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10 Trends So Good That I’m Buying Them Now to Wear Later

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So it’s the 10th month spent at home, the holidays are over, and the weather is pretty bleak. January is always a bummer of a month, even without a global pandemic (am I right, or am I right?). While staying-at-home persists, you might be feeling the Sunday Scaries every night of the week. If that’s not a plea for some retail therapy, I don’t know what is.

Personally, I have not been online shopping as much this year as I typically do (at least my bank account is pleased), but the items I have purchased meant more. For one reason, expecting a package in the mail gives me the will to live, but cute trends and pretty pieces also make me feel hopeful for a little bit of normalcy. Maybe I’m overly sentimental, or maybe the trends RN are just so good, but as a little pick-me-up and post-holiday present for myself, these are the trends I’m so excited to wear later (whether it’s in warmer weather or when it’s safe to go out again), that I’m buying them now.

 

1. Belted Blazers

Since March, I’ve been dreaming of what I would wear on my first day back at the office. After 10+ months of reflecting, I can confidently say this will be it. There’s something about a tie belt that makes a standard blazer instantly chicer, and a silhouette immediately more flattering.

MANGO
Houndstooth Wool-Blend Blazer

50% off

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ASOS
Camel Belted Blazer Jacket
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Standards & Practices
Gina Belted Crepe Blazer
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2. Distressed Flared Denim

If 2020 has done one thing for my closet, it’s that I’m ready to break up with my skinny jeans (and my sweatpants have doubled in numbers). The trendy pair of jeans I’ll be rocking in 2021 is a distressed pair with a flared leg. They’re chic, relaxed, and of-the-moment stylish, and they’re so comfortable, I can start wearing them now while lounging at home.

Abercrombie & Fitch
Ultra High Rise Relaxed Jeans

3 colors available

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House of Chic
Simply Shredded Wide Leg Crop Denim

BLACK OWNED

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GOOD AMERICAN
Ripped Split Hem Flare Jeans

25% off

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3. Mid-Length Knit

Keeps us warm, feels comfortable, and looks insanely stylish–what can’t knit do? The style I’m currently pining after is a mid-length dress, tight enough to comfortably cling to the body, without being so tight you can’t eat too many slices of pizza (you know what I’m talking about). Dress it up with heeled boots, or dress it down with white sneakers and rock it from now until summer.

H&M
Rib-Knit Dress

2 colors available

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MANGO
Ribbed Jersey Dress

25% off

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Lulu's
Mock Neck Long Sleeve Midi Dress
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4. Silky Printed Button-Downs

You may think button-downs are just for the office, but they’ve become my fashionable loungewear of choice. Think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, only silkier, comfier, and more statement-making. The bloggers on my Instagram feed have been rocking printed button-downs for months over knit joggers and biker shorts, but they’ll look just as good tucked into distressed denim. The bolder print, the better. 

MANGO
Satin Printed Top

33% off

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Rails
Kate Silk Button-Up Shirt
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MANGO
Printed Flowy Shirt

20% off

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5. Spring Pastels

So the weather (and groundhog) still says winter, but I think we can all agree that we’re ready for spring. After a crazy few months, we need sunny days, warmer weather, and bright colors. I’m longing for colors like baby blue, pretty pink, and light yellow to brighten up OOTDs. Wear it now with knit sweaters in pastel colors, or save it for later with blouses, sundresses, and accessories.

H&M
Cropped Cardigan

4 colors available

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SLIP
Pure Silk Adult Pleated Face Covering

5 colors available

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HOUSE OF WANT
Newbie Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag

5 colors available

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6. Luxe Bra Tops

Am I the only one who hasn’t bought a new bra since senior year of high school? Lately, I’ve been shopping for comfy bra tops and luxurious bralettes because I’m an adult, and I deserve something pretty, damn it! Maybe I’ll be so bold to wear an outfit with a chic bra top and high-waisted jeans, maybe I’ll lounge at home in a jersey knit bra instead of my old wired ones, or maybe I’ll just feel an extra boost of confidence knowing there’s something pretty under my sweatshirt. Either way, sign me up.

SKIMS
Sculpting Bra

9 colors available

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NIA
Barely There Jersey Bralette

2 colors available

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NATORI
Bliss Perfection Bralette

2 colors available

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7. Lug Chelsea Boots

I’m not usually so edgy to opt for a chunky boot, but apparently, 2020 has brought out my inner edge. Chelsea boots are always in style, but the 2021 version comes with a lug sole, AKA a thicker bottom with ridges (don’t worry, I had to Google it too). Lug Chelsea Boots add a casual, edgy detail to a classic, feminine style, AKA the perfect shoe for any outfit.

Sam Edelman
Justina Lug Sole Chelsea Boot
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CASLON
Miller Water Resistant Chelsea Boot

2 colors available

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Jeffrey Campbell
Tanked Chelsea Boot

4 colors available

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8. Fringe

Whether it’s Western-inspired fringe jackets you’d find in old John Wayne movies or glam fringe reminiscent of 1920s flappers, the trend is blowing up. Right now, I’m buying it in jackets and sweaters I can wear at home, as well as pretty accessories and dresses I can wear later. 

LEITH
Cable Knit Fringe Sweater

2 colors available

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BB DAKOTA X STEVE MADDEN
Fringe Trim Jacket

30% off

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H&M
Fringed Shoulder Bag
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9. Sweater Vests

Who would’ve thought that Chandler Bing would’ve been a fashion icon in 2021? The ’90s fashion trend is back (and chicer than ever), which is no surprise since it’s the perfect combination of comfortable and stylish. Wear it over collared shirts or turtlenecks while the weather’s still cold, and transition it under blazers or on its own with denim shorts when the temperature gets warmer. 

H&M
Rib-Knit Sweater Vest

3 colors available

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MANGO
V-Neck Knitted Vest

2 colors available

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J.Crew
Margot Crewneck Sweater Vest

30% off

3 colors available

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10. Knee-High Boots with a Kitten Heel

Didn’t you hear? OTK boots are out, and knee-high boots are in. While I still love my chunky-heeled knee-high boots I bought last year, 2021 is all about the skinny and short heel. It’s a little more elegant, comfortable, and trendy, so consider me obsessed. I’ll be looking forward to wearing them out and about, but until then, I’ll be drooling over them in my closet.

MANGO
Square Toe Tall Leather Boot

20% off

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Sam Edelman
Samira Boots

30% off

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ZARA
Stiletto Heel High Leather Boot

60% off

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What trends are you buying RN?