Jstyle Photos / Courtney Byrnes
Sweet summer styles
By Courtney Byrnes
As a wide range of styles trend this summer, fashion-focused shoppers are bound to find new closet staples that match their personal aesthetic and are perfect for all types of warm-weather events.
Whether you’re going for a classic denim look, in need of more ribbons and bows as the coquette trend extends into a new season, or want to keep it preppy, Isabel Pritchett, owner of Sanity in Chagrin Falls, has you covered. She shares with Jstyle some of the great pieces currently at the fashion boutique to prepare for the months ahead.
“We’re so excited about the warm summer months,” Pritchett says. “And these pieces are just so perfect for the months to come.”
Denim
Traditionally most popular in the form of a reliable pair of pants, denim has taken many forms over the years, such as the DIY denim handbags of the late 1990s and early 2000s. And, the summer of 2024 is no different.
While the turn of the century saw denim as popular in accessories, two decades later, denim is now an outfit all of its own, Pritchett says. Denim rompers, like the Hallie denim romper, and dresses, like the Marco denim ruffle sleeve dress, are “one-and-done types of piece(s),” making planning an outfit a little easier.
Made from a light chambray denim, the Marco dress offers a light and airy option “for when it is hot outside, but still looks so put together,” Pritchett says. “And the ruffles really give it that feminine vibe.”
Coquette
Few trends highlight your feminine side better than the continuation of the coquette aesthetic.
“It’s all about the bows and the ruffles, and it’s super girly, super feminine,” Pritchett says. “And we’re seeing it so many different ways.”
From short statement dresses to long, flowy sundresses, the coquette style offers a range of options perfect for keeping it classy at any bridal or baby shower this summer. Pritchett picks out the Monica large bow dress with buttons and a big bow accenting the front, and the Lena sleeveless mini dress with ribbon details as great short dress options.
For a longer dress style, Pritchett chooses the Kim one-shoulder polka dot dress, the Casella dress and Addie floral-print dress, showing off ruffles, lace and satin ribbons, and smock detailing.
Preppy
It may be summer vacation, but the preppy style is taking us back to school – at least for fashion inspiration.
For this smart look, Pritchett pairs nice slacks – like the Bevy Flog Nansi gray stripe pants, made in Israel – with a mixed-media shirt, like the Nation LTD Joelene V-neck top, a cotton shirt with poplin sleeves.
And just as any well-rounded student knows, school isn’t just about academics. Pritchett takes the preppy to sporty with the Lola romper so you can still dress in the aesthetic while staying active and comfortable.
“If you’ve been paying attention to all the trends right now, tennis is such a big trend – tennis dress, the tennis uniform,” she says. “And this totally has that tennis feel to it. You can really dress it up, too, with a great gold earring, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, too. That is huge now.”