20 Tropical Trends to Wear This Summer

Apr 28, 2014

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining more often… we get it, you’re dreaming of summer and tropical destinations. You may not able to hop on a plane and immerse yourself in salty sea air, sandy beaches and ukulele music right now, but you can still bring a little bit of the tropics to you. Check out these 20 print pieces we’ve gathered up to help make that dream a close reality, and be prepared to feel like you’re living the shore life (vicariously, of course).

1. Tropical Forest Short ($66): We don’t often see colors like teal and brown in tropical prints, but we are digging the combo.

2. Dream Tropic Trouser Pant ($41): We’re crazy about this wild choice. These pants provide a fab excuse to bust out your favorite crop top for the day.

3. Leather Trim Print Shirt ($275): A second surprising combo right off the bat. Black and white pairs beautifully with this lightweight, flowy top, perfect for steamy summer nights.

4. Hawaiian Tropic Headband ($16): Spruce up your ‘do with this sweet accessory. We’re seeing this headband coming in handy on those mornings when we just don’t feel like doing our messy hair.

5. Paradise Black Tropical Print Dress ($88): Tigers on your torso! Warm spring and summer days are calling this dress’s name. Rock this at the beach, for a day of shopping or out on the town.

6. India Tropical Floral Shirred Maxi Dress ($32): This maxi is a great transition piece as well. Sport it as a pool cover up by day, and throw on a bold necklace and wedges to go out at night.

7. Tropical Palm Print Pants ($123): Spend your whole summer in these lightweight palm tree pants, especially since black and white goes with everything!

8. Kendel Cat Eye Sunglasses ($25): Sweet shades are a super easy way to give your look a quick boost, and these definitely do just that.

9. Dress in Tropical Print ($204): The muted colors in this drop-waist dress make for a mellow, relaxed look. Plus… pockets!

10. Botanical Corset Bikini ($28): What better way to bring the tropics to life than with bright colors and floral prints?

11. Liz Romper ($195): If you were swooning over the look of a romper before, this one will make you go absolutely ape! The stunning royal blue and bright florals make this tropical print piece a must-have.

12. Bellfield Tropical Print Espadrille Shoes ($38): Here are your new go-to shoes when you need a little color boost.

13. Zuma Flamingo Tropical Print Scarf ($15): Bird’s the word when you spice up a white tee with a flamingo-printed scarf.

14. Tropical Floral Bodycon Dress ($15): This dress hugs in all the right places and is a super steal at only $15!

15. Cami Jumpsuit in Tropical Print ($104): Resort much? If you’re looking to rock the jumpsuit look, can we suggest this print-astic pick?

16. Hybrid Short ($137): High-waisted shorts with a fun pattern? Sold!

17. Kimchi Blue Palm Tree Print Fold Over Clutch ($29): The day clutch is one of fashion’s hottest spring trends, and this palm tree pick will definitely keep you in style.

18. T-Shirt Dress in Tropical Hibiscus Print ($72): Ah, the t-shirt dress, forever keeping us fashionable and comfy.

19. Blazer in Tropical Print ($104): Pair this with some white denim to really make the pattern stand out. This jacket could snazz up any basic jeans and tee outfit in an instant.

20. Tropical Print Skater Dress With Belt ($42): Let’s be honest, we all love a good fit-and-flare dress. And this one comes with a chic belt that features a bow!

Which of these tropical pieces caught your eye? What are some of your other favorite warm weather prints? Leave us your thoughts in the comments below.

Why Timothée Chalamet Abandoned “Good Friend” Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ Method For Bob Dylan Role

Austin Butler as Elvis, Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, and now Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan — there will never be enough biopics for me! (The real question is when are we going to get a Taylor Swift movie?). When pictures from the set of the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, hit Twitter, I had to do a double take because Timothée Chalamet looks so much like the musician I couldn't believe my eyes! You can watch the A Complete Unknown trailer here.

Timothée is going to be joined by Met Gala queen Elle Fanning, as well as Top Gun superstar Monica Barbaro. Here's everything you need to know about the movie — and our favorite Bob Dylan songs to listen to while you wait for its release.

Keep reading to see the latest updates from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Timothée Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown, coming to theaters December 25, 2024.
He's joined by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
The movie follows Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s as he rises to fame and later shifts from folk to rock'n'roll.

Did Timothée Chalamet take inspiration from Austin Butler’s Elvis?

Timothée Chalamet recently revealed that while he originally wanted to approach A Complete Unknown by taking direct inspiration from Bob Dylan, he quickly changed his tone...so to speak. "Somebody once said to me, you can't make a movie about a painter because it's not interesting to watch paint dry," he says in People's exclusive video. "Bob has that element because he's not one of these forward-facing musicians."

While Timmy saw Natalie Portman a sequence in Jackie "step-for-step exactly what Jackie did," and paid attention to "all this stuff that I saw my good friend Austin Butler crush it with on Elvis," he quickly realized "I gotta do none of this because this is not my style."

"Bob did not have a vocal coach," he continues. "He had two bottles of red wine and four packs of cigarettes. There's no way to impersonate that." One of my favorite things about biopics is seeing how a well-known actor portrays a recognizable figure. And you can see Timothée Chalamet's interpretation of Bob Dylan in theaters December 25!

Monica Barbaro Sings Her Heart Out

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We got a look at Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was one of the first major artists in the 1960s to record Bob Dylan's music!

I was super impressed to learn Timothée showed up and sang live for the film. "It was important for me to play and sing on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live," he says in a video from People. "Many of the artists through American pop culture that had the balls to turn their back on what was expected of them, that moment started with Bob. His words are relevant; 'Times They are A Changing' ' is relevant, 'Blowin' in the Wind' is relevant."

Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet In "A Complete Unknown"

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Elle Fanning totally embodies the late '60s vibe in this fall outfit. The bold maroon blazer, the long straight hair, and the striped turtleneck — I love it all! Elle is starring this Bob Dylan movie as Sylvie Russo, a university student and artist Bob falls for in the '60s.

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Thanks to some onset leaks, we also got a glimpse of the movie's version of The Freewheelin'! Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet look incredible as Sylvia Russo and Bob Dylan. I'm a sucker for any kind of recreation, so seeing this new version of the classic record cover is incredible!!

The First Pictures From Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

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Timothée Chalamet has totally transformed into Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown. And when I saw the pictures of Timothée carrying the guitar my jaw dropped!! He completely engrossed himself in Wonka and Dune 2 and I'm so excited to see him do the same for this Bob Dylan movie.

What is the movie about Bob Dylan called?

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A Complete Unknown Plot

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan movie is called A Complete Unknown. The movie filmed around New York City in the spring of 2024, and James Mangold is serving as director (you might recognize his name from Logan, Girl, Interrupted, and Walk the Line). The movie will cover the period during the 1960s when Bob Dylan shifted from folk to rock'n'roll, changing the face of pop culture (and culture in general, TBH), forever.

"When that movie finally comes out, people are going to be shocked because you're going to think you're hearing Bob Dylan sing," vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE. "[Timothée Chalamet] just has this uncanny ability to not impersonate, but really breathe life into it. He's embodying Bob Dylan and what he was like at that age."

Who else is in A Complete Unknown with Timothée Chalamet?

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A Complete Unknown Cast

The A Complete Unknown cast is incredible! Alongside Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, we'll see Top Gun: Maverick's Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax.

When is the Bob Dylan movie coming out?

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A Complete Unknown Release Date

A Complete Unknown will hit theaters on December 25, 2024. And since Timothée Chalamet has been seen in turtlenecks, hats, and jackets on set, this sounds like the perfect cozy movie to me!

I always need some brand new music to listen to once the weather gets chilly, and I will for sure be listening to anything Timothée records.

What song did Bob Dylan write for a movie?

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Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the 2000 movie Wonder Boys, which starred Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. This Bob Dylan song ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Songand the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song!

"Knockin' On Heaven's Door," which is arguably the singer's most popular track, was released two months after the 1973 premiere of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid as a part of the film's soundtrack.

What are some other Bob Dylan songs to listen to?

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I totally agree that one of the best Bob Dylan songs is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," but "Blowin' In The Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are also great songs to listen to if you're a new Bob Dylan fan. So far, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is my personal favorite song.

His style is the perfect blend of rock and folk that reminds me of summer picnics and walks in the woods. His sound also reportedly inspired Taylor Swift's Folklore!

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Renée Zellwegger & Leo Woodall Prove Age Gaps Are Sexy In 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Trailer

If you're a rom-com fan who also can't get enough of Jane Austen's books, you've probably seen the Bridget Jones movies. The story (which is loosely based on Pride & Prejudice) follows the titular Bridget Jones, a 30-something who sets out on a mission to improve herself over the course of a year while she looks for a partner. And, in true romantic movie form, she keeps a diary the whole time. Not only can we rewatch the original trilogy as many times as we want, but we're also getting a fourth movie! Here's everything we know about Bridget Jones 4.