Terry Cloth Has Become the Staple of Summer

Paris Hilton in Los Angeles in 2011.
Paris Hilton in Los Angeles in 2011. Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (1442988b)

Do you remember Juicy Couture terry cloth tracksuits or tube dresses? Well, terry cloth is officially back in and we’re seeing it everywhere—it’s become a summer staple. It’s breathable, cool, and trendy, making it the perfect staple to add to your wardrobe as the temperatures continue to rise.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise this fabric is having a moment this year as 2021 has been all about everything Y2K. If your favorite early ’00s celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Rihanna, or Hilary Duff wore it—it’s trendy again. Like velour is winter’s fabric, terry cloth is summer’s fabric and it’s ideal for a hot, sticky day.

Terry cloth instantly makes any outfit much cooler. We’re talking about matching sets, dresses, rompers, bucket hats, crop tops, shorts, bikinis—terry cloth is officially taking over. Perfect for a beach day or brunch with the girls, the fabric couldn’t be any more stylish and practical.

It looks great in neutral colors like blacks, browns, tans, and whites as well as bright patterns and colors. It also fits perfectly into the preppy trend, with polo terry cloth minidresses, being a total ode to the early ’00s as well as very modern.