While summer officially begins in June , stores and designers have been celebrating summer since spring / summer 2013 runways premiered last September . One of the biggest trends seen on the runways was the tropical trend , both in terms of splashy prints and bright punches of colour . One of the wonderful things about this trend is that it can be embraced in all manners of style : from accessories to shirts , dresses to skirts . Embody summer by wearing this trend !
The tropical trend is unique in that it takes on a new look each time it comes back into style . In the post – World War II era , the tropics were seen as a glamorous place and a unique travel destination , so people often held themed dinner parties , installed tiki bars into their homes , and wore tropical style clothing . Television shows had special episodes filmed in the tropics ( see The Brady Bunch and Saved by the Bell ) and the tropical trend popped in and out for short spells over the years .
Unless you are a regular beachgoer or a true “ Parrot Head ”, you likely do not own a tropical-print shirt . This season , to your benefit , the revivification of this trend looks current , fresh and wearable for all settings !