#TheLIST:11 Runway Trends You'll Be Wearing This Summer
Get a head-start on your summer wardrobe...
The countdown to warm weather is on and we've officially got summer wardrobe on the brain. From bra tops to sheer dresses and the return of the anklet, here are the Spring 2017 runway trends you can actually wear in real life this summer.
Rain Drop, Bra Top
The bra top is back in full force this season after popping up on countless spring runways. A coordinating bra and high-waisted skirt set makes for the perfect outfit for all your summer fêtes.
On the runway: Altuzarra, Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch
The Cold Shoulder
While last summer was ruled by off-the-shoulder silhouettes, this summer, it's all about a single, Flashdance-inspired cold shoulder.
Pictured: Rosie Assoulin Spring 2017
Statement Stripes
Dresses in bold, geometric stripes and bright colors make for an effortless way to send a strong sartorial statement this summer.
On the runway: Fendi, Proenza Schouler, Sonia Rykiel
Brighter Than The Sun
Channel your inner Beyoncé in a bright Lemonade hued frock. Whether done in ruffles, cut-out shoulders or a classic shirtdress, yellow is making a bold comeback just in time for summer.
On the runway: Creatures of Comfort, Chloé, Tibi
Cinched at The Waist
Corsets got a major revamp for the season, spotted on the runways in an array of colors, textures and fabrics. For summer, go for a lighter material lace-up corset to style over a sundress or oversized t-shirt.
Pictured: Isabel Marant Spring 2017
Flower Power
While florals may never actually be groundbreaking, head-to-toe retro-inspired flower prints are back and bolder than ever. Think '60s and '70s-inspired wallpapers, interiors and dresses.
On the runway: Balenciaga, Gucci, Michael Kors Collection
The Return of Anklets
Anklets are making a comeback but with a slight update. At Hermès, models wore necklaces wrapped several times around the ankle for a cool-girl effect—and an easy way to DIY the look yourself.
Pictured: Hermès Spring 2017
Say It Loud
Let your shirt do the talking. Slogan tees ruled the Spring 2017 runways from Dior's Feminist t-shirt to cheekier sayings spotted at London Fashion Week.
Pictured: House of Holland Spring 2017
The New Cover-Ups
Ditch your sarong and try outerwear, cardigans or duster jackets as swim cover-ups.
On the runway: Isabel Marant, Max Mara, Alexander Wang
Shocking Pink
Giving millennial pink a needed break, bolder shades of Instagram's favorite hue are taking center stage for spring and summer. Think fuchsia, raspberry and hot pink.
On the runway: Bottega Veneta, Hermès
Sheer Factor
The A-list may get to have fun with naked dresses on the red carpet, but this summer it's your turn, too. Sheer sundresses, whether off-the-shoulder or short-sleeved, make for an ideal bathing suit cover-up for a day at the beach or a night out on the town.
On the runway: Giambattista Valli, John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana
Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics.
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