Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, is right around the corner. Queue the backyard cookouts, the brunches, picnics and family vacations. I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of gearing up for an event-filled summer is planning plus-size fashion my looks. It’s time to give yourself permission to shed the layers of spring for boldly colored sundresses, short shorts and ruffled tanks. To help you get ready for a summer of style you’ll never forget, we’ve rounded up the top trends and pieces customers are shopping for this season. Happy summer!

Green Is Having A Moment

 According to Bazaar “green is everywhere”, from the trees in full bloom to high end runway shows, the color is making a big splash. It’s the perfect hue to reflect the vibrancy and life of the season. The Dia & Co community is loving it in just about every shade from dark stormy olives to bright neons like the Alondra Bralette Top and Parker Midi Skirt. This show stopping duo is bound to turn heads on your next girls night out. It’s super versatile, whether you style it with white low top sneakers for a casual get together, or heeled mules for date night. You can wear it all summer long and look fantastic.

Twists, Ties and Cut-Outs, Oh My!

‘Tis the season to show a little skin. Really, it’s up to you how much skin you want to show and twists, ties and cut-outs are the perfect way to experiment. They add a fun and interesting detail to simple outfits taking them from “ooh, you look cute” to “wow, wear did you get that?” Pieces like the Jade Blouse offer a peekaboo moment that can be dressed up with a bias cut silk plus-size skirt or dressed down with a pair of distressed wide-leg jeans. Take it to the next level with the boldly printed Opal Dress (zebra is hot right now) and heeled sandals for a flirty ensemble.

Romance & Fantasy

All the Bridgerton fans, this is your time! Romantic details like lace ruffles, puff sleeves and antique florals are being seen on everything from tops to skirts and dresses. The Frankie Dress is a customer fave because it hugs the curves and loves every body. The puff sleeves add a hint of romance and the playful print is right out of a Golden Age dream. Now, how can we forget cottagecore? It was everywhere in 2020, and the trend is still going strong. Who can forget the imagery of beautiful women, taking naps in fanciful dresses in grass fields. The Katie Cottagecore Dress is the flowy wonderland outfit you can wear to a picnic with brown sandals for your princess moment.

Gorgeous Kimonos & Dusters

In case you weren’t aware, this is a kimono and duster stan blog. We love these flowy layering pieces that work as beach cover ups or over tanks and shorts. The bold prints give the styles a boho edge. There’s no wrong way to style these must-haves—just have fun with it.

Check us out on IG @diandco to see how our community is rocking these pieces and visit the shop at dia.com to create your summer must-have wishlist.