Okay, A Note On Trends

Note: I'm just about to start my job at Lane Bryant (my disclaimer) and in my understanding with their social media policy I decided to edit this post and take out anything that was from their website and replace it with another brand. Another thing to note is that when I am commenting on a particular trend, I'm commenting on the trend itself, not necessarily the piece of clothing that I chose to present as an example.

This is me doing "crash course in fashion 101."

Trends can last a month, or they can last  few years, or a lifetime.  Some lifetime trends can include jeans or the classic little black dress. Month long trends are usually just fads.

Sometimes trends will go out of fashion, but then come back.  For example, one rule to go by is that if it was popular in a particular decade, expect it to be back in fashion 20 years later. (I remember as a kid in the 1980s when tie-dye came back in style).  Then there are others that just die quick deaths, never to return.

From all the reading I've been doing online, here are just a few of the common trends that I've been reading about either coming up or currently going on, and my thoughts on them.  I'll probably do another post on more trends as I discover them.


1) Skinny Jeans

Ridley Skinny Jean in Acid Wash, $58.04, ASOS Curve

I had heard of "skinny jeans" before, but usually paired with the word "hipster."  Apparently this is a trend that has been around for awhile, and doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.  When I eventually go to the dressing room for my shopping spree, I might try these on just to see how they look on me.

2) "Boyfriend" Jeans

Women's Plus Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $37.50, Old Navy

The name comes from the fact that the jeans look like you just pulled them out of your significant other's closet and put them on yourself.  This is the complete opposite from skinny jeans in that these are roomier.  I might venture to get a pair of these, as well.

3) Sheer

New Look Inspire Spot Mesh Skater Dress, $38.67, ASOS Curve

It's not really a look to wear to the office, but for a night on the town or more casual wear I think it's fine if worn correctly.

4) Digital Prints

Kay Unger Plus Size Digital Print Dress, $198, Saks Fifth Avenue

The term "digital printing" just basically means transferring a digital picture onto various media, according to Wikipedia.  This is one of those trends that I don't think will be so much a "trend" as much as a "method of doing things," because you can put any digital print on clothing.  The above example is a pricier example -- for something more affordable:

Digital Aztec Burnout Tank, $19.60, Avenue

The print is up to you.

Well, I'm going to leave off there for now.  Tomorrow, I might comment on some more trends that I stumble upon on my journey.