By Megan Riedlinger
10:04pm PDT, Aug 22, 2022
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Looking for some summer style inspiration? Check out Wonderwall.com's roundup of the best and worst looks from the stars so far this season… Sisters supporting sisters! Elizabeth Olsen stepped out in a pale yellow button-down blouse and cream strappy sandals from The Row — the line started by her famous sisters, Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen — in Los Angeles on Aug. 12. The actress added a pair of breezy pinstriped gray-and-white trousers and dark shades while running errands under the summer sun.
Keep reading for more of the street style hits and misses of summer 2022…
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Gwyneth Paltrow's super-casual short-sleeved button-down blouse and khaki pedal pushers combo felt a little too mature for the star. The coastal grandmother trend might be in full swing, but this look she donned while out and about in New York City on Aug. 10 was lost on us.
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Tracee Ellis Ross embodied ideal laid-back summer style while walking around New York City on Aug. 9. The actress sported this striped tank top tucked into high-waisted baggy jeans and finished it off with some fun accessories — big hoops, a tiny white crossbody bag and chunky white sandals.
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We've seen a lot of stylish button-downs on the stars this summer, but we have a few questions about the one Ellie Goulding picked! The singer stepped out in New York City on Aug. 15 in this extremely oversized blue blouse — we're talking sleeves that extended well past her hands. If the shirt selection wasn't odd enough, the styling took this one a step further — she wore it unbuttoned and tucked it into black belted trousers for a weird business-casual vibe.
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Lori Harvey couldn't have been more chic on her way to dinner in Santa Monica, California, on Aug. 14. The beauty tucked a vintage Prince tee into a shiny silver miniskirt and added strappy black heels for an impossibly cool nighttime look.
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We're sweating just looking at Lady Gaga, who stepped out in the New York City heat on Aug. 11 looking very covered up. The superstar, who sported a black trench coat, straight-leg denim and heeled leather boots stayed incognito with a pair of dark shades and a black baseball hat. Maybe we'll take pointers from this look when the weather cools down!
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We love an attainable fashion moment! Eiza Gonzalez was spotted in Los Angeles on Aug. 14 rocking a sweet powder blue halter top and skirt set by J.Crew. She added a pair of Prada sunglasses and a woven Prada bag, but there was one addition that gave us pause — her shoes. Check them out next…
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Eiza Gonzalez — whose foot was wrapped and in a brace at the time — rocked funky flats with a bizarre black embellishment that looked ready for Halloween.
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Jennifer Lopez oozed casual coolness in New York City on Aug. 14 while doing some shopping with new stepdaughter Violet Affleck. The singer-actress rocked a crisp white Patou button-down shirt with gray bike shorts and gleaming white Off White sneakers. She added large aviator frames and a Gucci crossbody bag to complete her chic off-duty ensemble.
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Shockingly, this picture is not from the summer of 2004 but the summer of 2022! Nicky Hilton sported a bow-covered tunic-style top like we were used to seeing on the star in the '00s while leaving dinner in Los Angeles on Aug. 11. Her super-skinny jeans and pointy-toe pumps didn't help matters, giving this ensemble a serious retro vibe.
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New mom Rihanna rocked a questionable getup in New York City on Aug. 12. From the denim miniskirt and vintage RZA tee to the oversized Y/Project thigh-high boots, massive Gucci bag and tiny shades, we wouldn't want to copy this one — but it certainly turned heads.
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Jennifer Lawrence kept things breezy in a dark brown Matteau maxidress while grabbing lunch in New York City on Aug. 2. She accessorized the sleeveless number perfectly with matching sandals and tortoiseshell shades from Luv Lov.
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Even completely makeup-free, Yara Shahidi looked positively stunning while out and about in New York City on Aug. 13. Her low-key look — a blue pinstriped button-down shirt tucked into denim cutoffs paired with chunky black Chanel sandals and a Goyard tote — was simple but made for a chic fashion statement.
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Emily Ratajkowski rocked an interesting color palette in New York City on Aug. 11. The model sported a black tank top with lime green low-waisted flared trousers, which on its own was an interesting look, but her shoes are where things went awry. She opted to add brown Jamie Haller loafers to complete her summer ensemble. One accessory we did love? Those fun rectangular shades!
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Colorful Versace is always a hit, as proven by Mindy Kaling, who stepped out in bold coordinates from the brand in New York City on Aug. 8. We loved her buttoned-up jacket and miniskirt combo in rainbow shades and the way she paired it with a top bun and black sandals to give it a more casual edge.
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Julianne Hough showed off a funky crop top in New York City on Aug. 2. The star donned this collared short-sleeved black cropped tee with a pointed hemline and paired it with high-waisted khaki pants held up by a chunky black belt for a new twist on the ubiquitous shirt choice. Finishing the look? Off-white sandals and a cream-hued bag.
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Though it was a questionable choice for summer, Sofia Richie stepped out for dinner in Santa Monica, California, on Aug. 12 in a cozy cashmere-blend Tory Burch sweater tucked into black trousers. She completed her sharp look with dark brown zebra-print Gucci loafers.
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Though we appreciated the pops of color on the tie-dye Ralph Lauren sweatsuit Jennifer Lopez wore in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, it looked like a very warm outfit to be wearing in the Southern California heat. She finished the matching coordinates off with some stark white sneakers, pink sunnies and a green bag.
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We adored the cream coordinates Aubrey Plaza wore in New York City on Aug. 9. From the spaghetti-strap crop top paired with a high-waisted skirt to the matching cream sandals, this look was a perfect summer ensemble that could easily transition from day to night.
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Julia Fox showed off one of the strangest tops we've seen all season when she stepped out in New York City on June 22 — a funky V-shaped white creation. She added super-low-waisted baggy jeans and square-toed boots to complete the look.
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Katie Holmes in head-to-toe Chloe was one of our favorite looks of the season! The star stepped out in New York City on July 20 wearing a tank dress and poncho from the brand in a pretty striped knit then finished off her look with a pair of Chloe's Nama sneakers.
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Bella Hadid baffled us with this funky fit she wore in New York City on July 22. The supermodel opted for layered black and white cropped tanks, comically baggy denim shorts held up by a Jean Paul Gaultier x Supreme belt and knee-high black boots for a conflicting summertime vibe.
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You don't have to put away your long-sleeved blouses in the summertime! Kaia Gerber opted for a blue button-down shirt worn over top a navy miniskirt and then finished things off with slouchy socks and New Balance sneakers while stepping out on a humid day in New York City on July 16.
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We adored the dreamy butterfly-covered slip dress that Delilah Hamlin wore in Los Angeles on July 5 while shopping for flowers — but things went south at her ankles: The model paired the pretty frock with slouchy white socks and chunky black sneakers.
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Gabrielle Union served up an equally odd and risky silhouette this summer. The actress rocked this questionable jumpsuit with daring cutouts and added some even more unfortunate shoes — awful heeled flip flops — while out and about in Los Angeles on July 23.
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Sara Sampaio selected a sweet spaghetti-strap floral number to take her dog for a walk in Los Angeles on July 20. We loved the delicate pink floral print and the way she paired it with yellow sandals, a matching bag and some funky rectangular shades.
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Scout Willis stepped out in some very unfortunate trousers on July 12. The star ran errands in Los Angeles in these very bold black-and-green striped pants, which she paired with even more puzzling picks — a mismatched gray tank top and ballet flats.
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Selena Gomez sported this sweet pale yellow minidress, complete with bell sleeves, while in London on July 12. She added strappy pale blue heels for another pop of color and gold hoops to complete her chic summer look.
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Ellie Goulding stepped out in London on July 14 in this shiny eggplant pick — a short-sleeved jumpsuit covered in red and purple patches — that left a lot to be desired.
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Olivia Rodrigo showed how to rock black and white in the summertime while out in Santa Monica, California, on June 5. The singer wore a crocheted cardigan buttoned only half-way with a pair of white ankle-length bellbottom trousers and added chunky black platform shoes to finish it off.
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Yara Shahidi was a vision in a rich purple pick by Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini. We loved the preppy vibe of the collar paired with the edgy cutouts as well as the way she completed the ensemble with tan pointy-toe pumps while out in New York City on July 20.
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Paris Hilton was spotted in this questionable getup — a matching gray-and-black sweatsuit — in Los Angeles on June 29. Aside from not being cute, we were confused as to why the star sported such a covered-up look in the Southern California heat.
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Cameras caught Keke Palmer looking radiant in New York City on July 21. The star stepped out in a neon green combo — a coat, matching trousers and heels — paired with a white crop top and tiny white bag for a summer-chic look.
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Audrina Patridge was a vision in hot pink while out and about in Los Angeles on July 24. The reality star rocked her slip dress with a denim jacket tied around her waist then added black boots and a flower crown for some contrasting accessories.
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Jennifer Lawrence epitomized easy, breezy new-mom summer style while going for a stroll in New York City on July 7. The movie star rocked a simple white tee with high-waisted, wide-legged tan trousers that included a pretty floral detail at the hemline above her strappy brown sandals. Rectangular shades and a simple brown tote bag rounded out this perfect warm-weather getup.
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At 40, Sienna Miller remains a style icon. The beauty arrived at England's Glastonbury Festival on June 24 in this perfect summer music fest ensemble — a chocolate brown spaghetti-strap Mango dress, matching shades and a pair of heeled ankle boots.
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Emily Ratajkowski gave us a summer fashion miss on June 23. The model stepped out in New York City in this colorful tank inexplicably topped with a coral cardigan tied at the neck and finished her outfit with a pair of not-hot-weather-friendly black trousers and sneakers.
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Lucy Boynton rocked a sweet little white Chanel number at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on July 8. Her sleeveless knee-length frock included romantic scalloped edges and a black bow detail that she complemented with strappy black Mary Janes and a bold red bag.
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Kim Kardashian continued her affinity for pantashoes with this neon green pair. She added a camouflage-patterned shirt covered in dashes in the same standout shade while in Paris on July 5… and we have to say, we don't hate this pantashoes getup.
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Kevin Jonas proved that the boys can enjoy bright shades too! The singer opted for cheery colors in New York City on July 11 — a tie-dye T-shirt in pink, purple, teal and yellow paired with neon blue trousers. But the bright look went awry when it came to his shoe choice… check out those chunky white Dr. Martens.
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Kristin Cavallari embraced an underrated color palette in the summertime — neutrals! The former reality star rocked an asymmetrical camel-colored midi-length frock with dark brown sandals and an ivory bag in New York City on July 11.
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One of our least favorite summer looks so far was served up by newlywed Kourtney Kardashian. The reality star continued her new punk-inspired fashion vibe with a bomber jacket over a pink minidress while out in Malibu on July 9. She added chunky loafers and socks for a puzzling beach getup that we wouldn't recommend recreating.
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Gemma Chan showed off Wimbledon chic on July 6 in this tennis green Louis Vuitton minidress. The cute pick included the brand's classic checkerboard pattern in green and white, striped black-and-white trim at the neckline and on the sleeves and a fun zipper detail down the center that made it feel sporty. The beauty added summer-ready white pointy-toe shoes and a Louis Vuitton bag to boot.
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Want to wear your leather jacket in the summertime? Hailey Bieber showed us how while heading to church in Beverly Hills on June 29, opting to pair hers with a white T-shirt and denim cutoffs. Finishing off this impossibly cool look? Black-and-white sneakers and a pair of tiny shades.
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What's more comfortable than leggings or bike shorts? Baggy sweat shorts. And if you're wondering how to wear them out in public this summer, Kendall Jenner graciously gave a tutorial after eating at Nobu in Malibu on June 26, pairing a pair of pale yellow shorts with a cropped gray tank worn underneath an unbuttoned light blue dress shirt. Finishing off this low-key look? A pair of black sneakers and thin dark sunglasses.
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Sienna Miller's has been on-point all summer long! Take her look at Wimbledon on July 3, for example. The beauty sported this sweet off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren Collection dress, complete with delicate lace accents, and opted for some edgy accessories to jazz it up: a black belt and snakeskin heeled sandals.
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We truly hope patterned pantashoes don't catch on this summer! Kim Kardashian stepped out in a wild skintight red, white and blue pair by Balenciaga and added a cropped white T-shirt while out in New York City on June 21.
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Don't be afraid of prints this summer! Gigi Hadid stepped out in New York City on June 15 in these amazing checkered trousers that cut at the ankle. She otherwise kept her look super simple, letting the pants have the spotlight, adding just a white sweater and chic pointy-toe slingback flats.
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We love a good pair of patterned coordinates, but Kristen Bell showed why proportions are so important as she arrived at the "Good Morning America" studios in New York City on June 20. This multicolored plaid pairing missed the mark because of an excess of fabric — those billowy sleeves with a peplum detail added to wide-legged pants felt like too much bold print. Despite not loving this busy ensemble, we did appreciate the dedication to the cheery shades with the addition of a lime green bag and tangerine pointy-toe pumps.
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Impossibly cool Lori Harvey served up a perfectly laid-back summer look in Los Angeles on June 21 — a white bralette with high-waisted crossover wide-legged denim and a billowy white unbuttoned blouse over top. Completing her summer-ready look? A sleek updo, dark sunglasses, tan Hermes sandals and a basket purse.
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Pants can make or break a look, as shown by Bella Hadid. The beauty stepped out in New York City on June 6 in these, well, very funky shiny skin-toned skintight pants. She added a tight white graphic tee and heeled boots for an overall confusing combination.
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Nicole Scherzinger showed that you can flawlessly incorporate your swimsuit into your summer fashion this year. The singer was spotted at a beach bar in Mykonos, Greece, on June 30 in these cute printed coordinates — a bikini top and matching high-waisted trousers in a bold red-and-white-patterned fabric.
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Hailey Bieber is one of the best dressed stars these days, so her off-duty super-casual outfits are typically fab. She's seen here in New York City on June 4 with husband Justin Bieber, in a bold orange monochromatic fit, furthering the baggy trouser trend, opting for a low-waisted olive green pair to which she added a cropped tank and chunky sneakers.
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Alessandra Ambrosio gave us a good example of casual layers as she stepped out in New York City on June 8. The model sported a beige Maria Vittoria buttoned-up vest with some wide-legged, high-waisted Magda Butrym trousers. She added the shoe of the season — chunky slides — from Bottega Veneta and some layered jewelry and a lime green Fendi bag to complete her polished look.
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Remember what we were saying about proportions? Gigi Hadid showed another example of doing it wrong while out and about in New York City on June 20. The model stepped out in a blue utility jacket worn atop a super-cropped white tank then added baggy brown low-slung trousers and a pair of high socks and sneakers for a confusing combo of cuts.
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Bust out those bike shorts! This athleisure staple is the perfect pick for a hot summer day, as exemplified by Bella Hadid in New York City on June 5. She added an unusual top — a striped cardigan only buttoned at the top — and slouchy socks and sneakers to complete her effortlessly cool summer look.
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Pantsuits aren't going anywhere, even in the warmer weather. Hailey Bieber showed off the right way to rock these coordinates with this camel suit by Sportmax. She elevated the simple suit with unique accessories — those two-tone Jimmy Choo heels are gorgeous — while out in New York City on June 15.
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Alessandra Ambrosio showed how to dress during that in-between hot and cool June weather. The model paired a pale green sweatshirt with comfy-looking white drawstring trousers and white Prada sandals while out in Los Angeles on June 9.
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Emily Ratajkowski rocked a cute cream matching three-piece set while out in New York City on June 11. The brunette beauty's ensemble included a bandeau, a jacket and high-waisted pants, which she finished off with white sneakers.
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Wide-legged denim is trending, and Katie Holmes showed how to wear the jeans while out in New York City on June 17. The actress tucked a white tank into her Chanel denim and topped her look with a structured and cropped black blazer. She accessorized with a chain belt, a quilted Chanel bag and black flats for a super-chic street style moment.
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Hailey Bieber embraced chic summer white in this sleek midi-length Jil Sander dress with an asymmetrical scooped neckline while out in New York City on June 15. The star added matching white slingback pumps, giving some great fashion inspiration for any dressier events on your social calendar this season.
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Another great example of a white-hot summer look? Jennifer Lopez's killer pantsuit paired with a sleek V-neck! The superstar added some major diamond earrings and platform silver sandals to complete this cute outfit she wore in New York City on June 8.
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White has seriously been trending this summer. Next up is Melissa McCarthy, who was spotted out and about in New York City on June 7 wearing a super-chic white shirt dress complete with a collar, cuffs and a button detail down the center. We love the way she added a Valentino belt and a pair of electric blue sandals for a bright pop of color.
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Josephine Skriver showed off the right way to rock athleisure coordinates while out in Los Angeles on June 14. The model sported a pale pink short-sleeved set from Joja paired with on-trend accessories: QUAY sunglasses, slouchy socks and chunky sneakers.
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Bella Hadid mastered summer layering in New York City on June 17, rocking high-waisted baggy and belted dark denim with a tucked-in white tank and a black checkered blouse. The unbuttoned top combined with the peek of a black lace bralette gave this one a more laid back vibe.
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