🌞 Hot Girl Summer 2025: The Fashion Trends Taking Over the UK
Summer 2025 is here—and so is your Hot Girl Summer era. From spontaneous beach trips to rooftop drinks and brunch in the city, this year’s style mood is fun, flirty, and effortlessly put-together.
Whether you're packing for Ibiza or spending weekends in Brighton, these are the five must-know trends shaping the UK fashion scene this summer. Seashells? Check. Silver? Absolutely. Scroll on for the pieces you’ll be seeing everywhere.
🐚 Seashell Bags and Coastal Accessories
Shells aren’t just for the beach—they’re taking centre stage this summer. Seashell bags, both structured and woven, are popping up from high street to high fashion. Think acrylic clutches shaped like scallops, raffia totes with shell charms, and pearl-encrusted crossbody bags that feel like a treasure chest find.
Even Zara and H&M have jumped on the trend, while indie brands are embracing shell pendants, pearl details, and oceanic beading. It's the perfect way to give your outfit that mermaid-chic edge without going full Ariel.
Hot tip: Pair a shell bag with linen trousers and a bandeau top for an easy sunset-to-cocktails vibe.
🌊 Dolphin Girl Aesthetic
Call it Y2K nostalgia with a splash of sea breeze—Dolphin Girl Summer is in full swing. This playful trend takes us back to the early 2000s, when halter tops, Bermuda shorts, metallic eyeshadow, and puka shell necklaces reigned supreme.
The new wave brings updated touches: sporty swimwear styled as daywear, body shimmer for that sunlit sheen, and ocean-blue everything. It’s beachy, effortless, and made for carefree days in the sun.
Style it: Add a high ponytail, glossy lips, and a slinky crochet cover-up to fully embrace the aesthetic.
🧶 Raffia, Crochet and Woven Everything
Texture is trending—and nothing says summer like raffia, straw, and crochet. From oversized woven totes to natural-fibre slides and artisanal bucket hats, tactile accessories are dominating high streets and holiday hauls alike.
Beaded anklets, macramé bags, and crochet bikini tops are making their return, but with a modern twist: think structured shapes, sustainable materials, and neutral tones with pops of brights.
In your basket: A raffia tote (bonus points if it’s embroidered), woven slides, and a bucket hat to match.
👟 Breathable Basics: Tailored Bermudas and White Tanks
Comfort meets cool in this season’s go-to basics. Tailored Bermuda shorts—once reserved for golf dads—are officially it-girl approved. They're structured, flattering, and perfect for staying cool while looking polished.
The classic white tank is also back in rotation, now with scooped necklines and elevated fabrics. Paired together, they form the kind of throw-on outfit that still earns compliments.
Wear it like this: Bermuda shorts + ribbed tank + silver hoop earrings + strappy sandals = effortless energy.
💍 BOLD and Personalised Jewellery
This summer, silver is stealing the spotlight. However, this really only works for the Winter and Summer girlies. So in this instance I want my Autumn & Spring babes to swap it for gold. From chunky rings and sculptural earrings to glimmering bangles and chain belts, this look will be the understated power player of every outfit.
But the fun doesn’t stop there—charms, initials, zodiac symbols, and DIY-style layering are in. Think bracelets that tell your story, anklets with personality, and bag tags for that “just customised” finish.
Try layering: a metal cuff (in your season) + a dainty chain + a charm necklace = curated chaos, the 2025 way.
💋 The Vibe: Confident, Coastal, Carefree
Summer 2025 isn’t about doing the most—it’s about having the most fun with your wardrobe. These trends work best when mixed with your personal style, whether that’s romantic, street, minimalist, or all-out glam.
So grab your shell bag, slide on your sunnies, and enjoy the season in full Hot Girl glory.