Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Volume 5: Issue 6: June 2026

“This is June, the month of grass and leaves . . . already the aspens are trembling again, and a new summer is offered me.” ―Henry David Thoreau

Get Ready for Summer

I just learned that there are two days considered the first day of summer. As a former earth science teacher, I consider the first day of summer to be on the summer solstice, June 21, 2026. But, there is also a meteorological summer defined as June 1st – August 31st. Either way, June is the beginning of summer. Days are longer and warmer, school vacation starts, and the summer clothes have come out of storage.

Capri pants and shorts for women

As you put away your heavy sweaters, take out your shorter pants and shorts.

From People: Jennifer Lopez’s Cropped Pants Are a Great Summer Alternative If You Don’t Like Shorts — Get Her Look from $7

From Who What Wear: Board Shorts Are Trending—Here’s How My Favorite Fashion Girls Are Styling Them

Shorts for men

From Forbes: Best Shorts For Men 2026: The 9 Pairs To Wear All Summer

From The Wall Street Journal: The Best Men’s Shorts to Keep You Cool and Stylish All Summer

Go Sports!

June has a lot of sporting events to watch, including the NBA and NHL playoffs and World Cup games. Whether or not you enjoy watching sports, you can dress sporty.

If you’re looking to dress up your sportwear looks for the games:

From Purewow: Lace, Satin and Soccer Jerseys: We’re Having a FIFArina Summer

From Elle: How Fashion Girls Are Wearing Athletic Shorts This Summer

Notes on Watching

To see lists of new, returning, and noteworthy movies and series, read: Notes on Watching

Events

Pride Month From GBH: The big list of 2026 Pride events in Boston and beyond

First day of summer (June 1st and/or June 21st)

Juneteenth on June 19th. From USA Today: What is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday in 2026?

The World Cup will take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. Keep in mind your city might be affected by an influx of fans. See the host city list.

From Time: Everything to Know About the Three World Cup Opening Ceremonies

From GBH: World Cup Boston

Father’s Day on June 21st. From GQ: The Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to a Father