Three Fashion Trends You Should Stop Following Now

In Style Advice by Melissa Shea

Fashion is a fickle industry, and the last thing you want is to be caught flaunting old trends that are no longer considered flattering on any body type. While many fashion choices never go out of style (pearls, the ‘little black dress’, and a great pair of jeans, for example), others have made their mark and now are ready to retire. Here are three fashion trends you should kick to the curb now, so you don’t feel like a laughingstock later.

Printed Skinny Jeans

Printed Skinny Jeans

1) Bold printed skinny jeans are moving out

You may love your leopard print skinny jeans, but this trend has run its course. Just like anything Chevron (sorry, Chevron print lovers), printed skinny jeans, such as animal, floral, and anything with a plethora of colors is a big no-no in the fashion world of legwear. Avoid overly printed skinny jeans to stay on top of fashion while looking like a fashionista rather than a clown.

Still in love with skinny jeans with a bit of flair? You can enjoy prints and stay within the trendy boundaries by exploring the new options available in prints today, including pastel print overlays, lacey patterns in matching hues, and subtle golds and silvers that make skinny jeans really pop. ShopStyle showcases many great styles of skinny jeans, from patterned designs to great denim colors you can enjoy any time of year. Yes, you can still have your printed patterns, just tone them down a bit to make your outfits really stand out in amazing ways.

 

Maxi Skirt

2) Bye bye, Maxi Skirts

Some people are going to hate to see this trend sashay out the door, but the truth is, Maxi skirts and dresses have worn out their welcome with their casual appeal and lazy approach to fashion. Instead, pleated skirts that flow with feminine movement and lacey overlays bring a new appeal to casual yet trendy skirts and dresses.

Take advantage of a full-length pleated skirt in any hue you like, including florals, bold jewel tones, and lovely pastels and you can feel comfy in your billowy skirt without taking the Maxi skirt to the max. You can still have your comfort and look great without having to be a fashion victim for all your efforts.

 

Peep Toe Pump

3) Some shoes have got to go

Sad as this may sound, many shoes have also walked boldly into the world of fashion rejects without knowing it. If you are a fan of sky-high heels with chunky soles, then you may be a tad disappointed to learn that these styles are now so yawn-worthy it would make you cringe. The sexy heels have made way for more subtle sex appeal in the form of cute kitten heels, mules, and pumps that are soft and feminine in all the right ways.

This doesn’t mean you have to give up your 6 inch heels- simply opt for styles that have slim stems, soft rounded points, and other added details that take your heels from flashy to feminine in one quick motion. Moving forward with your footwear makes a huge difference in your fashion, as you will quickly realize.

 

When it comes to fashion, staying on trend is easier said than done. However, you can make quick changes in the fashion trend habits you have so you look great at all times from head to toe. From changing up your legwear just a bit to making sure you are putting your very best foot forward, you should adopt the fashion trends that will make you look fantastic and not like a fashion victim. Follow these simple tips to keep these three fashion trends out of your closet, and incorporate instead great styles that will help you look amazing everywhere you go.

About Melissa Shea

Melissa Shea is the co-founder of Fashion Mingle and has spent over 20 years in the creative industry fueled by a love of learning about the “next new thing”. Melissa has used her entrepreneurial passion and technology skills to develop an online platform for fashion professionals that will transform the future for local fashion communities.

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