This year, I’ve been able to spend most of my summer galavanting along the East Coast, taking weekend trips to Nantucket, Montauk, South Hampton, and Sag Harbor every chance I got. Needless to say, I’ve had a pretty picturesque summer so far. While on my weekend journeys, I kept my fashion editor hat on, clocking trends everywhere I went. There were six that stood out from the others I saw this summer. Some are more predictable than others, but all are equally chic. Keep scrolling to find out what they are.
Stripes on Stripes on Stripes
When you look up “summer East Coast trends,” the first thing you’ll find is a slew of striped pieces. I for one always keep a striped sweater in my bag for the Hamptons.
Enza Costa
Poplin Resort Pant
Lovers and Friends
Lucrezia Shorts
Lovers and Friends
Lucrezia Tank
FAITHFULL THE BRAND
Le Bon Midi Dress
English Factory
Knit Striped Sweater Cardigan
Sea-Inspired Jewelry
Nothing says “beach vacation” like under-the-sea-inspired jewelry. I wore this Jenny Bird pendant to a dinner in East Hampton and it totally elevated my outfit.
Ettika
Scallop Shell Pendant Necklace
J.Crew
Starfish Cuff Bracelet With Pavé Crystals
J.Crew
Metallic Shell Earrings
BaubleBar
Out of This Shell Earrings
SHASHI
Linked Charm Bracelet
Jenny Bird
Dylan Earrings
Black + White Looks
Our editor Kristen Nichols just got back from Nantucket and wore this stunning black-and-white look for summer. I had to save it to re-create later.
Free People
Butterfly Babe Midi Dress
J.Crew
Fine Rib Racerback Tank Top
J.Crew
Soleil Pant in Linen
Babaton
Vault Poplin Dress
Zimmermann
Midi Picnic Dress
White Swim
The summer hue that is just screaming to be worn on a Nantucket beach day is undoubtedly white. I opted for several cream swimsuits to wear all along the East Coast this summer.
H&M
Padded Balconette Bikini Top
H&M
Cheeky Bikini Bottoms
MARYSIA
Marysia Mott One-Piece Swimsuit
BEACH RIOT
Camilla Bikini Top
BEACH RIOT
Island Bikini Bottom
Monday Swimwear
St. Barth’s One Piece
Everything Eyelet
It doesn’t get more New England summer than pretty eyelet pieces. From dresses to matching sets to shorts, the more eyelets, the better.
Helsa
Petite Eyelet Column Dress
MAJORELLE
Sidney Midi Dress
Free People
Into You Eyelet Pant Set
For Love & Lemons
Kinsley Eyelet Top