Brazilian Fashion Trends to Inspire You this Summer

Brazilians are known for their effortless summer looks. Whether they're soaking up the sun at the beach or taking a stroll outside, they always look their best.  Different regions have their own trends — while Rio is known for its colorful patterns, Trancoso is filled with elegant beach wear.   

Here are some Brazilian fashion trends to inspire you this summer. 


Flowy, Patterned Pants

Flowy, patterned pants are the go-to for women in Rio de Janeiro. Known as cariocas, they enjoy wearing patterned and colorful clothing pieces, especially from the store Farm Rio.

These types of pants are very flowy, lightweight, and comfortable, making them perfect for pretty much any summer activity.


Skirt cover-ups

You can never go wrong with a nice cover-up at the beach. Brazilians like wearing skirt cover-ups on top of their swimsuits — they can be colorful and patterned, or a classic crochet style.  

You can find them in stores like Saks, Revolve, and H&M.  


Long day-time dresses 

The northeastern state of Bahia is known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture. At night, in cities like Trancoso, people like to dress up in beachy yet sophisticated outfits.  

Many women wear linen dresses, but crochet dresses are also popular amongst Brazilians since they can be dressed up depending on the occasion.  


Straw Bags  

Accessories are also extremely important when putting together an outfit. Brazilians like having signature accessories, like the classic straw bag or "bolsa de palha."

This signature bag goes well with any look, and can even be used outside of the beach.  


Crochet tops  

The crochet trend is coming back this season! The warm weather is the best time to wear these types of tops — they're comfortable, easy to wear, and go with pretty much anything. 

Brazilians like accessorizing crochet tops with simple jewelry, such as dainty gold necklaces and bracelets. This 70s-inspired look is perfect for the hot weather and is usually paired with denim shorts and skirts.


Fabric Bracelets  

Available on Etsy and Urban Outfitters, fabric bracelets are popular on Brazilian beaches. You can normally get them from beach vendors, and they come in very bright colors like red, orange, pink, and blue.  


Monochromatic Sets 

The hot weather calls for some comfy, free-flowing sets. Nothing's better than feeling comfortable in an outfit — if you enjoy fashionable yet comfy outfits, monochromatic sets are the way to go this summer.  

Brazilians like wearing sets (or conjuntos) in different ways. While some enjoy wearing bright colors in the sun, others prefer more muted tones. No matter what type of fabric and print you enjoy, these sets have got you covered.  

From flowy patterned pants to monochromatic sets, Brazilians know how to dress to impress in the summertime. I hope these pieces have inspired you to try something different this summer, and maybe even visit Brazil if you have the chance! 

 What's your favorite Brazilian fashion trend? Leave a comment below.