How to Get Ahead of the 2022 Fashion Trends
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Are you looking to make 2022 your most fashionable year yet but don’t know where to start? Glitter has you covered with some stylish recommendations and fashion trend predictions.
Flare Jeans
This will come as no surprise to any avid TikTok watchers: skinny jeans are quickly becoming a thing of the past. No matter if you are a millennial or are part of Gen-Z, you’ve probably shifted to looser, comfier styles since the beginning of the pandemic. If the thought of putting on skin-tight denim doesn’t sound appealing anymore, try opting for more forgiving silhouettes like flare jeans. This gray pair gives you the slimming effect of skinny jeans whilst having enough stretch and looseness at the bottom to feel comfortable and flattering, no matter your body type.
Matching Sets
What’s not to love? They’re effortless and chic, you save time on coordinating, and when you buy them together, you can even get multiple items that you can separate for other looks! Shrug sets are especially great because they offer a versatile all-day look: take off the shrug sleeve for more breathability or put it back on if you’re feeling cool. These are good for creating “off-duty” streetwear or day-to-night looks, too. You can pick up this cozy cable-knit shrug and pair it with the matching camisole and skirt for a sleek look or joggers for a more casual one.
Blazers
You’ve seen them all over social media, especially if you follow Hailey Bieber, so you know that even if the world is transitioning back to in-person events: the blazer doesn’t have to be reserved for business people. They can be dressed up, dressed down, worn in the day or evening, and in all weathers! For an even edgier look, try this sustainable faux-leather blazer.
Fancy Shoulders
While quarantine may not have given many people opportunities to dress up or go out in a formal sense: there’s no time like the present. Blouses or dresses with embellishments like puffs, frills, or embroidery provide an easy way to transition more delicate or formal pieces into your everyday wardrobe. Blouses like this are especially versatile as an elegant everyday look or a business casual one.
Cut-Outs
For those willing to allow a little daring into their style, cut-outs can make even a subtle outfit more fun and alluring. You can have the option of being as bold or understated as you wish, with bigger cut-outs for the bold or smaller ones for the more understated. In this way, it’s true that both “less is more” and “the more, the merrier.” For a more understated look, try this beautiful olive-green dress with cut-outs accentuating the waist.
Mini-Skirts
Last but certainly not least is the iconic mini-skirt. This statement piece was a hallmark of the Y2K and 90s eras of fashion, and as these style decades have resurfaced, so has the mini-skirt become a staple for updating those trends. The easiest way to do this is to wear them high-waisted, but for an even fresher update for this look, you can bring in non-traditional materials such as corduroy or even a curved hem shape. This burnt orange corduroy skirt perfectly fits the mini look as well as presents a freshness with its slightly structured yet soft fabric—-,and it even has a beautiful matching oversized jacket.
For even more emerging fashion trends for 2022, see what’s hot off the press here.
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