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These are the questionable trends where you tell yourself
that you will never be seen dead ... Fast forward a few months and frantically
Google options for your size. And, before you know it, you're splurging on
multiple color combinations, so deep is your new but old love trend.
Whether it's a cut-down version from the 70s, 80s or 90s,
the familiarity makes you want to, well, try again and you'll see how it fits.
It's like the charm of a bad ex, but without making you feel guilty. Unless you
look at your bank account.
"Designers have responded to [recent] political
uncertainties in different ways,"
says Coco Chan,
director of womenswear at Stylebop.com. “Some have made provocative statements
through slogan T-shirts. Others have opted for fantasy and nostalgia, that is,
they have resurrected trends such as oversized ruffles and disco boots.
It is the comeback looks that have returned to mainstream
fashion. Beginner or repeat offender? Regardless, these trends are worth a take
two (disclaimer: we think ...).
SHORTS
Britney around 1999 defended crop tops for the first time.
Now they're back, doing sit-ups, our number one prop * groans and pushes back
the cookie tin *. The crop tops of 2017 come in a variety of shapes, from
dangerously high sub-breasts (hello, singles) to more portable tummy scrapers.
"The crop top isn't just for Little Mix groupies,"
says Josh Newis-Smith, InStyle fashion and celebrity director. "With
Michelle Obama even toying with one, it can be formalized with a touch overlay,
becoming the latest girl power trend this year."
How to wear one, even if you don't have abs like J-Lo? Be
strategic with this belly button exposure. "Nobody likes fashion
shows," Josh warns. “If you are wearing a crop top with your tummy
visible, always cover the bottom half. Or try combining more formal clothes.
Alex Zivatar
FROUFROUS
Meet your muse of fashion 2017 ... the flamenco dancer emoji
(aka "going out"), because the 80s baubles are back. It is not
necessary to apply Wallflowers.
The mega ruffles, worn forcefully and clearly, are her short
cut to a flamboyant outfit, day or night. Their exaggerated proportions too =
Instagram instant likes.
But a word of caution if you're styling your ruffles and
don't want to look like a retro boudoir doll: "Ruffles add volume, so you
have to be careful to balance proportions to flatter your figure," says
Chan. .
“Play with the volume up or down, never both, so the
fabric doesn't swallow you. "
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
You don't have to have "niche" interests to commit
to some PVC, or "vinyl" if you want to sound more streety. Fabric so
shiny that you can actually see your reflection has found a place beyond the
kinky stuff of Fifty Shades.
"I love the vinyl and PVC trend, it looks so stylish
and edgy," says writer and stylist Alexandra Fullerton. "I wore Jamie
vinyl jeans from Topshop during London Fashion Week with an army surplus shirt
and pink Saint Laurent heels, and I've never gotten so many compliments!"
The way she designs her PVC is very important so that she
looks less like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, more "yes" like
Angelina Jolie in repose. "The best way to use vinyl is to dress casually,
so it doesn't look like a Halloween costume," advises Alexandra.
“Distressed denim, khaki twill, or chunky fabrics are the perfect complement to
a super sexy fabric. "
SLOGAN T-SHIRT
From the simple Gucci "Gucci" logo to the
suggestive "We should all be feminists" Dior logo (endorsed by Rihanna
and J-Law), '80s-style slogan T-shirts have an m-o-m-e-n-t.
Don't say it with flowers, say it with a t-shirt. Expressing
yourself through a slogan engraved on her bust is the way to go for 2021.
"Slogan T-shirts never left my wardrobe," says
style blogger Alexandra Stedman of the-Frugality.com. "Basic T-shirts are
very easy to wear from top to bottom, and a logo just adds a little more
interest."
Think outside the box and wear your slogan tee to dress like a cool girl. Alex says, “My favorite way to dress is the J.Crew style - wear it to trim an otherwise 'dainty' garment, like a sequined skirt. "