Insider asked two style experts to share which fashion trends should be left in 2022. Denim-on-denim looks and camo-print clothes are both fading, as are larger sunglasses. They also said high-waisted pants were being replaced by mid- and low-rise varieties.
Although skinny jeans aren't totally trending (yet), L'OFFICIEL makes an argument for digging out that long-forgotten denim look with new styling tricks that just might change your outlook on the slim silhouette. In 2022, celebrities and fashion influencers have certainly found better ways to wear their skinny jeans.
No, leggings will never go out of style. They're a versatile and comfortable article of clothing that can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. They're perfect for lounging around the house, running errands, and even a night out or at work.
Skinny jeans are going out of style after about a decade, but there are plenty of other jean options for your wardrobe. For the better part of the last decade, and certainly for what feels like longer than that, the prevailing trend in denim fashion was making jeans as skinny and slim-fitting as possible.
High-Rise, Wide-Leg Denim
This type of jeans provides coverage for colder months but offers breathability for the warmer weather. Sahara suggests styling your high-rise, wide-leg jeans with a shorter top or a V-neck tee to juxtapose the elongated hemline.
RIPPED JEANS:
Yes, ripped jeans are still on trend for 2022! If you're wondering if you're too old to wear ripped jeans, ask yourself this: how do you FEEL when you wear ripped denim? If the answer is good and confident then, by all means, ROCK em!
While skinny jeans will never really go “out,” because of their classic nature, there's been a move toward more relaxed denim cuts over the last few seasons. And that looser silhouette will continue to pick up momentum in 2023.
“2023 is going to be a year dominated by film, ballet core, and grunge trends. We can expect to see sheer and ethereal styles, grunge and 90s fashion or ballet inspired fits on fashion-loving 20-somethings.”
But you don't need to wait until skinny jeans are at the top of the denim trend list again to wear yours. Here are ways to style your tried-and-true pair to make them look cool in 2022.
Faded '90s washes have been wildly popular but for 2022, we can expect to see dark indigo denim make a comeback. Spotted on the runway everywhere from Saint Laurent to Christian Dior, sleek dark washes prove that they're the coolest way to make denim feel instantly polished.
The mom jean shape may have been very uncool for a couple of decades (even the name implies their lack of trendiness) but, thanks to our nostalgia for all things 90s they're now firmly back in fashion.
Baggy silhouettes
The 1990s dominated 2022, and its reign is expected to continue into 2023. The 2023 version has a more or less loose cut, and waistlines are (unfortunately) getting lower as low-rise starts edging its way back into the limelight.
The right style
It's convenient to have a pair of jeans of the type described in your closet, but it's not necessarily the perfect style for every 50-year-old. Skinny jeans may be less present, but they have become a classic. If they suit you, wear them freely to enhance your beautiful legs!
In fact, NPD Group found that people born between 1946 and 1964 increased their skinny jean spending between 2019 and 2021. On the flip side, Gen Z'ers prefer straight-leg jeans, followed by relaxed, wide, and boyfriend fits.
It Never Left. Thin is back in say outlets and social media users. We have swiftly moved past the positive progression within the fashion and modelling industries and have landed straight back at the skinny idolisation of the 1990s and 2014 era Tumblr.
Mom jeans continue to be a comfortable, casual option when it comes to jeans. With their wider leg, yet tapered waist, they are great for hourglass figures. As they tend to be loosely fitted on the legs they do work for more rectangular body types as well as pear shapes, when the cut is right.
For its 2022 color of the year, global color authority Pantone has for the first time created a brand new shade: Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri, a vibrant periwinkle blue with violet red undertones.
For 2022, Etsy revealed Emerald Green as the color of the year. This emerald sits very close to the Kelly in the green family, and it is still showing up on SS22 runways from brands like Acne Studios, Three As Four and 3.1 Phillip Lim.
According to fashion's top designers, we're in for a very regal 2022. Just look at the color palette! Royal purple, jewel-tone teal, and burning red are all trending hues incorporated on the Fall/Winter 2022 runways, each with its glamorous style.
Skinny jeans are best for these body types:
It comes down to wash here: pear and hourglass shapes look best in dark wash skinny jeans, while apple and athletic shapes can try lighter washes year-round.
As we mentioned about balancing the bulk, skinny jeans outfits look best visually when paired with something looser fitting up top. Choose a long tank top or a classic t-shirt for a casual look. You can never go wrong with a t-shirt and jeans. If your skinny jeans are high waisted, try wearing a crop top instead.