15 Key Trends For Spring Summer 2022 You Need to Know About (and Where to Shop Them Now)
Here comes the sun!
Many people seem to prefer layering up, but spring summer is by far my favourite season for fashion (and everything else). This yearโs trends explain why.
After nearly two years of WFH casual dressing, loungewear and making whatโs up top count, weโre all in need of a little change.
For spring summer, designers everywhere have put a new spin on old favourites, splashed colour all over their catwalks, designed outfits everyone wants to wear and created collections that project a brighter year ahead.
Vibrant hues, flashes of skin, sheer fabrics and cool sportswear dominated the SS22 catwalks, breathing new life into the world of fashion.
From biker girls to Hollywood starlets, gym class heroes to feminine skirt suits, thereโs something to inspire everyone this season.
Without further ado, letโs delve into the trends for spring summer 2022 (and where you can shop them now).
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What are the key trends for spring summer 2022?
Checks
Itโs hip to be square in vision distorting checks for the new season. From checkerboard to pop colour creations, itโs time to go off grid and mix up your checks.
This retro graphic can be worn for all occasions. Step back into the office with an impact in a power suit, take it back to the 90s in a monochrome crop top and add some flare to the midi skirt in green, one of the key colours of the season.
Check-pattern ruched midi dress, ยฃ260, Ganni โ buy now
Madeline Cardigan, now ยฃ105, Olivia Rubin at Coggles โ buy now
Womenโs Kris Skirt, now ยฃ95, Olivia Rubin at Coggles โ buy now
Skirt, ยฃ123, Rixo at Coggles โ buy now
Skirt Suits
Feminine and girly, cute yet cool, the skirt suit makes a welcome return from the 90s with a version for everyone.
Chanelโs classic tweed skirt suits came in an array of exciting new colours, shapes and sizes, while Dior made going back to the office an exciting prospect with smart cool girl versions.
This playful twinset is a must in everyoneโs wardrobe this season.
Katarina tweed jacket, now ยฃ129, Dream Sister Jane โ buy now
Katarina tweed mini skirt, now ยฃ59, Dream Sister Jane โ buy now
Ethnic trim tweed jacket, ยฃ199.50, MAJE โ buy now
Ethnic trim tweed skirt, ยฃ137.40, MAJE โ buy now
Cropped blazer, ยฃ25.99, Zara โ buy now
Textured skort, ยฃ9.99, Zara โ buy now
Micro Minis
Itโs legs on show this season as designers decided it was time to get our pins out from under our desks and back out into the world.
Look to Prada for chic colours, Missoni for metallic minis and Miu Miu for the ultimate micro, so short even the pockets hang below the hemline.
Prince Of Wales check wool mini skirt, ยฃ880, Miu Miu โ buy now
Mini denim skirt, ยฃ150, Diesel โ buy now
Workwear mini skirt, ยฃ338, Courrรจges โ buy now
Liquid Metals
Itโs time to shine in this seasonโs eye blinding light reflecting trend.
Silver fluid fabrics moved effortlessly down the catwalks of Fendi and Lanvin, sequins shimmered and sparkled for Valentino and Burberry, while Gucci and Balenciaga stole the show with layers and layers of foil fabrics and voluminous shapes.
If youโre wondering how to embrace it this season, opt for dazzling accessories for a wearable take on the trend.
Metallic Plisse Volume Sleeve Maxi Dress, now ยฃ88, Warehouse โ buy now
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Kensington leather shoulder bag, ยฃ206, Kurt Geiger โ buy now
Metallic leather sandals, ยฃ79.99, Mango โ buy now
Biker Girl
The OG of leather jacket is back with a whole lot of bad girl energy for 2022.
More biker gang than rock โnโ roll chick, this yearโs look has toughened up with layers of leather from Alice and Olivia, covered in studs and spikes a la Richard Quinn.
Alexander McQueen mixed leather with denim covered in multiple zips and buckles, while Miu Miu embraced vintage with worn down distressed leather.
Galilea faux-leather blazer, now ยฃ212, Stand Studio โ buy now
Chunky-sole boots, ยฃ1,190, Miu Miu โ buy now
Leather Jacket, ยฃ399, AllSaints โ buy now
Leather-effect straight trousers, now ยฃ15.99, Mango โ buy now
Stripes
From monochrome to colourful, blurred to cut up, breton to check chair, straight up and down, or all over the place, stripes are a constant on the catwalk yet never fail to grab our attention.
This year saw a mixed bag of stripes. JW Anderson, Etro and Alaia added tassels, bringing texture and movement to the trend.
Balmain took the Breton to a whole new level and Fendi draped models with colourful, elegant branded statement stripes.
Straight striped jeans, ยฃ49.99, Mango โ buy now
Striped poplin shirt, ยฃ59.95, Massimo Dutti โ buy now
Satin Midi Slip Dress In Stripe, now ยฃ47.20, Warehouse โ buy now
Hampton Sweater, ยฃ243, STAUD โ buy now
The 00s
Get ready to lower your denim rise, bare your midriff, throw on a few butterflies and dig out your cargo pants, as Y2K has bounced back with all the nostalgia, fun, energy and belly button flare it had the first time around.
Dolce & Gabbana announced their key influence with slogan t-shirts, chokers and micro skirts, MSGM returned to the double denim favourite teamed with flip flops and midriff and Tom Ford brought back the high shine cargo pants we never thought would be seen again.
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UO Glitch Baby T-Shirt, ยฃ26, Urban Outfitters โ buy now
Satin strass dress, ยฃ99.99, Mango โ buy now
Crocheted Halter Top, ยฃ65, & Other Stories โ buy now
Sportswear
Sportswear went old school for spring summer 2022, turning PE geeks into gym class heroes.
Colours were muted with trims of neon, while fabrics were practical with cool edgy cuts you wouldnโt want to break a sweat in.
Knee high socks and slides, anoraks and hoodies, buttoned up polo necks and safety specs featured, all topped off with a visor for extra measure.
Combined-design sweater, now ยฃ29.99, Mango โ buy now
Organic Cotton Baseball Cap, ยฃ65, Pangaia โ buy now
Software isoli elasticated pants, ยฃ125, Ganni โ buy now
Sheer Delights
The barely there fabric thatโs bringing sexy back was a big hit for what will hopefully be a scorcher of a season ahead.
The delicate slip dresses that flowed over equally see through lingerie from Dsquared may be a little risquรฉ for some, but fear not. There were some fun styling options to pull this transparent trend off.
For those who may veer towards modesty, Ashishโs floral sheer dresses over brightly coloured tights may be more appealing, or Diorโs ability to layer sheer fabrics in just the right places and covering all the right areas feel a little more wearable.
Cut-Out Midi Dress, now ยฃ38, & Other Stories โ buy now
Sheer circle top, ยฃ105, Olivia Darcy at Lone Design Club โ buy now
Sheer-design midi dress, ยฃ142, Murmur โ buy now
Midriffs
Quite possibly the most daunting trend of them all is the rise of the midriff.
Designers delightfully put so many on show this season that it feels like a conspiracy to get us to bare all when it comes to our fashion choices this summer.
Another 90โs/00โs-inspired trend, the midriff has taken centre stage by lowering our waistlines and hiking up our crop tops.
Lanvin played around with proportions by adding low rise puffball skirts and wide legged trousers teamed with graphic crop tops, Zimmerman transformed tailoring with belly button flashing suiting and Etro went full retro with scarf like tops and drawstring slouchy bottoms in bubblegum pink.
Low rise flared jeans, ยฃ42, River Island โ buy now
Flare Low Jeans, ยฃ24.99, H&M โ buy now
Floral Bead Crop Top, ยฃ95, & Other Stories โ buy now
Mono Colour
Itโs a bright and beautiful time to get colourful, as designers celebrated the new season with an array of bold stunning juicy colours that instantly lift your energy.
This easy one-stop styling option is the quickest way to update your wardrobe with minimal fashion experience.
Try Bottegaโs stylish all over colour palette and match your accessories in similar shades. Take tailoring to another level and opt for head to toe suiting in vibrant orange spotted at the Boss spring summer 2022 show.
If the bolder approach feels a little daunting, look to Max Mara and try sorbet shades for a more subtle way to wear this trend.
Darleen Dress, now ยฃ104, ROTATE Birger Christensen โ buy now
Suit blazer, now ยฃ48, ASOS โ buy now
Trousers, now ยฃ30, ASOS โ buy now
Satin shirt dress, ยฃ69.99, Mango โ buy now
Tie-Dye
Not just for beach babes (although there was plenty of inspiration for this yearโs summer holiday), this DIY colour trend was a favourite on the catwalks adding exciting new colour ways to a season that certainly wants to stand out.
Splashed across evening gowns, layered over hoodies and flowing skirts by Marques Almeida and adorned across day to night dresses at the Jason Wu show, this yearโs version of tie-dye certainly made a splash.
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Isolde tie-dye print dress, now ยฃ216, Ba&Sh โ buy now
Dress, now ยฃ48, Topshop โ buy now
Tie-dye mini dress, now ยฃ91, Aries โ buy now
Blazers
A wardrobe staple of any fashion girl, the blazer has been around for a while but this season it really means business. Sleeves are longer, shoulders bigger, shapes bolder and sizes baggier. This year, the blazer is BIG!
This throw-over-everything styling hero has always saved the day when making an impression for both smart and casual situations, yet the trick this year is to make it the biggest thing you own.
Blazer, ยฃ125, Cos โ buy now
Oversized structured blazer, now ยฃ69.99, Mango โ buy now
Oversized jacket, ยฃ34.99, H&M โ buy now
Feathers
Itโs time to ruffle some feathers in this seasonโs softest trend. From trimmings to all over plumage, this fabulous feather fashion friend is no soft touch.
Valentino added eye popping colours, Moschino made them the finishing touch to eccentric outfits while Gucci swept the floor with them.
Whichever way you choose to wear them be sure to prune and preen your feathery friends for a truly fluffy finish.
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Sandals with feathers, ยฃ79.99, Zara โ buy now
Feather-embellished mini-skirt, ยฃ338, Atu Body Couture โ buy now
Ditsy floral sequin crop top & mini skirt with feather hem, from ยฃ43.50, ASOS EDITION โ buy now
Feather-trim sheer blouse, ยฃ215, Styland โย buy now
Feather-trimmed jacket, ยฃ280, Cult Mia โ buy now
Cut it out
Cut outs were huge in AW21 and this season, theyโre back and more daring than ever.
Follow Burberryโs suit and embrace the look from head-to-toe, or opt for a more subtle approach like Proenza Schouler.
Either way you choose to go, itโs a chic look that anyone can pull off.
Alexei Dress, ยฃ180, Reformation โ buy now
Halle Cobalt Blue Cutout Knit Top, now ยฃ70, Kitri โย buy now
Lumiรจre knotted maxi dress, ยฃ280, Osรฉree โ buy now
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Which colours are trending for spring summer 2022?
This seasonโs colours are as bold as they come.
Forget muted tones; bright oranges, grass green and hot pink will be everywhere this summer.
Read our full report of the colour trends for SS22.
Which prints are trending for SS22?
If you love prints, youโre in for a treat โ but there really is something for everyone this year.
Whether you prefer to keep things classic with stripes or are happy to embrace the boldest patterns of them all, youโll find something to suit your style.
READ MORE: The Only Prints That Matter in 2022
Tie Dye
As mentioned, tie dye is set to be one of this yearโs most popular prints.
Opt for a subtle approach with one tie dye piece, or wear it from head-to-toe for a bold look.
Stella Printed Tank Top, ยฃ3, Weekday โ buy now
Angels logo-patch bucket hat, ยฃ55, Fiorucci โ buy now
Tie-dye Shirt, ยฃ29.99, Zara โย buy now
Waves
Have you noticed waves absolutely everywhere?
When you canโt get to the beach, wear the waves instead.
Long Sleeve Knit Dress, ยฃ234, Rixo โ buy now
Moesha patchwork woven waistcoat, ยฃ100, House of Sunny at Selfridges โ buy now
Checks
Checkerboard, micro checks, tartan โ whatever way you choose to go, youโll be bang on trend.
Logo-print checked dress, ยฃ233, Fiorucci โ buy now
Gloria Dress, ยฃ70, Damson Madder โ buy now
Stripes
Classic yet modern, stripes will never date. Make yours bold and colourful by embracing contrasting colours.
Lorna Blue Striped Alpaca Blend Zip Collar Sweater, ยฃ95, Kitri โ buy now
Cut-out back striped dress, ยฃ39.99, Mango โย buy now
Babette Soft Serve Stripe Mini Dress, ยฃ210, Olivia Rubin โ buy now
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