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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Trends already in the closet https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php SarahD8 on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet/page/2#post-2339989 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:18:29 +0000 SarahD8 2339989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Late to this thread but what a super fun discussion! Looks like you are well set for several trends, Suz. I can't wait to see more of your metallics in action. In my closet are magenta, teal (though I would like more of both), tall boots, a weak team of loose jeans/pants (I have been trying, and trying, and trying to add these silhouettes to my closet), a smidge of dark romance (would like to add more), a mini and midaxi or two, and statement socks.  I'd like to add metallics and tuxedos my way (I would love a tuxedo-styled *cardigan,* and am open to tuxedo-stripe pants. Likely wouldn't wear them together though). I will skip red and chocolate, peplums, and leather clothing. Suz on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet/page/2#post-2339957 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:05:07 +0000 Suz 2339957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bijou, you are so well supplied for the season ahead, supposing those trend are consistent in Australia when your autumn returns! But some look like they will also work for transitional seasons. I love your dark romance items in particular.  Jonesy, I hope I find some opportunities for wearing the silver jeans soon.  Thanks, Minaminu! Bijou on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339911 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:50:29 +0000 Bijou 2339911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Living in Australia, we are always 6 months behind trends and yet with how slowly fashion moves, at times if I get on a trend early, I can have a wardrobe that is current. I have all of these trends in my wardrobe! Brown is the least represented, but I do have a bit because I love brown leather boots and bags...The two categories that really are easy for me are red and dark romance. I suit the drama of dark romance and have a love of black - with black tweed, lace, velvet and leather featuring prominently in my wardrobe. I will show 2 items in each category! Red - cape and dress Brown - jacket and bag Tall boots - scarf print and suede Magenta, orchid, teal, cobalt and butter - knitwear - butter and orchid Loose jeans and pants - jeans and pants Tuxedo and pant suits - from my days of working in an office! Metallics - leather jacket and bag Peplums - a classic for me - denim and velvet jackets (which is teal)! Leather clothing - skirt and blazer Dark romance - floral and corset dresses and velvet floral coat (very old) Hem lengths - all over the place for me - shorter black asymmetrical skirt and long coat. Jonesy on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339897 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:36:57 +0000 Jonesy 2339897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, you are so set, especially in the metallics department! I am looking forward to seeing some fab outfits with those silver jeans. I have lots of loose pants and jeans, plus some oversized tailored jackets, a smattering of metallics (a blazer, a bag), one pair of very old tall boots (probably won't look for another, as they are so hard to fit), a few pairs of western boots, plus more and more brown items. Minaminu on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339852 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:44:20 +0000 Minaminu 2339852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sue, you are all set for an amazing fall/winter!  Suz on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339742 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:44:02 +0000 Suz 2339742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ginger, wow, your closet is well stocked and the boot collection in particular amazes me! Jealous that you have tall blue boots! A HEWI for me.  Indigoprint -- I'm intrigued by this grey plaid trench you are imagining. It sounds fantastic. I hope, when you find it, you show us! kkards, thanks! ChritelJ -- I hope you show us your new dress with the boots!  Rachy, I'll be you look great in teal and brown.  Helena -- sounds like you are pretty well set for the season!  Ginger on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339716 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:17:46 +0000 Ginger 2339716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't really adopt trends as such, but I do enjoy seeing what's in, because it means those things should be available at retail! These are the ones I already have, and some Finds. (I'm not good with updating Finds regularly!) Red, at least some items. I usually wear it in December and for patriotic events or holidays and occasionally at other times.  Teal and Butter - Teal is a new-to-me color but I've gotten a few items. Teal, to me, must be very blueish. And I love light yellow so I've got several pieces already. Tall Boots - I never gave these up! Most are heeled but I have flat navy blue suede, and both black and brown riding boots from 20 years ago. Plus reddish brown cowboy boots. Loose Jeans - Eh, I have one pair that fit well, from Lands' End. They're comfortable but really do make me look rather enormous. I'll keep wearing them but don't imagine I'll buy more. Midis and Midaxis - Those are my signature, mostly made by me since I have very particular criteria. But I'll pick something up if I really, really like it. Indigoprint on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339704 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:19:04 +0000 Indigoprint 2339704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Surprisingly I am good to go for what I am interested in. I have tall boots, loose jeans, statement socks and I just received a midi leather skirt off of Poshmark.  Tux pants, metallics and peplum style do not suit me so I can admire them on others.  My wish list includes a knee length grey plaid trench style coat and a pair of Ariats.  Hopefully I can thrift the coat and I have been a good girl this year and ask Santa for boots for Christmas.  kkards on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339674 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:33:01 +0000 kkards 2339674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gosh—you’re well on your way to a fabulous on trend fall/winter!   How great that you have so much of this fall already in your closet!    ChristelJ on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339667 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:46:42 +0000 ChristelJ 2339667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, you look so great in your various loose jeans, and I envy your lovely silver items. It's a great idea to dig in the closet for current trends and you have a fine collection. It will be fun to see how you wear them all. I dug up my tall black boots and bought a print midi dress recently that looks rather 90s with them. Very excited to wear that. Bright warm red is already in my closet, as are some slightly loose jeans and some metallic bags. I would love a peplum but not sure how to wear them these days. rachylou on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339659 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:44:53 +0000 rachylou 2339659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can pretty much do everything on the list, but I’d still like to beef up my teal and brown and maybe try some darker reds. Loose pants I’m kinda already off, but that may be mostly a weather thing. I don’t have any metallics anymore, but I’d be open to silver shoes if miraculously comfortable. Helena on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339657 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:35:48 +0000 Helena 2339657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're in excellent shape Suz! Looking forward to seeing how you incorporate these trends this season! In my closet I have a few items which align with the trends: - general 90s influence - yep. Plenty of black & beige, simple pieces and 'basics' - red - a striped mariniere and elevated sweatshirt in true red; several burgundy pieces also - loose jeans and pants - I have relaxed straights as well as flare and wider legs in the closet, as well as joggers and flare leggings which are somewhat adjacent to this trend? - dark romance - well maybe not super-romantic but I certainly have plenty of dark shades to play with! - midis - one skirt in this length. one is plenty for how much I wear skirts! It's black satin, so I suppose fits in the dark romance bucket as well. - metallics - not so much, BUT I am a silver jewellery girl, so I can hop on the silver trend by piling it on. Plenty to keep me going, it would appear! Suz on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339640 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:47:20 +0000 Suz 2339640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, everyone! It's interesting hearing what everyone already has and I like reading your lists because I can sense the wheels turning! :)  Star, a great red handbag at thrift would be my delight, too. But I'm not holding my breath for that one. It will be serendipity if it shows up.  Janet, you have such a deep closet, it's no wonder you are set for most of the trends. If you are not feeling metallics these days, then you absolutely ought to keep them out of your outfits, trends or no trends. It's funny how we can go in personal phases with these things. I have noticed a few shifts in my own taste lately, too. When I trade out spring/ winter clothing I often look at things and think -- now why, you former favourite, am I not interested in wearing you any more? But I'm not, so... Sisi, I love your silver oxfords! I hope you find your trousers.  Jenni, I am so curious about the different trend cycles in your part of the world. As Sal as said before, some of them will be the same as in N. American & Europe, different season or no, some of them will be delayed, (or ahead) and some are unique to your area!  Jaime, that's a great idea for a challenge!  Lyn, your tall boots would be great with some of your skirts, I'll bet. It would be fun to experiment with those. And I can understand with your hair why you would prefer golds and bronzes -- makes sense!  Irina, when your closet is mainly neutral those pops of colour seem to play an extra special role and you were ahead of the trend with your cobalt!  Brooklyn, your closet is rich and deep and I love the way you incorporate trends into you unique signature style. You do the trend but do it your way. It never feels standard issue.  Sloper, it sounds like you are set! Yay!  Star (Lise) on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339617 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:38:18 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have 3 pairs of knee high boots, 2 black and 1 brown.   Dark brown mock-croc ankle boots.  Brown handbag. 1 Dark brown cord blazer.  Burgundy cord straight legs. Silver handbag.  Rose-silver flat mules.  Red flat mules. Knitwear in burgundy, lavender, fuchsia, teal and cobalt.  I have a pale yellow cotton knit that I usually wear once or twice in early Spring.  Maybe I can give it a wear this Autumn... Only thing I may add could be true bright red, probably in knitwear and if I see a great red handbag while thrifting. Janet on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339600 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:33:26 +0000 Janet 2339600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a good analysis. I'm catching up on reading Angie's blog post from yesterday, so a little late to the party. I mostly plan on shopping my closet for the trends, since I have plenty that already fits into the categories that interest me: 1. Red and chocolate. I have some red, not a lot, and would be open to another piece -- probably a blouse or top of some sort. I mostly enjoy burgundy and cooler shades of red, but I have four sweaters in shades of red (two patterned, one color block, and one solid), so that's enough for me. I'm enjoying the looks of chocolate brown that I'm seeing, so again, I'm open to adding a piece if I find the right one, but I just got a patterned AllSaints skirt with brown background, so if no other deep brown items strike my fancy, that itch is scratched. 2. Magenta, orchid, teal, cobalt, butter. I'll pass on more magenta and orchid. They look nice on me, but I always end up tiring of pieces in that color family -- I almost feel like they wear me, psychologically, if that makes any sense. Teal and cobalt -- big YAY, and I have it well represented in my closet. Butter? Not my best color, but I have some items with yellow accents in prints -- I'll stick with that.  3. Tall boots. Mine have been neglected for the past few years, so I'm looking forward to breaking them out again.  4. Loose jeans and pants, especially full length. Big yay, as long as the look isn't too oversized. Already represented with my wide leg jeans and parachute pants. 5. Dark romance. Yes, please. Moody florals, wintry textures. I think I'm well covered in that department too.  6. Pantsuits. I'll pass. I have a devil of a time finding pants that fit me properly, much less a matching jacket. I haven't had a suit since I was in my 20s and I expect I never will again. Of course, if the perfect one fell in my lap, I'd take it, but it's unlikely. 7. Maxis, midaxis, midis. YAY. Big yay. I'm well stocked in this department, but mainly with summer styles. However, some of my skirts transition between seasons nicely. No more minis for me. That ship sailed long ago, and even when I was young and slim, it was never my best look.  8. Metallics. I've moved away from metallics in the last few years, and i'm not sure why. Maybe too ALGO with my hair color now, and my statement eyeglass frames? I like them, but don't seem to wear them as much.  9. Peplums. Not so much anymore. Fussy on me.  10. Leather. Yes, please. I have leather jackets and a skirt. That's likely enough.  11. Statement socks. I have fun socks (pugs! sushi! stripes!), but they're not really part of my look since I don't really show them with cropped pants and low-vamp shoes. They're more of a secret happy thing.  Sisi on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339586 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:30:14 +0000 Sisi 2339586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are a trendy woman, Suz! For Autumn I only have  a pair of silver oxfords. I'd like to find a pair of warm loose pants and a wollen  long skirt for Autumn.  lyn67 on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339585 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:46:47 +0000 lyn67 2339585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Suz (scored 8 out of 11!!) &Brooklyn- you're both set  into  the trends right now! I am doing only the more domestic (for me:-)) ones from here: Chocolate&some teals(red is not really my color for F/W excluding one holiday sweater) loose pants/jeans (but not full length!-tey look terrible on me-so I skip- only ankle showing or 7/8),dark romance (which I always loved for colder seasons)-and I am all over midi lengths for skirts and dresses. I love metallics, but for the colder seasons only use them for holidays or dressy. I had both, but  was in love with pewter/for years but slowly want to switch for golds/copper now- because of my golden templed specs-but is hard to find my pieces. I   do have some tall boots from many years ago -mainly flat riding  ones both black and brown- but did not really used them nowadays, see if I can include these in some outfits in the curent season-but we have mild winters now and to be frank just couldn't make myself wearing them when it's so warm inside and outside.  As for the leather trend. I skipped that entirely as switched to light puffers and shackets along the years. I wasn't even aware of revival of it but  spotted one vegan jacket at H&M 2 weeks ago which may make it's way into my wardrobe, soon- just because it is NOT Black but is  kind of fadded charcoal  with some patina and very thin and not that stiff. Other enlisted treds  leave me icy cold at the moment---but I know so well to never say never loud out here!...:-) Jenni NZ on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339581 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:31:35 +0000 Jenni NZ 2339581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Found another on another local website: red. Yay that I already have red tops for summer x2, and red dresses. One of my red dresses may be too big now Jenni NZ on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339577 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:31:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 2339577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have 2 pair silver sandals already and have bought some sparkly navy ballet flats, the only new thing for this season so far. Jenni NZ on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339576 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:29:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 2339576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our part of the world: from my Spring Fashion Quarterly magazine I get: greens, more lime or apple but there was olive in the stores recently, blues including sky blue and cobalt, pinks, florals both ditsy and wider spaced, puffs, frills and flounces. Some camo, some metallics. I can already do most of this but I won’t do camo. And not too frilly either. Jaime on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339559 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:45:57 +0000 Jaime 2339559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It will be easier to say which trend I can't easily pull from my closet and that is peplum. I will be keeping my eyes peeled though! I have quite a lot of metallic silver (like you I started collecting to match my hair), plenty of leather, a good amount of red and brown, knee highs, loose jeans...maybe we should do a shop your closet for the trends challenge? Irina on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339558 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:45:14 +0000 Irina 2339558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Midaxi skirts - thanks to this trend, I now have 2! And lots of summer, midaxi dresses! Happy dance! All my pants are loose fit and I don’t see it changing soon. Looking for maybe one more pair of jeans in cream but not much else. <div>I bought a cobalt sweater dress and now have 2 garments in this color! Trendy! :)</div> Brooklyn on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339550 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:17:31 +0000 Brooklyn 2339550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am all over the metallics trend. And I do feel particularly pleased with my bronze jeans purchase last year. Interestingly, lots of people asked me where I got them this year (they didn’t last year). Dark romance is also a natural for me. Tall boots, tick. Loose jeans, tick. Red, brown and teal, tick. Teal, double tick. I am even getting more into yellow but I’m not sure if it’s the yellow that Angie describes. Midaxis and maxis, tick. Leather, tick. I also have a very old black military peplum jacket that I never stopped wearing. Happy. Excited to see what Spring/Summer brings here, although I already have my own DYOT plan. Sloper on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339531 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:12:21 +0000 Sloper 2339531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m a happy camper ‘cause some of the trends are perennials for me! Midi skirts and dresses Knit dresses Wide leg pants Shearling No reds or browns or tall boots though. Thinking about something metallic. Suz on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339529 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:00:57 +0000 Suz 2339529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sal, I'm really interested to see what the spring/ summer trend reports for your part of the world are suggesting! And whether you will play along or to what extent.  Dee, you wear the wider, looser jeans so well. You are doing well for those and they work really well with classic tops (which I know we both tend to prefer).  Roberta, aren't those Madewell booties great? (Or at least great looking). I wouldn't mind trying them, for sure... Jules, tall brown boots sound perfect for you. I can see them with that Aritzia dress of yours as well as with other items in your closet.  cat2, sounds like you are doing very well for current trends. It will be fun to pull out old favourites and try them again in new combinations.  Angie, those jeans are right up my alley! Wow! Love them so much!!  Sal on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339525 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:10:40 +0000 Sal 2339525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are well on the way Suz! I hope you can find the right red - I too would welcome some red into my winter wardrobe. Your silver is going to be excellent and I look forward to seeing the older peplums at play again. Dee on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339522 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:05:37 +0000 Dee 2339522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is the season for all your fab silver metallics to come out and play. Having fun styling them. As for me, I’m loving the fact that loose/relaxed fit jeans are back again and I’ve got a nice new collection to enjoy even though it took me forever to even wear the slim/skinny jeans but I’m happy to pass them along. Tall boots have also been waiting for action in my closet for the last few years, looking forward to wearing them again. They are a riding boot style which is pretty classic. Roberta on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339514 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:10:13 +0000 Roberta 2339514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You really were the crest of the metallic wave, especially with the boss silver jeans! Low heeled silver boots are my current dream. I am really into all the colors this season. Fall colors are always my favorite, but to see all these reds thrills me. Jules on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339513 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:09:37 +0000 Jules 2339513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have chocolate brown riding boots, in need of new soles so now I have motivation to get that done; my everyday fall/winter handbag is a chocolate leather messenger style; and I have chocolate leather fleece lined converse. All of these feel classic for my style yet on trend. On the other hand, the few metallics I have are in muted/distressed finishes while the trend seems to be a super shiny mirror finish. I don’t enjoy silver as much so I’ll keep an eye open for copper, bronze and/or gold items. cat2 on "Trends already in the closet" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-already-in-the-closet#post-2339509 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:55:31 +0000 cat2 2339509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a peplum jacket I love and a white peplum blouse. I already have a lot of claret, burgundy and teal. I already have a few metallic garments, mostly knits I bought for Holiday, and quite a few metallic shoes and a metallic low boot. I have black and brown tall boots, and long skirts aplenty. This is going to be fun!