The real secret to a wardrobe that’s chic and on-trend And Really wearable? Not an entirely new wardrobe, but small changes — a statement belt here, a much-loved accessory there, a small design detail that was on a recent runway — that transform something you already have into something more interesting. Enter: Microtrends.
With the rapid growth of social media, many of these start in the fashion corners of the internet. Do you remember last year’s Sardine Girl beauty? A prime example of the ‘if you know, you know’ styling moment. Others begin on the runway—a small detail, noticed and twirled into the wardrobes of enough well-dressed women to earn their own cultural moment. Either way, the effect is the same: maximum impact, minimum effort, and an easy way to show that you’re genuinely interested in what you wear.
This season’s lineup includes Coin Layers of belt, red shoes, unexpected studs and laces. Each one is easy enough to incorporate without changing your entire outfit. Scroll through for the microtrends I’m most excited about for summer.
6 spring/summer microtrends worth paying attention to right now
1. Coin Belt
Style Notes: Coin Belts Were a Standout Accessory on the Spring/Summer 26 Runway Celine is creating her own now-on-trend version of the retro-inspired style. Think extra large medallions, oval metal clasps and heavy hardware. As one of the easiest ways to spruce up any outfit, expect to see them take center stage in many envy-inducing wardrobes.
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2. Lace Layers
Style Notes: Anyone online for any length of time (guilty as charged) will have seen the coastal grandma, Mediterranean summer and soft romance aesthetic that took over Pinterest last year. The common thread among the three? tape. And now it’s finding its moment completely on its own.
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Rixo
Jada Lace Skirt in Cream
I’d style this lace skirt with oversized and ballet flats for the day matching shirts Come evening.
3. Amazing Stud
Style Notes: Warm weather styling tends to gravitate toward light colors, floaty fabrics, and delicate details — but if that doesn’t suit your aesthetic, the stud microtrend offers a particularly sleek alternative. Belt, shoes, jeans, jacket: take your pick.
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4. Long pendants
Style Notes: The love for ’90s cord necklaces rekindled last summer and our obsession shows no signs of slowing down — just look at the spring/summer 26 runways Calvin Klein, Tory Burch and Michael Kors as proof. Luckily, this means there’s no shortage of styles to choose from, with shells, gold pendants and silver stones all proving popular choices.
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5. Statement Crochet
Style Notes: Crochet has long been a favorite part of summer styling, but this season, the best dressers are swapping out soft creams and whites for bold colors and prints. Life is a beach, that’s the motto.
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Mango
Floral Embroidered Crochet Top
Whether working with white jeans or coordinating mini skirtsThis top will definitely get plenty of airtime—especially on vacation.
6. Red Shoes
Style Notes: Our love for red color is showing no sign of diminishing this season, red shoes are in the headlines. After landing on runway 26 in spring/summer Loewe, Ferragamo, Victoria Beckham and Marques Almeida (to name a few) are marking attention-grabbing footwear as one of the easiest ways to liven up any outfit.
