https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:41:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929606 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:35:04 +0000 texstyle 929606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm pretty slow on the trend front but I'm at least trying now and that's a big step forward. I've been sizing up on jeans and pants ever since I discovered the BF look here on YLF. My old jeans now just seem downright tight and are mostly in the donate&nbsp;drawer. Which is a very large drawer I might add.&nbsp;<br /><br />Even for skinny/straight jeans I prefer to size up now. I bought one pair recently that were slim and in my usual (old usual) size and I must admit I am enjoying those. Vanity I guess.<br /><br />I own a slew of slouchy tees. In fact, I've wondered if I should order some a size down because&nbsp;most of mine are&nbsp;pretty slouchy and I've been wearing that loose fit for a while now. But, I decided instead to try some new shapes, boat necks tees, dolman sleeves&nbsp;(tried one but returned it so it's still on my shopping list), etc.<br /><br />Instead of a bomber jacket I bought a moto style jacket in waxed black denim for this coming fall/winter. I can't wait to wear it. Maybe not&nbsp;so "trendy" per se, but I don't know, I am seeing a lot of moto inspired things still being advertised heavily.<br /><br />I'd like a longer blazer in a very light weight, unlined&nbsp;(washable) fabric but that seems to be nearly impossible to find. And with our summer predominant season it's hard to justify a high price tag for one.<br /><br />And I have yet to embrace the clutch. I have such a hard time as it is dealing with an armful of stuff, it just seems counterproductive to my lifestyle. Where will I stash my sunglasses without crushing them in a relatively flat clutch? Where do I put my cool mesh shopping bags that scrunch up to less than a tennis ball size and fit in my currently bigger handbag?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929584 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:16:58 +0000 Anonymous 929584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've definitely been sizing up in jeans and trousers but haven't bought the boyfriend jean yet. In footwear I've added some smoking slipper type loafers and a pair of metallic sneakers.<br /> I still have my leggings but seldom wear them. Maybe the short ones will get worn this summer.<br /> I know what you mean about dresses. I'm close to allowing shorter dresses into my closet because I can't find longer replacements and don't want knit jersey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929583 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:14:54 +0000 bj1111 929583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i've purged my super close fitting jackets but kept the fitted less snug ones. &nbsp;i still have several generously cut, but structured&nbsp;jackets in my closet that i purchased eons ago that are now back for rotation.<br /><br />i have been living in dolman sleeved and cocoon/drapey knits for a year. &nbsp;will be replacing some knit basics in a larger size or looser cut. &nbsp;<br /><br />BUT, i have not adopted the slouchy bf trend yet. &nbsp;i have 1 pair that i like, but not love, and will wear. &nbsp;my heart beats faster when i wear my waxed navy leggings under tunics or loose tops. &nbsp;and i just jumped on the jumpsuit trend which is on its way out probably, but i don't care because i luff it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929464 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:58:49 +0000 Anonymous 929464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've noticed this, too. I badly needed to update my work wardrobe and surprised the heck out of myself when three of the five tops I bought were flowy or had dolman sleeves. And I'm loving the change! I didn't realize how bored I'd gotten with my usual picks. The key for me was finding loose tops with a defined shoulder line. They give my narrow shoulders the structure they need, but still look very modern. So, even if this particular style doesn't stick around for longer than a year or two, I am very happy with the update for now.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929452 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:24 +0000 Scarlet 929452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel this so much. I feel like the majority of my clothing is cut too tight now. It has kind of taken me by surprise how I feel it so strongly now, but a year ago it wasn't even on my radar. I am also wondering how long this will last before I start purging huge amounts of clothes. On the other hand I feel like I have seen the light a little bit to start incorporating more ease in fit from now on. It's more accomodating to little fluctuations in weight and just more comfortable. I am still feeling out though how to walk the fine line between some ease in fit and things just being plain too large on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929326 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:57:03 +0000 Caro in Oz 929326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought slouchy pants for (our) summer &amp; liked them so much I bought a trans-seasonal pair. I also bought some silver pointed toe booties, a clutch &amp; some looser tees (silk). I have a couple of longer line blazers but I'm not loving them yet (maybe they need to be replaced).&nbsp;<br /><br />My body (the top half anyway) really needs structure so I intend to keep wearing my shorter shaped jackets but I'll pair them with looser shirts/tops. This is if our weather co-operates. It's back to the high 20C to low 30C (mid-eighties) again this week:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929322 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:46:53 +0000 Suz 929322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've bought all kinds of stuff to update:&nbsp;<br /><br />Slouchy silky track pants&nbsp;<br />More BF jeans (I already had jumped on that wagon last year)<br />Banded, looser sweaters (I need something to give a bit of structure and rein in the volume or a I am swamped, much as I love the look)<br />Slightly looser fitting button downs<br />More refined sandals (i.e. no platform, sleeker lines)<br />Clutch<br />Drapey Tees<br /><br />I already had some pointy toed shoes (would like more)&nbsp;<br />BF jeans and slouchy skinnies<br /><br />Am still wearing my skinnies (at times), my cropped, fitted jackets, fitted shirts, etc.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929307 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:12:05 +0000 Mo 929307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditching some skirts that are shorter. I've been all over looser, draping tops for a couple years now.&nbsp;&nbsp;Really over the tight tops but have to wear some at work &nbsp;but I'm doing so with BF jean bottoms &nbsp;<br />Losing interest in extra embellishments and doodads. &nbsp;Streamlined is appealing to me now. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929303 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:08:11 +0000 rachylou 929303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I added harem type pants and most recently pointy shoes. I've also been buying tops to fit looser and longer and am preferring skirts to hit at the knee, not above. I have a number of longer, tea-length skirts that I have always worn and will keep on wearing; they're structured tho.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929302 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:08:02 +0000 Adelfa 929302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought a pair of white bf jeans. Plus I bought a pair of 3" wedge sandals with no platform in front and passed on the platforms. Both additions have me feeling really updated! Also, I had both on a list for 2-3 months so the purchases were very much planned.<br /><br />I never stopped wearing pointy toes. I ordered a bomber jacket but hated how I looked in it so much that I'm not going to try that silhouette again any time soon. I think that's it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929268 Fri, 10 May 2013 03:05:35 +0000 Angie 929268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <b>HAHAHAHAH, Vix!! </b>We posted at the same time. <br /><br />Jean, it's definitely sticking around as the "fashionable and directional fit". No worries. Wearing most things a little looser is the way to go. <br /><br />As for the longer skirts and dresses<i> - DON"T GET ME STARTED</i>. It's a true sore point. Longer lengths all over the runways, yet nothing at a retail level that is remotely affordable. You should not have to pay over a thousand dollars for a longer skirt! <br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929262 Fri, 10 May 2013 02:56:35 +0000 greenglove 929262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you think this trend will be here for a short period of time?<br />I have noticed it on the runways but did not think it would translate to mainstream as much as it has.&nbsp; I have certainly embraced it more these days because of its ease and how well it suits my lifestyle.<br />I hope it does not disappear too quickly.<br />Wear have the longer skirts gone?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929261 Fri, 10 May 2013 02:56:25 +0000 Vix 929261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ** xposted with Angie since I was writing so slowly! **<br /><br />Hi GG --<br /><br />I *do* feel like this season is when the oversized and/or boxy, flowy, slouchy, loose trend(s) have gone really mainstream.&nbsp;<br /><br />Over the last few years I've rotated in or replaced&nbsp;looser, dolman-sleeved or blouson&nbsp;tops, skimming shells, trousers, longer slouched cardigans etc -- but was also buying and wearing fitted knits and classic structured pencil skirts/dresses and blazers and never felt off wearing an outfit that was fitted head-to-toe.<br /><br />This spring I really feel I have to have at least 1 item on that's&nbsp;looser/flowy to feel modern...and&nbsp;I hate that, ha!<br /><br />I had to do a big-for-me shop for spring/summer work clothes and went about 50/50 in terms of fitted vs flowy.&nbsp;So...I'm with you on trying to wear older things in new ways (or at least with&nbsp;the newer items).&nbsp;<br /><br />Results that include old and new&nbsp;here:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/expanding-my-warm-weather-clothing-capsule-in-a-red-hot-hurry/">Expanding my warm weather clothing capsule in a red hot&nbsp;hurry</a><br /><br />ps Not sure where your preferred skirt hem length went (sorry!).&nbsp;Now that you mention it I feel as if I'm seeing longer in flowy/unstructured skirts&nbsp;-- be they Eileen Fisher or more avant garde designers -- vs in straighter cuts.<br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929231 Fri, 10 May 2013 02:22:54 +0000 Angie 929231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I watch the runway shows across all the major cities twice a year very closely. And you know how much I enjoy interpreting them, and seeing when something will hit retail, and how long it will take for this to happen :)<br /><br />To answer your question Jean, these shifts have been pretty gradual from runway to retail. The more relaxed look has been big (pun intended) for a while, and is becoming more and more mainstream. It's when the trend becomes mainstream that most people finally notice! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929210 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:59:31 +0000 Anonymous 929210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well yes and no. On fashion sites/blogs there are looser, boxier silhouettes, but as evidenced by the "are you seeing people wear bf jeans" thread, nobody seems to be wearing them. </p> <p>I don't shop specifically to be on trend so it doesn't affect me in that way. I'm happy to still be seeing more fitted items in stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-very-strong-shifts-this-season-in-trends#post-929198 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:45:46 +0000 greenglove 929198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Has anyone noticed how much difference there has been lately&nbsp; in regard to silhouettes?<br />For the first time in years I have felt the need to deliberately add a few key pieces to my wardrobe in order to remain current, such as:<br />boyfriend jeans<br />bomber jacket<br />longer, unstructured blazer<br />oversized boxy t shirts.<br />pulled out the pointy toe pumps for dress<br />I think the addition of these few items has tremendously helped me keep things modern.<br />Many things I already own can be worn, just in new ways.<br />For example- cropped, fitted jackets with slouchier pants, oversize tshirts with skinny jeans.<br />I do hope some of these trends stick around, <br />I do not know what happened to longer dress and skirt hems- wish that they had stuck around longer, I am still wearing them.<br />Are there items that any of you have recently purcheded in order to update your wardrobe in response to the latest trend shifts?<br />Is anyone still wearing leggings?<br /><br />