The world may end in 2012 and personal style may be not so important when doomsday hits, but if we do survive, there are some trends that are long overdue to fade away and die with the coming apocalypse. Also, there are those trends that are just so great that they are to die for. Whether you’re decked out in sequins and partying it up for your last hour before the meteor hits or you’re throwing on some neon to distract the aliens during their invasion, these trends are either killer or need to be killed.
Trends to Die For
Shimmer and Shine
It’s the holiday season and everywhere you turn there are sequins, rhinestones and metallics galore. Embrace your inner Katy Perry and don’t be afraid of a little sparkle. Try a V-neck with sequin sleeves, a piece that can easily transition from day to night with the right styling. Glittery ballet flats are a statement piece and can be worn to class or to a holiday party. You can even accessorize your nails with some rhinestone nail stickers. Go wild with shimmer and sequins. See if you can shine brighter than those twinkling Christmas lights.
Loafers
Whether you call it a loafer or a smoking flat, this trend is slipping its way on feet everywhere. A woman’s take on menswear, the loafer is the perfect shoe for comfort and style. You can keep it simple with a black suede loafer or add some silver studs or black skulls to funk them up. These flats even come in a variety of prints. Wear them with navy skinny jeans and a white button-up and sleeves rolled up to your elbows for a casual but cute look to class. Going out? Try a studded pair with leather pants, a shimmery top and a blazer. This look is chic and comfy and you’ll be sure to get a lot of use out of this trend.
Studs
I would probably stud everything if I could. You can get just about any accessory or article of clothing with studs now: backpacks, ballet flats, ankle boots, leather jackets, blouses and even jean shorts. Have fun with studs as they can take a rather simple outfit and add both style and edge. My favorite studded accessory at the moment is shoes. I have several studded ballet flats in black, gunmetal and nude. There’s something empowering about wearing dangerous footwear. ust be careful not to hurt yourself with these weapon-like accessories.
Peplum
This trend is all over the runways and has been seen on countless celebrities. It is ultra feminine with a nod to the 1940s. A peplum is an overskirt that can be attached to a fitted dress, skirt, shirt or jacket. It emphasizes the waist making the figure flattering but also deemphasizes your hips when worn as a pencil skirt or dress. This trend is often on the dressier side, making it the perfect choice for any holiday party.
Leather
You don’t have to be a cool kid or a biker to rock a lot of leather. Leather, both real and faux, is everywhere now and on more than just accessories. From pencil skirts to peplum tops, dresses and jackets, ranging in color from black to navy to tan, leather is hot. Rock a navy leather tank dress with a gemstone belt for an edgier holiday party look. Motorcycle and bomber jackets are bigger than ever now. Wear them with a floral dress and lace-up boots for a grungy yet girly ’90s look or with a white v-neck and jeans to look like a Ramones fangirl.
Trends That Need to Die
Leggings as Pants
This needs to stop. Plain and simple. Leggings are meant to be worn underneath clothes; they look great under tunics, dresses, skirts and shorts but by themselves, they are just not meant to be. Without another piece of clothing to cover your derrière, leggings are simply unflattering. Unless in the dance studio or used as pajamas, refrain from exposing yourself under the cover of this “undergarment.” Want the same comfort of leggings? Opt for yoga pants instead and make sure to wear the right underwear to avoid the awful VPL (visible panty line).
Flip Flops with Everything
Nothing ruins a cute outfit more than a pair of flips flops. Accessories make an outfit and the wrong accessories can ruin one. Just as bad as wearing leggings as pants is wearing flip flops with everything. Flip flops are great for the beach, the pool and those dress down days. But when you’re wearing a flowy black maxi dress with your hair and makeup done to perfection, flips flops just don’t make sense. Yes, they are comfortable, but there are plenty of other comfortable and more stylish shoes out there. I live in ballet flats; they’re perfect for going to class or shopping and with so many options, they can easily be worn day and night. Sandals are another great option too. So ditch the flip flops and step into some stylish kicks.
Neon
Neon, I’m sorry, but you’ve overstayed your welcome. I enjoyed your visit from the ‘80s, and you’re probably the only fashion trend from that era I will ever embrace, but a few seasons have passed since you made your comeback and now it’s time to say farewell. You’re in my face and hurting my eyes. You’re a bit obnoxious. You really should only be worn for a late night bike ride to keep riders safe. But during the day, you’re so distracting, you might cause injury. So go back to the ‘80s, neon, or at least to the back of our closets.
Crop Tops (worn the wrong way)
I like crop tops, I really do. Worn with high-waist shorts or skirts, crop tops are really stylish. But they make it on this list because whenever I see a crop top these days, it is worn the wrong way. Showing your entire belly (toned or not) to your biology class is not flattering or attractive. Peeks of skin are okay and can be sexy, which is why high-waist shorts work so well with this trend. Full on skin baring is not. Bloated after a filling lunch? A crop top and cutoff shorts probably wouldn’t be your best option. Wear crop tops the right way to avoid being trend roadkill.
“Ugh, I can see your bra…”
I work in a lingerie store and am constantly surrounded by gorgeous bras and bustiers. For the holiday season, we unveiled a collection of limited shimmer bras that are so pretty, one could not help but want to show them off. However, bras are undergarments. Unless you’re Lady Gaga or it’s Halloween, keep your bra under your clothes and out of sight. I’ve seen too many Facebook pictures of girls in lace tank tops with pink bras peeking out underneath. Stay classy and keep your undergarments hidden. Sexy is leaving some room for imagination.
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