I’m counting the days until summer’s solstice, and getting a head start on my wardrobe refresh in the meantime. Considering I take my warm-weather outfit rotation very seriously, I’m calling in a little backup to ensure my closet is ready for the season. So, I tapped stylist Audree Kate López to spill everything there is to know about summer 2025’s hottest fashion trends. Below, browse through the top four trends that have her stamp of approval, along with corresponding Amazon pieces for as little as $30. 

“I love these trends because you can pick and choose what speaks to you and integrate them into your closet,” López said. She describes this summer’s style as “personal and eclectic,” considering you can “take a little of everything and mix it together.” The stylist’s top trend picks include soft color stories, retro sneakers, hardware accents, and the renaissance of the bohemian aesthetic. Don’t wait to grab the following finds to earn a trendsetter title this season.    

Don’t ditch your spring color palette just yet; “Summer 2025 is the season of pastels,” according to López. It’s no secret that butter yellow is having a major moment, and it’s not going anywhere any time soon. In addition to the sunny hue, expect to see “pistachio, sky blue, and petal pink” everywhere come summertime. Embrace the soft, dreamy shades with accessories like this under-$40 bag, or score pastel staples like this breezy blouse and these butt-flattering Gap jeans.     

“The return of boho is here,” per López, and I’m all in. We’ve already had a taste of the aesthetic’s resurgence this spring, and it’ll only get bigger as the temperature rises. Prepare to spot effortless “maxi skirts and dresses, ruffle details, crochet, and patchwork” all summer long, according to the stylist. I’m already stocking up on easy, breezy bohemian pieces like this billowy skirt and versatile tiered maxi dress—both of which are on sale for a limited time.   

No haul is complete without the perfect everyday kicks, and López just revealed “the It shoe of the season.” Meet the “slim retro sneaker,” a.k.a. the footwear style you’ll spot on the feet of every cool-girl in just a few weeks. “If you hated the chunky dad sneaker trend, you are going to love these super-slim shoes,” the stylist shared. Think low-profile, narrow options like the Puma Roma pair or these Reebok Classic Legacy Sneakers. If you act quickly, you can even get the look for less than $40 with this Lucky Step style, which I’ll be sporting all summer long.    

Statement Hardware

• Coutgo Flat Sandals, $47

“Maximalists can rejoice,” according to López, “because excessive accessorization is here.” This means, you can expect to see “embellishments—like metallic details—on clothing, shoes and accessories.” Spot the trend on chic sandals like this statement Coutgo pair and this strappy thong style that boasts a bold toe-ring detail. You can also experiment with the metallic hardware look through easy-to-wear accessories like this suede Madewell belt that looks far pricer than it is. The styling options are endless. 

Head to Amazon to snag these hot, stylist-approved summer trends for as little as $30.