The last year has been an odd time in fashion. With the on-going pandemic and its ensuing global lockdown, fashion hasn’t had the right chance to thrive in the outdoors. As the world is opening up now, there’s been a drastic shift in the traditional season trends. They have moved from more darker and heavier styles to vibrant and more optimistic ones. While the idea of nostalgia is still being pursued, its iterations are revived in refreshing renditions and modern aesthetics. We list down some ways you can incorporate it into your wardrobe from Nykaa Fashion:
Saturated Colours
Wearing bright and bold colours can bring a lot of joy. Colour therapy, like that, is a key feature of dopamine dressing, something we could all use right now, especially after a year of dressing down in neutral slacks. Incorporate the trend into your wardrobe by starting off with simple, bold and primary and secondary colours, such as reds, yellows, blues and greens. Then, branch out into slightly more off-kilter shades such as rust, mustard, lavender, hot pink and more.
Tonal Dressing
The next best way to experiment with all these happy hues is by wearing them in tonally differing permutations and combinations. A slightly lighter or darker shade of the same colour can add dimensions effortlessly to your outfit. Autumn/winter are the best seasons to try this trend since you can wear these colours on different layers of clothing. However, be aware that the trend is not the same as colour-blocking, so try picking colours from the same colour palettes. Also, don’t be afraid to mix in prints in the same colour palette.
Y2K
The revival of Y2K fashion trends has been a bit of a phenomenon. The way social media and pop culture have proliferated these seductive trends such as mini skirts, mid-riff flosses, low-rise jeans, chain belts and more, has been welcomed after the long reign of minimalist, scandi-cool styles. When trying these styles, don’t be afraid to experiment with the most unlikeliest of combinations, and draw your style inspiration from pop icons from the early ‘00s such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and more.
Carry-Alls
Since we’ve begun stepping out more and more often, it’s no surprise that large bags and carry-alls are all the craze again. These capacious bags have the space to hold it all in, from the many bottles of sanitizers you may be carrying, to other knick-knacks you didn’t think you’d want to keep around with you in the new normal — there’s space for everything.
Knitwear
Autumn and winter aren’t the seasons to be without some knitwear. But unlike the usual, chunky knits that have become commonplace every season, we’re opting for more lightweight and easy-going kinds. Think cable-knits sweater vests, layers like cardigans that sit classically and accessories such as beanies that can be put on in a jiffy.
