Let’s face it, trends can be deceiving! You may like something that you see everywhere, looks great on the runway, on brand websites and even on the occasional street style influencer but may feel totally alien to you when you try it yourself. If that’s stopping you from trying something new or on the flip side- making you feel the peer pressure to give in to a trend, here’s how to decide what’s right for YOU!
Silhouette
This is probably the most important part of trying a new trend. If a certain silhouette feels uncomfortable or is far from the ones you feel amazing in, stay away. The best example of this is a trend most people out there have divided opinions about - the low waist rise. While this can be a boon for those with a shorter upper body, many may not feel comfortable with all that skin or the overall silhouette.
Does It Fit Your Personal Style?
Your personal style plays a huge role in helping you decide whether or not a trend is for you. If your personal style is more classic, simplistic and streamlined, something like a Y2K trend may seem like it doesn’t fit. However, while you don’t have to completely dress as per a trend, you can always pick and choose things you’d like to embrace from a certain trend, like accessories, shoes or jewellery.
How Old /New Is The Trend
A lot of trends are hyped up very quickly and may also be equally short-lived. This means that these may feel out of style sooner rather than later. Not only does this add an unnecessary burden on your closet but is also pretty unsustainable. It’s best to consider opting for trends once some time has passed and they are still going strong.
Style Inspiration
Unsure about whether a trendy piece is worth the investment? Look for inspiration on the different ways to style it. This will help you picture some looks around it using the stuff you already have in your closet and whether or not it works well with your sense of dressing.
We hope this helps you decide whether you’d like to give in to that trend you’ve been eyeing for a while!