Thrilling new trends ranging from supersize collars to long shorts to ‘70s graphic prints can excite your sartorial senses in spring.
But…
You can easily translate wholly fashion-forward trends from spring to winter to fall. Invest in overarching trends with authentic sticking power that you can continue to wear across multiple seasons.
Here’re are 6 trends that featured on the S/S and Fall/Winter 2020 runway to add to your closet as smart investment:
Top 6 Trendy Fashion Items and Accessories for 2020
- Leather
Leather reigns supreme as a must-have fashion trend in 2020. Ranging from colorful separates to classic blacks, invest in a leather shirt, skirt, dress, pants, or jacket.
Anything leather will take you through the entire year.
Leather, according to the Attire Club, is durable, stylish, eco-friendly, and timeless.
- Suits
Suits will continue to trend throughout the year.
Layer your sharp tailoring with shirts, sweaters, overcoats, and waistcoats to give your outfit dimension and a modern look.
Suits are timeless and can make you powerful.
- Statement Sleeves
Whether you intend to wear one to a night party or during the day, statement sleeves have your back covered.
Ranging from detailed ruffle shoulders to puff billowy sleeves, statement sleeves are trending hard in 2020.
Opt for a chic jacket, blouse or dress with puff sleeves to usher in your nights or days in utmost style. Steal the spotlight and grab attention with:
- Bishop sleeves
- Bell sleeve
- Ruffle sleeves
- Flounce sleeves
- Off-the-shoulder sleeves
- Extra-long sleeves
- Cold-shoulder sleeves
- Fur sleeves
- Layered sleeves
- Balloon sleeves
- Split sleeves
- Printed sleeves
- Belts
Popularly cinched over coats, sweaters, suits, loose or tight dresses, and blazers at the waist, belts are a must-have fashion accessory this year.
You can also wear your belt under a puffer coat, or pair it with patterns or prints.
Look wholly and on-trend easily, effortlessly, and affordably with a chic belt. Some belts to consider include:
- Cinch belts
- Sash belts
- Braided belts
- Hip belts
- Buckle belts
- Glitter
A little glitter isn’t just for holiday parties. Anything from shimmering accessories to metallic skirts to colorful sequin suits can make you shine and sparkle this year.
Runways this year featured trendy high shines and glitters. Complete your glittering look with a party top and heels in winter or a tee and flat sandals in summer.
Glitters are popular, trendy and on high demand.
- Trench Coat
A trench coat is classic, timeless and goes with any outfit.
The reinvented trench coat has asymmetric designs, off-the-shoulder details and nice cutouts. Whichever trend coat you pick, you’ll surely wear it throughout the year.
Trench coats, according to Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert, is versatile, timeless and a must-have in your closet.
Do you have another item to add to our list? Leave your feedback or comment to get the conversation going.
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