With fashion doubling down on quiet luxury and ’90s minimalism in the past several years, looks have largely been simple and streamlined. On the spring/summer 2026 runways, however, we saw a glimpse at what is set to follow this era in fashion. Looks emphasized layering and inventive styling that add a sense of depth and dimension, which was diminished in the era of hyper-pared-back dressing.
This is playing out in several ways. We’re seeing everything from clashing colors paired together in one outfit to turtlenecks as a key base layer to stacks and stacks of poplin shirts. Accessories are also a key player, including seasonal standouts such as printed silk scarves and belts with high-impact buckles. Ahead, see the directional ways the fashion set will be layering in 2026 and shop the editor-approved pieces to wear each of the looks.
Clashing Colors
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COS
Wool Turtleneck Top
Sporty & Rich
Wellness Club Cotton Polo Sweatshirt
Flore Flore
Lauren Cotton Polo Tank Top
Add a Scarf
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CELINE
Square in Silk Twill
Nili Lotan
Blazer
SLVRLAKE
London Rigid High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Layers Underneath a Quarter-Zip
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Polo ralph lauren
Cable-Knit Cotton Quarter-Zip Sweater
Flore Flore
Dinah Cotton Turtleneck Top
RRL
Plaid Cotton Linen Shirt
The Turtleneck Base Layer
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ZARA
Extra-Fine Knit High Collar Jumper
Polo ralph lauren
Sheepskin Leather Moto Jacket
Agolde
Stretch Low-Rise Slim Jeans
All About the Belt
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CELINE
Maison Celine Belt
BIRROT
Lay2 Boatneck Cardigan
KHAITE
Kendra Denim Skirt
So Many Shirts
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With Nothing Underneath
Weekend Striped Cotton-Seersucker Shirt
ZARA
Oversized Poplin Shirt
& Other Stories
Oversized Shirt
