I simply got back from a weeklong girls’ journey to Sweden for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and while the dads, Brads, and Chads are probably so over all-things Miss Americana, what’s not overrated is the city of Stockholm, and I’ll be discussing it for the weeks to come. Coastal French Lady is having its minute, but this walkable city with quaint cobblestone streets, friendly people, and centuries of history makes Stockholm an absolutely style watch-worthy city.
While the daily cinnamon buns, sunken Viking ships, and royal palaces are the big draws, the people– and more specifically, all the style moments– are still on my mind. Much so that their effortless, elegant essentials ended up being the building blocks for my existing summer wardrobe. Large pants and button-ups, lightweight linens, and breezy patterned dresses, which I saw all around Stockholm, will be staple pieces once New York City starts its video game of who can be the sweatiest person on the subway.
Below, I rounded up the five summertime 2024 style patterns everybody in Stockholm is using, consisting of flowy pants, ballet flats, and long gowns.
Flowy Pants
The second temps struck above 65 degrees, I shelve my denims in favor of skirts and dresses. But on days I long for a bit more protection– or honestly, didn’t feel like shaving my legs– I love to grab a pair of wide-leg trousers. My preference is typically a breezy, pajama-like linen, which I recently styled with this now on-sale Madewell top, however the Swedes encouraged me to attempt other fabrics, like knit and plissé in a wide-leg fit. It looks put together however is much more comfy than stiff jeans. These Palazzo trousers are currently on their method to me, and I’m thinking of spending lavishly on the Reformation Olina Knit Pant in the black and white stripe or pale yellow.
Linen Tops and Blazers
I asked the group chat what style piece they saw the most in Stockholm and instantly the girls responded with the very same thing: linen. Linen tops, vests, and sports jackets in cropped and oversized silhouettes were everywhere. We saw them paired with silk midi skirts, saggy jeans, tailored trousers, in addition to with what I’m dubbing the Swedish tuxedo– aka, a linen top, jacket, and trousers in a coordinating color or pattern. I meticulously packed for this trip and hit the mark with this Old Navy sports jacket. I have actually because acquired the matching Old Navy shorts, too. I also have my eye on this Madewell vest, especially considering how popular the vest pattern is right now.
Ballet FlatsI was a die-hard ballet flat user in high school and college, and seeing the style come back around is an instant flashback to peplum tops, bubble pendants, and sock buns. My choice is from a Meghan-Markle worn brand: the Rothy’s the Ballet Flat, which comes in lots of colors with a sweet bow information (a big fashion pattern in Italy this summer season).
Patterned Maxi Dresses
My only champagne issue is I don’t have enough long, flowy dresses to make it two weeks with no repeats. I used the BTFBM Tie-Front Maxi Dress to supper in Stockholm, however I haven’t tucked it away simply yet since the deep-V and lightweight fabric works simply as well for cooler summer days.
Oversized Button Ups
Absolutely nothing feels quite as Coastal European as an oversized button-up in a breezy fabric. This design staple was spotted all over from airports in Amsterdam to bars in Gamla Stan; seeing the button-up styled delicately with pants, tucked into a pair of shorts, or used open, has officially convinced me of the shirt’s unfussy adaptability.
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