The 10 Trends That Shaped the Summer
A look back at the trends that shaped the summer, from head to toe.
Oh, summer: We hardly knew ye. Goodbye, carefree suntans and whisper-thin slip dresses; sayonara, white Birkenstocks and chunky flatform sandals, no more sand in our artfully acquired beach hair, no more Chanel couture-inspired bike shorts under tunics, no more half-day Fridays, and no more overalls—at least not for a little while. But before we leap feet first into autumn and back-to-school season, why not take a look back at the trends that shaped summer 2014? You may be sick to death of them now, but do take note: As they say, plus ça change…
Photo: Courtesy of Lisa Love1/10The Couture Sneaker
Summer 2014 belonged to the (intentionally!) flat-footed. Built for speed, jazzed up for looks, sneakers were seen paired with everything from frilled cocktail dresses to contemporary takes on Le Smoking. Chic and comfortable? Be still our heart.
Photographed by Phil Oh2/10Overalls for Adults
All for one, one for all: Nothing spelled out chic summer ease last season like a onesie.
Photographed by Bruce Weber, Vogue, June 20133/10The Slip Dress Revival
A nineties throwback that hugs your curves in all the right places, the slip dress returned with a vengeance, whether paired with tough-looking leather jackets or worn alone, to combat sultry summer nights.
Photo: Splash News4/10Exposed Underwear
Nothing says “heat wave” quite like a flash of one’s undergarments, and there was a wave of #mycalvins on Instagram to prove it—not to mention Rihanna’s underwear-as-outerwear summer stylings.
Photographed by Peter Lindbergh, Vogue, April 19925/10A White Button-down with Everything
The crisp white shirt was this summer’s white T-shirt.