A new year means a whole slew of fun fashion trends to try and to incorporate into your
already fabulous wardrobe.
What silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and concepts will reign supreme in 2018?
And what sort of wardrobe updates do you need to do?
Here's what fashion experts expect to make the biggest splashes in the new year.
'70s-inspired fashion
Fashion trends and details from decades past are always cyclical.
Nostalgia for the '90s has been dominating pop culture for the past few years, with the
era's music and fashion being more visible in both high-end stores and in the malls.
But in 2018, it looks like the era of style to make a big comeback will be the '70s when
things were groovy and more low-key.
"It's all happening" "It's all happening"
"It's all happening"
So, feel free to hit the vintage shops and scoop up some of those elongated-collar blouses,
peasant tops, and retro color palette pieces because it looks we're all gonna be taking
a trip back to funky town together, fashion-wise.
Nerd chic
The Star Wars hype that's currently infiltrating pop culture has generated several co-branded
fashion and beauty lines in 2017.
But fangirl and nerd chic styles aren't exclusively related to the films that cruise into the
multiplexes.
"And my checks have baby farm animals on them b------!"
In fact, nerd chic will continue to assert itself in 2018 beyond the realm of graphic
tees, with attire and silhouettes long associated with nerdiness and the collegiate environment
making a stay.
One example of such is seen in Rihanna's recent Puma Fenty University collection, which shifts
geekwear to a high fashion skew.
So get your nerd on in the new year with glee.
Geometric minimalism
Stark shapes will influence fashion in the new year as well, especially when it comes
to accessories.
The trick will be to skew towards minimalism but still incorporate clunky patterns like
hexagons and diamonds in fashion, fine jewelry, and even home decor.
Also look for those bold shapes to be complimented by simple trimming and eye-popping colors
to make them stand out even more.
Denim on denim
Jeans have been a staple of every wardrobe for generations.
But while the denim-on-denim trend has been hard to pull off -- with Canadian tuxedos
being more of a joke than anything -- the classic fabric will reach new heights next
year.
The trick will be to wear different washes and colors together to offer up a lot of versatility
and make the look work.
But it's not just about light washes or distressed details when it comes to denim being dominant
in 2018, either.
We can also count on the styling to have a throwback tinge with flared legs and more
material than we've seen in years.
Velvet
Another fabric coming back into vogue in 2018 will be velvet.
The soft-to-the-touch texture won't just be favored during cold weather months but will
make its way into all kinds of pieces from blazers to slip dresses to mini skirts.
"This is beautiful.
What is that?
Velvet?"
While the darker colored versions of velvet will probably still be reserved for the fall
and winter months, experts predict the material will make an earlier splash thanks to brighter
colors and slinkier designs.
Start Wearing Purple
Of the many hues that will be huge in 2018, purple is poised to be among the most prominent.
Shades like lavender and lilac should make their way into any number of fashion items,
from pastel spring designs to more muted tones suited for the later months.
And purple's pal on the color spectrum, pink, will also be a big feature of the new year's
fashion items, making the palette for 2018 both soft and spunky.
"I like it."
"Me too."
Large floral prints
Florals aren't dowdy tablecloth fodder anymore.
In the coming year, expect to see large floral prints all over your fashion magazine spreads.
What you won't see as much of are the small floral prints and paisley designs that have
dominated years past; the increased size and shape of the new designs will give the floral
prints a more modern and fashion forward touch that your grandma will still love.
French Riviera style
French girl chic is always in.
But in 2018, it's about the French Riviera and its signature nautical looks.
Styles like subtle mariner stripes, clean, minimalist lines, and shades of bright white
and light blues, will be a big feature of the warmer months.
In other words, feel free to let your Francophile fashion flag fly in the new year.
"Au Revoir!
Ugh, they're really gonna hate me over there."
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