The Biggest Trends You'll See on Vacation This Summer

vacation-style-260105-1528510258142-main

(Image credit: @bestezeybel)

Ah, summer. It’s the time of the year when you can finally take advantage of that PTO request you put in a few months ago. You’ve got the flights booked and the hotel reserved, and the last thing to do is fill your suitcase with all the cool outfits you’ll be wearing on the beach, exploring old ruins, or ducking into a museum. If you still haven’t started packing, we’ve got you covered.

The good news is that we have pinpointed some of the biggest vacation style trends you’ll be seeing for summer 2018. So you can take the guesswork out and feel confident by adding these items to your travel wardrobe. From matching sets and sweetheart necklines to the swimsuit silhouette we didn’t expect to come back into rotation, these are the biggest vacation style trends of 2018 to pack in your suitcase. Ahead shop our favorite pieces.

Get some leopard in the mix

vacation-style-260105-1528509294847-image

(Image credit: @kristenmarienichols)

As you might be able to tell from my Instagram outfit photo, I'm very on board with the leopard trend that's happening this summer.

It's all about the sweetheart neckline

vacation-style-260105-1528505739536-image

(Image credit: @withjean)

I actually just placed an order for this very dress. I'm really into the sweetheart neckline—a trend I've been spotting everywhere—and think it will be my go-to style to wear all summer long.

The earrings everyone is ordering

vacation-style-260105-1528511594807-main

(Image credit: @alisonlou)

Good things come in twos

vacation-style-260105-1528505464794-image

(Image credit: @aemiliafay)

Right now, I can't help but notice all of the cool tops that coordinate with pants or skirts. While I usually avoid a head-to-toe look, matching sets suddenly feel fresh and cool.

When it comes to hats, the bigger the better

vacation-style-260105-1528510007599-image

(Image credit: @bestezeybel)

Get creative with your color choices

vacation-style-260105-1528507857818-image

(Image credit: @alyssainthecity)

Right now, there hasn't really been one standout color of the moment. With rapid pace we're moved through lavender, yellow, orange, and lime green. But one thing is for sure, it's all about embracing vibrant colors.

The swimsuit style we didn't see coming

vacation-style-260105-1528510409251-image

(Image credit: @solidandstriped)

When it comes to fashion trends, not much surprises me at this point. But tankini swimsuits? That I actually want to wear? That, I was shocked by.

Another neckline to consider

vacation-style-260105-1528506917389-main

(Image credit: @thelinebyk)

Whether you're looking for tops or dresses, it's all about the neckline at the moment. Square shapes are becoming hugely popular and I'm all for them.

The Cinderella shoes we've been waiting for

vacation-style-260105-1528508747528-image

(Image credit: @trustmebuythis)

I've dubbed these clear PVC shoes, "Cinderella" shoes because they are what I imagine she would wear in 2018.

And now, more travel clothes you'll want to pack on your summer vacation.

Explore More:
Associate Director, Special Projects

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.