love over the years, I've never noticed as much excitement about it before. It's truly reached its peak, and we all need to be on board.

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4. Unique Cutouts

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The cutout trend is nothing new, so it's getting a little bit of an update in time for summer. Picture it showing up in more unique ways than one. Anything out of the ordinary has my approval.

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5. Cottagecore Season

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I think that cottagecore may never go out of style. Everyone loves a soft and romantic dress no matter how hard of an edge the fashion industry gets. Think floral, flirty, and well fitted at the bust with a loose skirt.

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Associate Editor

Sierra Mayhew was always destined to work in fashion, but she didn't know it at first. Growing up with no choice but to wear a rotation of school uniforms and activewear, her love for fashion really blossomed when she moved away for college and was able to finally define her very own personal style. Shortly thereafter, she interned at Elle magazine and instantly knew that editorial was for her. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she worked for ShopBazaar, contributing regularly to Bazaar.com, and finally made her way to Who What Wear, where she is an associate editor. When she’s not working, you can catch her always trying to catch a flight, trying the latest fitness craze in New York City, or exploring luxury vintage boutiques.