https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 08:36:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602378 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:29:32 +0000 Helen11 1602378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the only remotely trendy thing I own! No tutus, body harnesses, wedge sneakers, hi-Lo hems or anything else on the list.<br /> I'll take my cue from Viva and be the woman in some small town, rocking the chevron and loving it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602352 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:40:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1602352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helen, I have LOTS of chevron! Don't bow to the chevron haters. Wear your crocodile jumper with pride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602348 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:26:32 +0000 anne 1602348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Infinity scarves are not out where I live - the most trendy women in my office was wearing one last winter so it must be still out there in the mainstream. Plus I only just go one - from my (still) Secret Santa and am looking forward to wearing it this next (Aussie) winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602314 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:10:05 +0000 Adelfa 1602314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm writing this before I read the other replies.</p> <p>BF jeans--have already purged, don't feel cute in them.</p> <p>Fake Distressed Knits,&nbsp;Body Chains and Harnesses,&nbsp;Peplums,&nbsp;Culottes,&nbsp;Two-piece Dresses--never wore</p> <p>Wedge Sneakers--purged about three years ago</p> <p>Knits with Witty Sayings,&nbsp;Big Floral Midi Skirts,&nbsp;Jersey Knit Infinity Scarves,&nbsp;Mullet Skirts,&nbsp;Blanket Scarves,&nbsp;Colored Mirror Sunglasses--never wore</p> <p>Chevron--don't wear but would if I found the right one. A classic.</p> <p>Shoes with the Fringe--never wore</p> <p>Fringe Overload--I have one fringe item (a bag) and I'm not ready to quit on it!</p> <p>Tutus--never wore, but I like them.</p> <p>So that makes only two trends I'm actually over, BF jeans and wedge sneakers!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602135 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:04:41 +0000 Anonymous 1602135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate it when someone says a certain color or pattern is outdated. I happen to love paisley, and will wear it no matter what anybody tells me. I don't like ditsy florals, but would never say they should go because there are people who look good in that pattern. I also have favorite colors and color combinations that work well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602123 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:39:28 +0000 Aida 1602123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, me too! My wedding dress was also shorter in the front I <i>love </i>both high-low and handkerchief hemlines on skirts, my absolute favorite for them. I rarely wear the skirts/dresses I have without those hemlines any more, now that I think about it.</p> <p>Chevron... is a classic pattern to me. Like dots, checks, stripes. Helen your sweater looks super! Definitely wear it if the pattern still calls to you. I have two chevron skirts (high-low, incidentally) that I will happily continue wearing for as long as they hold up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602113 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:59:15 +0000 rachylou 1602113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Helen. Call it zigzag... And the potato stampers will be taking my money again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602063 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:50:46 +0000 Anonymous 1602063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can't really predict when a trend is going to end so I think this is just a list of things she is personally over. It's interesting that she is over SO MANY things though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602056 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:05:06 +0000 Janet 1602056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Am I the only one who liked asymmetrical "mullet skirt" hemlines even before they trended? I had my wedding dress designed with a higher-in-front (below the knee) and lower-in-back (sweeping the ground) hemline, and that was 13 years ago. I find the lines of a gracefully angled asymmetrical hemline flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602039 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:41:29 +0000 Alassë 1602039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1602021 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:56:07 +0000 Helen11 1602021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, now I'm not sure whether Rachylou and Brooklyn are joking. I was looking forward to wearing my 'crocodile jumper' next winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601996 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:03:26 +0000 rachylou 1601996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Brooklyn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601986 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:17:41 +0000 Summer 1601986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no! &nbsp;Time to retire my tutu, then! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601968 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:57:58 +0000 Deborah 1601968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blog but don't appreciate these posts. As a fashion blogger I suppose her focus is on staying "current" and wearing "the latest". As a result some trends are in and some are out. I wear what I like and don't really enjoy someone telling me what I should and shouldn't wear. This kind of thinking doesn't promote individuality, the development of signature style etc. I think I'll go and pop my wedge heel sneakers on and go find that harness in the back of my wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601954 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:03:36 +0000 Gaylene 1601954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My reaction to these "In" and "Out" lists is total disinterest. But, to be fair, there are many women who feel it is important to know what is trending and what has reached mass market status, and this kind of advice might be useful in figuring out what still gets a stamp of approval from a trusted source.</p> <p>I'm not big on trends, so I'm not the audience for this kind of article. But I do think Allie's intent wasn't to tell anyone not to wear these items. I actually thought she was quite careful to state these were just HER opinions and to encourage her readers to continue to wear the items they owned. It seemed to me she was just warning her readers that they might not want to keep adding these particular trends to their wardrobes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601950 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:42:13 +0000 unfrumped 1601950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack, I am currently investigating a 2 piece dress, thank you.<br />And I still like me an understated peplum. I never could wear the exaggerated ones anyway, as they just don't work on me, but others do.<br />Of course it's hard to say something IS a trend if everything is an equal trend, so there's something to the "in" and "out" but no, I don't like the pejoratives.</p> <p>I still am most interested in, if certain things really work for your lifestyle and body type, what are the OTHER things you can pair with them to keep current, or what is the "new peplum" . Because a lot of time the element of the things that work for an individual are very practical about fit, and good fit makes a good outfit, so you still should be able to build on that somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601931 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:37:50 +0000 Kaelyn 1601931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uhhhh, some of those things are trending BIG TIME, and others I think just recently became mainstream, so I don't think she's quite in the loop. I do appreciate her saying at the end that people should keep enjoying those trends if they want to. There are some trends on the list I personally wouldn't enjoy wearing, but I don't HATE them and I want them to be available to those who do like them. And the fashion industry can pry witty tees from my cold, dead hands. I've been rocking them for as long as I can remember and I won't ever stop. Especially because I've just embraced "witty" as an adjective for my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire/page/2#post-1601874 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:37:20 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1601874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mean, she says it's only her opinion and that she doesn't expect everyone to agree, so I don't see how it's harsh... I agree with her with most items; the knit fabric - not chunky/sweater knit, t-shirt like knit - infinity scarves have been everywhere and I'm OK with moving on. I never liked the wedge sneaker look because it was a combination of a practical shoe style with a very impractical feature. But then I'm weird about those intentionally jarring juxtapositions, like "winter shorts."</p> <p>I am with Cerinda in being tired of rolled cuffs on every pant in existence - it works for some outfits and some body shapes but it seems like everyone in my vicinity has just taken it as an easy excuse to wear too-short and too-long pants and think that no one will notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601864 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:54:08 +0000 Echo 1601864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with approprio. I've been waiting for the peplum thing to become "outdated" so I can wear the ones I love! I dislike participating in fads, even when they flatter me (a rather sophomoric way of thinking, I'll grant). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601859 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:42:38 +0000 DonnaF 1601859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another peplum lover here!&nbsp; Most of the stuff on that list I'd never buy or wear.&nbsp; But peplums tend to flatter my body if I can find a good fit in either Petites or regular sized.&nbsp; Right now, I'm wearing a thin belt over a denim shirt to give it a bit of a peplum effect because for some reason it flares out at my hips.&nbsp; </p> <p>IMHO, extremes of a trend (boulder shoulder pads, 6" stilettos, 4" platforms, etc.) can look dated quickly, but most of us probably buy more moderate versions so they have greater longevity.&nbsp; Also, if a trend doesn't suit one's body type and takes a lot of effort to make it work/fit, I think one is more apt to let it go more quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601849 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:28:11 +0000 Anonymous 1601849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tracey. &nbsp;Angie spoke for me. &nbsp;I wear what suits my body. &nbsp;You look <u>fabulous</u> in peplum tops. &nbsp;I would suggest continuing to wear them for as long as they make you happy. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601839 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:04:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1601839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with all the others who said that trends are over when I decide they are (for me).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601837 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:03:33 +0000 shiny 1601837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is your signal that if you love a particular style, then stock up now, before it disappears. Or, if you are petite, it's now your turn since it's finally hit the mass market. (But you can only get that in black &amp; one other trendy color, sorry). :-(</p> <p>I have a colleague that wears the oversized infinity scarves like nobody's business... it's not a trend for her, I think. I think it's her signature style. If you saw her wearing one, you'd want a whole closet of them too. I don't know how she pulls it off because though she is short like me, my neck is way too short for this style.&nbsp;</p> <p>I still have my printed sweatpant jeans (or Sweans, as I call them). I haven't worn them much lately but I haven't given them up yet. I like them. And I still like BF jeans as well, the looser ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile there's a lot on this list that I never cared for to begin with, primarily because it just doesn't flatter me at all. That includes peplum. I like the look, unfortunately, it doesn't like me. To me peplum is a classic, always in style look if you can pull it off and it flatters you. That it's a "trend" just means that you can find peplum in the stores. I think this post is saying you can find peplum everywhere so it's past peak for trends... if peplum flattered me, I'd be having a field day and stocking up NOW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601825 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:49:50 +0000 shedev 1601825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this list only matters if you use trendy as a descriptor. If an item fits your persona, it will always be in for you. I'm personally over my wedge sneakers. I'd much rather wear the Ash or the Flys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601818 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:31:17 +0000 Cococat 1601818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't realise that body harnesses were a fad. I bought mine several years ago and wear it from time to time with black dresses. </p> <p>I would love to see yours approprio. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601801 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:01:45 +0000 Brooklyn 1601801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Come on rachylou. Chevron is forever </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601786 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:33:46 +0000 Anonymous 1601786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm fairly tired of BF jeans; not because of the style, but because many women wear the ripped denim that makes them look like they can't afford to buy nicer clothes.</p> <p>I'll wear peplums whenever I please, that's for sure. They are so flattering. They'll make a comeback if they go out anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601737 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:25:36 +0000 rachylou 1601737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not my peplums! I only agree with one: chevron. I've been looking at my chevron clothes hampers and they need to go. Not one more hipster with a potato stamp is going to be allowed to sell me chevrons. Lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601732 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:19:57 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1601732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well glad to hear I have similar reactions to what's been said here. Posts like these grate me. What is it about Angie's advice that makes a difference. I think Angie is not as harsh, but if she was saying something was on its way out, I would pay close attention, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trends-to-retire#post-1601724 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:51:41 +0000 viva 1601724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will take a look at the article later, Tracey, but I can tell it's going to annoy me. Every time I read or hear someone saying something is "out" or "over" I hear it in the voice of the most critical and judgey girls and women I've ever known. </p> <p>Trends are trends. They ebb and flow. They take a long time to get to certain corners. Wear them if you like them on your body! You can be sure that some woman in some small town is also rocking that look and feeling amazing. </p>