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.
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.
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
£199.00
AllSaints
-60%
Ganni
Velvet jersey midi dress Red
£130.00
£325.00
Mytheresa
-60%
AllSaints
Womens Linen Skylar Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, Size: UK 16/US 12 White
£103.20
£259.00
AllSaints
-30%
Rotate
Embellished mesh maxi dress Black
£224.00
£320.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Gertrude Mesh Mary Jane Flats Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Olyvia-P Flat Shoe PEARL MULTI White
£71.99
Steve Madden
-30%
Charles & Keith
Chain-Link Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats Black
£41.30
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Ganni
Eyelets Jewel faux leather ballet flats Black
£203.00
£290.00
Mytheresa
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
£117.00
£262.00
FARFETCH
-60%
AllSaints
Polyester Penny Wrap Over Shirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Blue
£52.00
£129.00
AllSaints
-30%
Karl Lagerfeld
mesh ruffle blouse - Black
£239.00
£342.00
FARFETCH
-21%
Roman
Ditsy Floral Print Ruffle Top Green
£22.00
£28.00
Roman
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
£65.00
FatFace
Roman
Nordic Print Button Detail V-Neck Jumper Grey
£40.00
Roman
-31%
Fat Face
FatFace Dark Natural Archive Textile Knitted Cable Jumper
£43.00
£62.00
FatFace
-48%
AllSaints
Womens Merino Wool Myra Cowl Neck Merino Wool Jumper, Size: XS Black
£72.80
£139.00
AllSaints
Chinti and Parker
cashmere-blend skirt - Green
£120.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Isabel Marant
Angele faux leather midi skirt Black
£237.00
£395.00
Mytheresa
Levi's
back-slit denim midi skirt - Blue
£86.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Frankie Shop
Gabrielle knitted midi skirt Black
£161.00
£230.00
Mytheresa
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.
-30%
Veronica Beard
Tanner kniited pencil skirt Black
£231.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
-22%
Roman
Velvet Sequin Detail Pencil Skirt Green
£25.00
£32.00
Roman
-20%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather pencil skirt Black
£124.00
£155.00
Mytheresa
-8%
Nenette
BOTTOMWEAR - Maxi skirts on YOOX.COM Green
£140.00
£153.00
Yoox.com
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
£106.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Serena Bute
Satin Serena Jogger Skirt - Pale Pink
£148.00
£295.00
Serena Bute
-51%
Lacoste
logo-embroidered cotton polo top - Blue
£128.00
£260.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Jean Paul Gaultier
Striped printed cotton-blend jersey maxi dress Red
£190.00
£380.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Michael Michael Kors
leopard-print puffer coat - Black
£197.00
£281.00
FARFETCH
-58%
Azura Exchange
Womens Leopard Print Pajama Set - Dark Green - Size X-Large
£50.00
£119.00
Secret Sales
-50%
Ganni
Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown
£122.00
£245.00
Mytheresa
-76%
AllSaints
Polyester/Polyamide Eris Metallic Leopard Print Top, Size: UK 8/US 4 Black
£28.00
£119.00
AllSaints
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.
-30%
Frankie Shop
Lyra houndstooth oversized blazer Beige
£276.00
£395.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Frenken
TUX XXXL Oversized Ringed Blazer Black
£395.00
£659.00
Labels
-50%
Joseph
Joffrin oversized blazer Black
£322.00
£645.00
Mytheresa
-80%
Claudie Pierlot
Tailored Blazer Blue
£429.00
£2,145.00
Claudie Pierlot
Diesel
1996 d-sire 0dbec jeans - Blue
£179.00
FARFETCH
-54%
Diesel
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Blue
£51.00
£110.00
Yoox.com
-10%
Levi's
501 Curve jeans - Blue
£151.00
£168.00
FARFETCH
-25%
Pinko
DENIM Black
£135.00
£180.00
Yoox.com
Original text: Mio Paternoss