Stylists and designers reveal the 9 fashion trends you should avoid this summer

Celia FernandezJul 1, 2020, 01:52 IST

Square-toe shoes, biker shorts, and head-to-toe denim are some of the summer trends experts say it's best to avoid this year.Jeremy Moeller/Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Some of this summer's biggest fashion trends include biker shorts, tropical prints, and thong sandals.
Although today's fashion is all about embracing clothing that was popular in the '70s, 80s, and '90s, some of these trends are meant to be left in the past.
Insider spoke to celebrity stylist Scot Louie and designer David Meister about some of the summer trends people should avoid this year.

In terms of fashion, 2020 has been all about embracing popular clothing from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and early 2000s.

Biker shorts, for instance, were huge in the '80s and have been making a comeback over the last few years. Although they may be popular again this summer, some stylists and designers think biker shorts, along with other clothing items from the past, should be left on the rack.

Insider spoke to celebrity stylist Scot Louie and designer David Meister about the popular summer trends people should skip this year.

Neon is here to stay this summer, but the monochromatic look might be a bit too much.

Monochromatic neon is not the only way to embrace the fluorescent color trend. Christian Vierig/Getty Images

Despite how cool some might think square-toe sandals are, this is a trend that Meister absolutely hates.

Bottega Veneta brought the square-toe sandal back to the forefront with its fall 2019 collection. Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images

Place the chunky sneakers in the back of your closet this summer.

Chunky sneakers first started becoming popular again in 2018. Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images

Athleisure was probably your go-to during quarantine, but it's time to take any excuse to dress up and leave this trend alone.

Biker shorts first became popular in the '80s. Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images

Denim-on-denim is one trend that can be very difficult to pull off, so it's best to just avoid it altogether.

Wearing head-to-toe denim isn't always the best look to try and embrace. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Leopard is a classic, but it's time to trade it in for a different animal print.

Swap out leopard for zebra print. Hanna Lassen/Getty Images

Thong sandals need to stay in the '90s, according to Meister.

Thong sandals are basically the elevated version of a flip-flop. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Tropical prints, like those on Hawaiian shirts, can be hit or miss.

Meister admitted he isn't a big fan of this trend. Christian Vierig/Getty Images

According to Meister, there's no point in bothering with waistcoats or vests this summer.

Vests are making a comeback this season. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

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