These 6 “anti-trends” will soon be fashionable again

We all know the struggle of wanting to indulge in the latest trends, but worrying about their longevity; what if we told you that the right seasonal trends can be timeless? The trick is shopping carefully for pieces that integrate seamlessly into your personal wardrobe. We’re talking about so-called “anti-trends”: pieces that might not be on your radar but when styled correctly, can enhance your look and make it cool.

A guest is seen wearing a gold chain necklace, a white long sleeves long dress, a beige suede sequins bag, black leather ballerinas outside the Rabanne show during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

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Anti-trends are those classic pieces that always end up coming back: cigarette jeans, ruffled blouses, midi skirts…
Read on to find more anti-trend items and how to style them for a chic yet modern look.

Anti-trend #1: A maxi dress and flats

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The contrast between the flats and the maxi dress is what makes this outfit pop: loafers or ballet flats will create a very chic tension with your fluid maxi dress.

AllSaints

Polyester Aude Ruffle Maxi Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Pink

Delivery: free

£199.00

AllSaints

-60%

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Ganni

Velvet jersey midi dress Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£130.00 ~~£325.00~~

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-60%

AllSaints

Womens Linen Skylar Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, Size: UK 16/US 12 White

Delivery: free

£103.20 ~~£259.00~~

AllSaints

-30%

Rotate

Embellished mesh maxi dress Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£224.00 ~~£320.00~~

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Charles & Keith

Gertrude Mesh Mary Jane Flats Black

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

Charles & Keith

Steve Madden

Olyvia-P Flat Shoe PEARL MULTI White

Delivery: £3.95

£71.99

Steve Madden

-30%

Charles & Keith

Chain-Link Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats Black

Delivery: £4.00

£41.30 ~~£59.00~~

Charles & Keith

-30%

Ganni

Eyelets Jewel faux leather ballet flats Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£203.00 ~~£290.00~~

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Anti-trend #2: Ruffle blouses

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The epitome of Scandi style, a plain-coloured ruffle blouse adds depth and sophistication to any minimal look. When paired with baggy jeans, it gives ease and femininity.

-55%

Liu Jo

floral-print tie-neck blouse - Pink

Delivery: £10.00

£117.00 ~~£262.00~~

FARFETCH

-60%

AllSaints

Polyester Penny Wrap Over Shirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Blue

Delivery: free

£52.00 ~~£129.00~~

AllSaints

-30%

Karl Lagerfeld

mesh ruffle blouse - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£239.00 ~~£342.00~~

FARFETCH

-21%

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Roman

Ditsy Floral Print Ruffle Top Green

Delivery: free

£22.00 ~~£28.00~~

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Anti-trend #3: A midi skirt with a sweater

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Pairing a casual sweater with an interesting midi skirt makes for the perfect anti-trend look! Whether you French tuck your sweater or let it hang loose, the skirt is the true star here. Finish off the outfit with sneakers for a casual day look or with tall boots for more elegance.

Fat Face

FatFace Maeve Natural Cable Knitted Sparkle Jumper

Delivery: £4.95

£65.00

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Roman

Nordic Print Button Detail V-Neck Jumper Grey

Delivery: free

£40.00

Roman

-31%

Fat Face

FatFace Dark Natural Archive Textile Knitted Cable Jumper

Delivery: £4.95

£43.00 ~~£62.00~~

FatFace

-48%

AllSaints

Womens Merino Wool Myra Cowl Neck Merino Wool Jumper, Size: XS Black

Delivery: free

£72.80 ~~£139.00~~

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Chinti and Parker

cashmere-blend skirt - Green

Delivery: £15.00

£120.00

FARFETCH

-40%

Isabel Marant

Angele faux leather midi skirt Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£237.00 ~~£395.00~~

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Levi's

back-slit denim midi skirt - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£86.00

FARFETCH

-30%

Frankie Shop

Gabrielle knitted midi skirt Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£161.00 ~~£230.00~~

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Anti-trend #4: Pencil skirts

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In times of baggy clothing and oversized silhouettes, pencil skirts have probably been relegated to the back of your wardrobe. But with Y2K Officecore taking the internet by storm this Fall/Winter, it might be time to bring the old pencil skirts out. Cool girls style them with baby tees for a chill look.

Veronica Beard Tanner kniited pencil skirt

-30%

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Veronica Beard

Tanner kniited pencil skirt Black

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£231.00 ~~£330.00~~

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-22%

Roman

Velvet Sequin Detail Pencil Skirt Green

Delivery: free

£25.00 ~~£32.00~~

Roman

-20%

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Norma Kamali

Faux leather pencil skirt Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£124.00 ~~£155.00~~

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Nenette BOTTOMWEAR - Maxi skirts on YOOX.COM

-8%

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Nenette

BOTTOMWEAR - Maxi skirts on YOOX.COM Green

Delivery: £9.00

£140.00 ~~£153.00~~

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Anti-trend #5: Bold prints

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Eye-catching prints and wild patterns are coming back but with a twist! Now these mixed prints fit perfectly with a monochrome look, so you’ll find stripes and checks in different shades of the same hue.

Closed

racer tank top - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£106.00

FARFETCH

Serena Bute Satin Serena Jogger Skirt - Pale Pink

-50%

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Serena Bute

Satin Serena Jogger Skirt - Pale Pink

Delivery: £5.95

£148.00 ~~£295.00~~

Serena Bute

-51%

Lacoste

logo-embroidered cotton polo top - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£128.00 ~~£260.00~~

FARFETCH

-50%

Jean Paul Gaultier

Striped printed cotton-blend jersey maxi dress Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£190.00 ~~£380.00~~

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-30%

Michael Michael Kors

leopard-print puffer coat - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£197.00 ~~£281.00~~

FARFETCH

Azura Exchange Womens Leopard Print Pajama Set - Dark Green - Size X-Large

-58%

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Azura Exchange

Womens Leopard Print Pajama Set - Dark Green - Size X-Large

Delivery: £2.99

£50.00 ~~£119.00~~

Secret Sales

-50%

Ganni

Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£122.00 ~~£245.00~~

Mytheresa

-76%

AllSaints

Polyester/Polyamide Eris Metallic Leopard Print Top, Size: UK 8/US 4 Black

Delivery: free

£28.00 ~~£119.00~~

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Anti-trend #6: Cigarette jeans and an oversized blazer

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Skinny jeans are just about to come back in fashion, and here’s how to style them in a chic and proportion-conscious way: with an oversized blazer. Big and slim go perfectly together, and going for a darker wash will ensure that you still mean business.