Sommer Ray Jumps On The 2016 Trend With Curve-Hugging Throwback Snap

Sommer Ray is officially embracing the internet’s latest nostalgia wave, and fans are absolutely here for it. As social media leans hard into throwback culture, the “2026 is the new 2016” trend is taking over feeds across Instagram and TikTok. Users are revisiting the era of Snapchat dog filters, iconic pop hits, and body-hugging fashion staples that defined a decade ago. Even celebrities have joined in, and now, Sommer Ray is adding her own stamp to the viral trend.

The fitness influencer and social media star turned heads this week after posting a sultry throwback-style snap that feels ripped straight from peak 2016 Instagram. In the photo, Ray poses outdoors in a fitted olive-green bodysuit, crouched low with one knee bent as her long, voluminous waves cascade over one shoulder. Ray leaned fully into the nostalgia in her caption, writing, “did someone say it’s 2016 again?!? my fav shoots from that era.” The post quickly racked up engagement, with fans flooding the comments to praise the model.

See all of the snaps here.

In a more recent post, Ray leaned into a more relaxed, beachy vibe while sitting barefoot in the sand beneath a shaded rock overhang. With her long hair flowing down her back, Ray appeared to be enjoying a quiet moment as she cracked open fresh fruit, with coconuts resting nearby. She kept the caption simple, writing, “some stuff,” while fans filled the comments with fire emojis, heart-eyes, and compliments like “You’re cute."

In another fan-favorite post, Ray turned up the heat indoors, posing in a plunging black one-piece that left little to the imagination. Perched confidently on the arm of a plush chair, Ray angled her body to show off her curves, with her curls cascading over one shoulder as she locked eyes with the camera. She captioned the shot, “photoshoot vibes for telegram."

In another standout snap, Ray kept things effortlessly cool while lounging poolside in a leopard-print bikini top paired with sheer black lace pants. Reclined on a sleek outdoor chair, the influencer struck a relaxed yet sultry pose, accessorizing with layered gold necklaces and her hair swept up into a messy bun. Holding a beverage in one hand, Ray gave the camera a smoldering look that gave off laid-back vacation energy.

She captioned the post, “just hanging out with my firstborn,” tagging her beauty brand. Fans were quick to react, flooding the comments with praise like “Always perfect,” “Stunning babe,” and “So beautiful."

Ray kept the nostalgic summer vibes going with a sun-soaked close-up snapped during her Cancun getaway. She captioned the post, “cannottt believe it’s already almost august,” capturing that bittersweet end-of-summer feeling fans know all too well. The comment section quickly echoed the sentiment, with followers chiming in on how fast time is flying and praising Ray’s beauty.

With every post, Sommer Ray continues to prove she knows how to keep fans locked in.