2021 saw loads of trends come and go and particularly with the rise of influencers, trends move through the fashion world faster than ever. Although I liked a lot of the things we saw rise to popularity last year, I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t any that I didn’t like. These are my top 5 trends I plan to leave behind in 2021.
- Low Waisted Jeans
Like marmite, this style of jeans is controversial. You either get on board with the trend or jump ship. Personally, going into this year I could do without having to worry about whether anyone can see my underwear as I stroll down the street. I know that 2021 saw a big Y2K revival and you can spot that through some of the past year’s fashion trends. But I don’t think we need to bring every single element of Y2K fashion back. It’s okay to let go.
2. The Micro Bag
I’m all for mini bags but we have to draw the line somewhere.. Spotted on many influencer’s insta pages this baby will set you back upwards of £380. I think 2022 should be the year of not overpaying for bags that you probably can only fit a packet of chewing gum into. Seriously, where are people putting their phones?
3. The Marbled Patterned Bodycon Dress
As seen on fast fashion websites like Boohoo and isawitfirst, I liked this pattern at first. I saw one on the Pretty Little Thing websiteon sale for only £3. I think that says it all. It was fun for the festival season but it has been overdone now. Let’s retire it for something new this year.
4. Patchwork Denim
Now I don’t hate all patchwork denim. I think it can be done well sometimes and can be a good way of recycling old denim garments that might otherwise be thrown away. The patchwork denim I do have a problem with is the style that looks deliberately unfinished. I don’t understand overpaying for a pair of jeans that has loose threads and fraying everywhere. They were trendy at the time but it’s probably better to invest in a good solid pair of jeans that have more versatility.
5. The Mini Ugg
Love it or loathe it, the ugg is back. Towards the end of 2021 we saw the ugg boot gain popularity again through off duty pics of models like Emily Ratajkowski and famous influencers like Emma Chamberlain (pictured above). In particular the mini ugg style has had a revival. I am not an ugg boot hater myself, I think they’re cute and cosy. But I remember the last time ugg boots were trendy and they were always a nightmare to clean despite using all of the protective sprays you can buy. They are expensive (a pair of these babies will set you back over £100) and ultimately impractical which is why the trend has made this list. But of course, fashion isn’t always practical.
Ultimately, the trend we should be concentrating on getting rid of is the micro trend. These are small fashion trends that become cool for even just a few weeks. They’re the pieces that you bought because you saw it gaining traction on tik tok. You wear it maybe twice, then suddenly it isn’t in fashion anymore. Then it is destined for a life of sitting at the back of your wardrobe.
Fashion is subjective. Not everybody likes the same things and that’s the beauty of it. But, it might be better to think smarter when buying clothes. It is time to start investing in clothing pieces that will stand the test of time. It’s no secret that fashion runs in cycles, if you’ve made it a priority to protect the planet in 2022 consider looking into building yourself a capsule wardrobe. It’ll be better for your bank and the planet.
