Happening all the time, fashion trends are shaped by runways, street style and the changing cultural sentiments. Though personal style will always remain the most important factor, it’s good to be aware of wider trends to freshen up a wardrobe and give new style ideas. Let’s take a quick look at some of the major fashion trends of today.
Nostalgic Revivals With a Modern Twist
Some of the trends today are inspired by the trends of the previous decades, but with a modernized silhouette and material of the times. Trench coats and structured blazers are making a comeback with some modern embellishments, providing a familiar look with new styles.
Bold, Structured Tailoring
Power dressing style from the old days is back with sharper shoulders and more structured silhouettes. Blazers that are too large, as well as padded outerwear, are providing more shape and definition to either a casual or professional outfit.
Asymmetric Details
Flattering hemlines, one-shoulder necklines and angled elements are still trending, helping to add a bit of drama to simple designs. This look is a good way to keep a vintage look while adding a modern flair.
Use bright and cozy color schemes.Choose warm and rich colours.
Cherry red, chocolate brown and burgundy are classic accent colors that are being utilised to give a deeper and warmer touch, and are applied sparingly in accessories or perhaps even a single statement piece much more often than in head-to-toe looks. These shades complement neutral bottoms such as cream, charcoal and classic denim.
Here are some suggestions for fabrics with texture and/or tactile qualities:
That’s a pattern that’s cropping up in several areas, from hats to tops and skirts. Layering a satin fabric with a more comfortable fabric is another trend in styling a simple outfit, for example, pairing a satin dress with a sweater.
Sporty, Functional Layering
Sportswear styles are becoming sleeker and more versatile and are continuing to influence everyday wear, much like athletic-inspired pieces. A functional piece, such as a lightweight jacket or structured knit, paired with a more casual basic, will make for an elevated casual-cool look.
The capsule wardrobe is back and it has arrived in a big way.The capsule wardrobe is back and it’s back in a big way.
With the increasing popularity of sustainability and conscious shopping, many are turning to curated closet essentials and quality basics. It’s a strategy of buying less often and choosing more solid items that will work for many different looks.
Pair them with simple, minimalist accessories to create a statement.
Many of the current fashion trends focus on accessories — a statement purse, an unusual shoe, or a striking hat — and updating a basic ensemble without purchasing major wardrobe pieces.
Trends are great when they suit you, but what do you do if they don’t?Trends are great when they fit, but what if they don’t?
Start Small
Adding a trend, such as a textured scarf or accent color accessory, can give the designer freedom to experiment without completely embracing a trend they are not used to.
Use existing conceptual building blocks to create new concepts.
Most of the trends that are happening these days can be done in an existing wardrobe with minor additions without having to make a huge change, which makes it easier to keep up with the Joneses but not spending a ton of money.
Final Thoughts
Nostalgic styles and influences, bold cuts and looks and mindful, eco-friendly selections are all serving to define modern wardrobes today. It’s possible to always keep a wardrobe current and up-to-date, even while adhering to a personal sense of style, so long as current trends are introduced in a selective way, whether that means the use of color, texture or a single statement piece.
