The 6 T-Shirt Trends Everyone Is Wearing This Summer

Never underestimate the power of the humble T-shirt. Beloved by celebrities, stylists, and fashion lovers alike, the affordable and universally flattering T-shirt might be fashion's great equalizer. But of course, T-shirts are subject to the whims of the fashion elite just like any other article of clothing. From fabric and finishing to silhouette and cut, T-shirt trends change with every passing season. 

As for summer 2022, we did some investigating to determine the tees that will continue to dominate this year. From crochet tees to plissé, shop the six summer T-shirt trends that will reign supreme this year. 

Crochet 

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Crochet has been everywhere this summer, but a crochet tee is a great way to incorporate the trend in a cool and relaxed manner. You can even transition the tees into fall—just add a blazer or a leather jacket on top.

Saturated Shades

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We've been all about daring colors here at Who What Wear, and it doesn't stop at T-shirts. While we'll always love our classic white T-shirts, a bright-colored option will be an easy way to have a little fun with your wardrobe. 

Oversize Tees

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This summer, we're gravitating toward boxy and oversize T-shirts that you can throw on over bike shorts or a dress and even tuck it into something high-waisted for a relaxed vibe.

Polos

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Little details sometimes have the biggest impact. Case in point: the polo neckline. Despite it being a small detail added to a T-shirt, it changes up the whole look. It brings the look more toward the preppy side, making it more polished overall.

Designer Tees

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Graphic tees will hardly ever go out, but I've noticed lately that designer logos and prints are coming back stronger than before. Think '90s and Y2K inspired, like this Dior version. 

Plissé

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There will always be a spot for more interesting T-shirts, and right now, those are plissé tops. The texture never wrinkles, looks so expensive, and, in my opinion, is timeless. Invest now and wear forever.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.