Trends
The top fashion trends of 2016
Every major trend we obsessed over this year.
by : Kiera Spronk- Dec 22nd, 2016
Athleisure
The queen of athleisure, aka gym-wear for everywhere but the gym, was definitely Bella Hadid.
Bodysuits
This year the bodysuit was the easy outfit saver we all relied on.
From left to right: Ribbed Bodysuit ($31.95), at mango.com; Maje Sleeveless Bodysuit ($171.95), at harrods.com; Blue Vanilla Shell Pink Metallic Pleated Bodysuit ($33.17), at newlook.com.
Bomber Jackets
You weren’t cool unless you rocked bomber this year. Sarah Snyder, Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Baldwin show us how it’s done on Instagram. Bonus points for satin.
Corset Belts
Kim Kardashian’s favourite accessory also made a major impact on the spring 2017 runways. Expect this waist-defining trend to carry into the new year.
Faux Fur Jackets
Whether in sunny LA or icy Canada, super fluffy faux fur coats were spotted on every celebrity this year.
From left to right: Stella McCartney Faux Fur Coat ($1,060 USD), at net-a-porter.com; Tanya Taylor Fran Faux Patent-Leather Trimmed Faux Fur Coat ($672), at theoutnet.com; Faux Fur Jacket by Oh My Love ($124.39), at topshop.com.
Fishnet Tights
The stars were all about amping up their going-out looks with edgy fishnets.
The new way to wear your jacket
This was the styling trick of the year.
Mini Bags
Everything is cuter when it’s mini-sized.
From left to right: Suede Bucket Bag ($49.99), at hm.com; Saint Laurent Mini College Bag ($781), at farfetch.com; 3.1 Phillip Lim Beige Mini Pashli Satchel ($583), at ssense.com.
Velvet Boots
This was one of the most popular trends of the year. The best part? It looks good in any colour, on literally everyone. According to stats from Lyst, the velvet bootie was one of the most sought-after shoes of the year.
Over-the-Knee Boots
It’s safe to say we got pretty experimental when it came to boots in 2016. These thigh-high versions are an outfit staple at this point.
Pink
Fashion embraced it’s feminine side this year, with pink being the standout hue. Online retail platform Lyst reported a 78% rise in searches for the hue.
Sock Boots
Vetements & Yeezy paved the way for this super popular ankle-hugging boot silhouette.
Off-the-Shoulder Tops
2016 was all about showing off the shoulders.
Vetements-style Jeans
The ripped, reworked, ragged edged jeans from Vetements served as inspiration for a whole new denim look.
From left to right: Vetements Reworked High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans ($2,105), at matchesfashion.com; Current/Elliott The Fling Mid-Rise Frayed STraight-Leg Jeans ($163), at theoutnet.com; Stepped Hem Jeans by Boutique ($99.51), at topshop.com.
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