I might be jumping the gun here, but I’m already looking ahead to my favorite time of year: summer. I’m looking forward to long days and warm nights that will hopefully be peppered with beach trips, rooftop happy hours, and picnics in the park. While I sit here and daydream about the rising temperatures and outdoor activities to come, I’m also examining my summer wardrobe and doing a good bit of gutting.

I think we can all agree the last two summer seasons haven’t felt exactly normal, so the staples I used to wear between June and September could definitely use an update. After examining my closet, I plan to remove seven outdated summer fashion staples that no longer feel fresh. Items like shrunken cardigans and leather blazers that I hoarded for years are getting the boot while I set my sights on a few 2023 updates that will make all my summer ‘fits feel more aligned with where my style is at today.

Keep reading to see which staples I’m cutting out for good and which I’ll rely on to get me through the next few months. 

First things first, my sweaters could definitely use a refresh. I’ve never been much of a cardigan girl, so I’m fully ready to part with my cropped cardigans since they always felt a bit too sweet for my personal style. As someone who lives for the classics, I’m excited about the refocus that Prada’s fall runway is putting on classic crew-neck sweaters, and I’ll be styling one with everything from denim to voluminous skirts.

Have you heard? It’s going to be a flat-shoe fall, and leading the movement are none other than Mary Jane flats, ranging in every iteration from sweet satin to subdued leather. I’m already finding myself reaching for them with jeans, skirts, and dresses, so I can attest to their versatility. With only so much space to house my growing shoe collection, I’m retiring flat mules that no longer feel like the freshest option to me.

The skirts are skirting right now, and full-volume A-line styles are without a doubt the key silhouette of the season. I’ve been tapping into the look all year, but nonetheless, I’m excited to double down for fall with fresh styling ideas. Pleated miniskirts were fun to try, but they don’t feel as sophisticated anymore now that these midi styles are in the mix.

No joke, my coat closet is so overfull that my hangers are breaking from the weight of all the leather they’re struggling to support. What can I say? I love a good leather jacket, but practically speaking, I can’t own that many of them. I’m editing out leather blazers, as I haven’t reached for the style in over a year, all so I can make room for distressed styles that have a cool vintage appeal.

Recently, I tried on a pair of ultra-high-rise jeans from the back of my closet. It hurt to sit down. I love the classic look of this style but genuinely can’t remember how I ever wore them as frequently as I used to. All I’ve been interested in denim-wise lately is anything relaxed and low-slung. I get that low rises are controversial, so whether this is good or bad news to you, one thing is clear: This fall, low-rise jeans are decidedly easier to wear with roomier and relaxed fits that offset their midriff-baring waistlines.

When it comes to boots, you can pretty much always rely on a tough pair rearing its head for fall. In seasons past, that meant a pair of chunky Chelsea boots, but in 2023, they’re giving way to the new era of the moto boot complete with all manner of buckles, grommets, and studs. Miu Miu’s the goal here, so I’m taking note of its popular style and shopping accordingly.

Anna LaPlaca

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