2021 Fashion Trends Make You Want to Wear Real Clothes Again

Don’t worry, I’m not here to tell you that leggings are out and 6-inch pumps are in. Actually, the high-comfort aspect of 2020 dressing is still present in pretty much every single one of these styles–but, like, a lot cuter. Scroll on for the best trends you pretty much have to shop.

You already know cardigans have been trending for a while now–I mean, Taylor Swift literally wrote a song about them. But now, you can buy them with a matching crop top to help make the trend feel a little more spicy.

Also known as the shoulder bag, this little baby falls right in the sweet spot between the micro bags of 2020 and the massive tote you wish you could carry around. They offer a more spacious interior, with a helping of vintage flare.

 

Abstract wave prints are to 2021 what leopard print was to 2019. Animal-inspired graphics are still a vibe, but bright, retro designs will add a bit of freshness to your look.

Let me save you some time: if they wore it in the ’90s, you’re gonna wear it in ’21. Along with platforms, baggy jeans, and–well, basically everything else on this list–the yin-yang print is seeing its own comeback.

Thanks to 2020’s heavy lean into loungewear, your sneaker collection is even more relevant now than it was a few months ago. We’re doing comfy shoes only from here on out, but with elevated details like a ’90s-style flatform.