These 16 Products Will Convince You to Try This Summer's "Tomato Girl" Aesthetic
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It's a tomato-girl summer, and we're just living in it. For years, summer trends have been dominated by familiar foods with aesthetic appeal and even better PR. Take, for example, lemons, which have appeared on many a citrus-themed sundress. Then cherries had their moment in the sun, with Sydney Sweeney releasing a viral cherry bikini as part of her Frankies Bikinis collection. This year, however, the tides are turning in a very savory direction, and social media is eating it up.
Meet the "tomato girl." An admittedly unappetizing name for what is ultimately just an eccentric take on summer's most overlooked fruit. The trend champions a true underdog . . . perhaps not the first item we would've foreseen overtaking the farmer's-market-to-fashion pipeline, but our edible it-girl nonetheless.
In essence, the "tomato girl" aesthetic revolves around high-quality basics, romantic details inspired by the Mediterranean, and of course, a distinct red, white, and green color palette. (Think: fragrant pasta sauce on the Amalfi coast, or a picnic on a particularly sunny day.) As one beauty creator on TikTok explained, her "tomato girl" look was inspired by "a summer in Italy basking in the sun or tending home grown vegetables in colorful floral dresses."
But while the tomato girls are already coming in hot this summer, not everyone is entirely on board. "Unless it's sweaty girl or sweaty mom, I don't want to hear it — I don't want to hear about your basket of tomatoes," another TikTok user said (and it is, indeed, a very sweaty summer). Still, the undeniable originality at the core of the "tomato girl" aesthetic might just make it the best summer trend yet.
Shop some of our favorite "tomato girl" pieces ahead, and see if we can convince you to give tomatoes the sartorial chance they deserve.
Reformation Tomato Corset
Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Top ($148)
This corset top, aptly named after a type of pasta, perfectly embodies the "tomato girl" trend with dreamy lace details and plenty of ripe tomatoes.
Lisa Says Gah! Food Pants
Lisa Says Gah! Robyn Jean in Italian Summer Ivory ($188)
Tomatoes are just one part of this full-on feast. If these colorful pants weren't enough, the look can be made complete with a matching tote bag.
Princess Polly Tomato Maxi Skirt
Princess Polly Vineyard Maxi Skirt ($55)
This maxi skirt is the epitome of "tomato girl" elegance, proving just how sophisticated print can look.
Free People Ivory Minidress
Free People Rendezvous Me Mini ($88)
You won't find any literal tomatoes on this white minidress, but the sweet simplicity of the design emulates "tomato girl" energy.
Yellow the Label Fruit Tee
Yellow the Label Fruitstand Tee ($78)
Tomatoes are indeed considered a fruit, and just in case you forgot, this colorful shirt is here to remind you.
Anthropologie Striped Shirt
Maeve Silky Striped Button-Down in Green ($98)
Another summer staple, this striped blouse draws inspiration from the tomato aesthetic without making it too obvious.
Farm Rio Embroidered Midi Dress
Farm Rio Cross Stitch Toucan Embroidery Midi Dress ($320)
There are flowers embroidered on this midi dress instead of tomatoes, but the rustic features and lace detailing is still consistent with the aesthetic.
Yellow the Label Fruit Shorts
Yellow the Label Market Recycled Linen Shorts ($108)
All your favorite fruits and vegetables in one place (tomatoes included, of course).
Sister Jane Shirt Dress
Sister Jane Penny Bead Embellished Shirt in Ivory ($103)
Technically from the menswear section, this sophisticated shirt can be worn as a dress for the ultimate "tomato girl" feel.
Reformation Linen Pants
Reformation Vesta Pant in Blood Orange ($198)
Every tomato girl needs a good pair of matching pants, and we love these ones from Reformation.
Lisa Says Gah! Black Food Shorts
Lisa Says Gah! Evan Short in Italian Summer Black ($158)
It doesn't all have to be white, green, and red. The darker version of "tomato girl" summer is already available to order thanks to these Lisa Says Gah! shorts.
Princess Polly Food Button Down
Princess Polly Luncheon Shirt Multi ($45)
Food-core makes for a great summer outfit, and this effortless button down is the proof.
Djerf Avenue Berry Dress
Djerf Avenue Go Slow Dress in Summer Berries ($71)
Not technically tomatoes, but another dress tomato girls will definitely love for summer, featuring all your favorite summer fruits.
Yellow the Label Linen Set
Yellow the Label Primavera Linen Embroidered Set ($119)
Yellow the Label got the "tomato girl" memo with this simple linen set and bright red embroidery.
Lisa Says Gah! Tomato Tee
Lisa Says Gah! Alex Tee in Bianco Pomodoro ($68)
Make any "tomato girl" outfit stand out with a baby tomato tee.
Farm Rio Tomato Midi Dress
Farm Rio Tomato Midi Dress ($255)
Tomatoes once again proving they have what it takes to be summer's biggest trend with a show-stopping midi dress.