Summer style mistakes to skip in 2025 - Andre Tan's expert fashion advice
Andre Tan (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Famous Ukrainian designer Andre Tan shared his advice on which summer trends to avoid if you don't want to look ridiculous. Some of these trends are considered trendy but can seriously spoil the impression you give.
The fashion designer emphasized that some trends should be approached with caution.
"Yes, yes, not all summer trends are a good choice. So take a look at which items can ruin even the best outfit," Tan noted.
Transparent fabrics
The first trend Andre Tan advises caution with is total transparency.
"Yes, lightness is part of summer, but when everything—absolutely everything-is visible, including underwear, that's far from what we call aesthetic," he emphasized.
It's better to choose semi-transparent elements or pair sheer skirts with basic T-shirts, tops, or bodysuits.
Clothes from transparent fabrics (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Shiny fabrics
Second on the list are shiny fabrics, if you wear them during the day.
"This includes satin, sequins, metallics—all great, but not under the blazing sun. And definitely not in the morning at a café," Tan highlighted.
Save the shine for the evening, and choose matte and soft textures for daytime looks.
Shine and metallics (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Ultra-short minis
According to the designer, you should also be careful with extremely short shorts and skirts.
"Mini shorts or skirts always carry the risk of overdoing it. If every move requires constant control, it's probably not your ideal look. Better go for a medium length—it's beautiful and confident," the stylist advised.
Ultra-short minis (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Excessive decoration
The fourth trend Tan advises caution with is excessive decoration in outfits.
"Clothes with too many ruffles, rhinestones, cutouts, and bows can overload your look. It's better to choose and focus on a single accent in your outfit to appear stylish and elegant," Andre Tan emphasized.
Excessive decoration in looks (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Who is Andre Tan
Andre Tan is a Ukrainian fashion designer known for his brand ANDRE TAN and for participating in Ukrainian and international fashion weeks.
He began attending sewing and tailoring classes at the age of 11. After school, he entered the Kharkiv Textile College and later the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design.
Since 2002, he has regularly participated in Ukrainian Fashion Week, and in 2003, he opened his own design studio in Kyiv.
In 2020, he founded his trademark ANDRE TAN.
