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10 Summer Style Trends You Can Wear All Year

When the weather's no longer warm, here are the closet staples you'll still be rocking.

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We've seen plenty of trends come and go this season. Whether it was pattern-on-pattern outfits, bright man tanks, and the everlasting presence of cut-off jorts. When the leaves finally start to turn though, some of our summer closet is gonna have to hibernate.

Not all of it has to though. Some summer staples turn into layers, and others can simply be rocked in a variety of seasons. Learn which stuff you should keep within reach. Here are the 10 Summer Style Trends You Can Wear All Year.

Bucket Hats

Star Bucket Hat
Buy It Now at DURKL, $37


In case you weren't aware, bucket hats have come back in a big way. Keep the trend alive all year long and channel your inner Damon Dash or LL Cool J.


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Pops of Pattern

Blue Baroque Print T-Shirt
Buy It Now at Topman, $64


All-over print button downs were um... all over the place this summer, and don't expect them to leave for the winter either. While they took the mainstage when it's hot out, cooler layers mean they can pop underneath a denim jacket or slim fitting blazer. Consider pairing them with knits like sweatshirts, cardigans, and hoodies too.

Faded Denim Shirts

Edun Mended Denim Shirt
Buy It Now at Edun, $248


Summertime chambray easily transitions into autumn too, but we've seen a lot of faded denim shirts too, which are a little bit thicker. Like your well-worn raw denim, these kinds of shirts have character because of irregularity, so if they get torn over the season, patch 'em up and rock 'em anyway.


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Blue Chinos

J. Crew Sun-Faded Chino in Classic Fit
Buy It Now at J. Crew, $75


Beyond classic colors like khaki and olive, brighter chinos had their time in the style spotlight this summer, especially in bolder colors like this royal blue. Wear them just like you would your favorite khakis, just be careful not to go too tonal. Come winter, they'll also add some great contrast to any outfit.


Canvas Sneakers

Tretorn Nylites
Buy It Now at Tretorn, $60


Nope, your Chuck Taylors, Vans Authentics, and Tretorn Nylites don't have to be relegated to the back of your shoe rotation just because summer is ending. If your feet get chilly, switch it up by wearing them with a colored pair of socks... or opt for a pair of no-show socks.

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Pocket Tees

Folk Block-Color Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Buy It Now at Mr. Porter, $105


Pocket tees are the utiliarian answer to plain ones. This summer we saw them in block stripes and colorblocked patterns, a nice switch-up from the solid ones that are so prevalent. These make the perfect layer to equally rugged denim jackets and flannel shirts.

Patterned Camp Caps

Red Polka Cap
Buy It Now at Fairends, $36


5-panel hats are a welcome alternative to snapback monotony, so why only reserve it for the summer months? Sure, you can cop a wool one and alternate it, but there's nothing wrong with continuing to rock the same old cotton one you got once the mercury surpassed 70 degrees.

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Washed Jeans

The Reed in California Wash
Buy It Now at Baldwin Denim, $232


Sure, the colder months are an ideal time to break in a new pair of raw denim, but chances are you've already got a couple of well-worn pairs. There's no reason you can't rock a washed pair of denim when it's colder. Depending on how thick the denim is, they'll still offer a reasonable amount of protection against the elements, regardless of whether or not they're washed. In fact, we won't even snitch if you decide to go ahead and cop a pre-washed pair.


Going Sockless

Juniper & Cypress Foot Powder
Buy It Now at Cold Spring Apothecary, $13


Yup, you can keep your socks in the drawer longer than you think. Even in the dead of winter, you can rock your hardbottoms and sneakers without them, provided you won't be stepping in any cold puddles or trudging through inches of snow. Just make sure you keep your shoes smelling fresh with foot powder, and use shoe trees.

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Round Sunglasses

Randolph Engineering P3
Buy It Now at Randolph Engineering, $109


While Wayfarer lenses and Aviators never really went out of style, undoubtedly this was the summer that rounded frames came back in full force. Co-signed in the '60s by rockers like John Lennon, you can currently find similar frames on the faces of the A$AP Mob. Believe it or not, more sunglasses get sold in the wintertime than summer. Maybe because of how annoying it is when sunlight reflects off snow.

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