It’s probably safe to retire–or at least put to rest for a long winter snooze–your skinny-leg pants. Once the first signs of spring start to stir, the favored silhouette will be loose and easy.
“Wide pants–if you invested in the dramatic floppy leg pant that just skims the ankle, you are in luck. These are still a big trend for next year,” says Avril Graham, Harper Bazaar’s executive fashion editor.
That’s the thing about fashion: Almost every look–good or bad–comes back, even if it’s slightly tweaked. The key is gauging how fast the boomerang is moving.
Take Uggs, for example. EBay style director Constance White says the cozy, furry boot is already a must-have item again for many women–and it’s a trend driven by consumers.
“The fashion gods forgive me: I will not throw out a pair of Ugg boots. … They dipped–came off the radar and weren’t `it’ anymore–but they’ve had the huge rise in popularity again. All you have to do is look on the streets and you’ll see hundreds of women and girls who just think they’re the cutting edge of fashion all over again,” White says.
Some other likely top (and not) looks of 2009:
- Safari styles, whether they’re vintage Yves Saint Laurent or new Banana Republic, are enjoying a high point on their arc of popularity. That’s good news, says Graham, because it’s an easy look for most women to wear.
- The 1980s continue to both inspire and haunt fashion, but if you ever wore harem pants and highlighter colors the first time, you might consider giving only a wink to the decade with bangle bracelet or fluorescent accessories.
- Logos are out and subtly is in. “It’s not the right time for flash,” declares Graham.
Images courtesy of the Fashion Spot forums.
