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After reading all of the responses on Tr. Shannon post trendy vs. current, I am still confused about some things-

Pointy toe footwear-trend or current? I am saying trend ?

Harem pants-a trend that did not really fly, and is over-right?

flares-trying to be a trend?

track pants-a trend..maybe has staying power, right?

waterfall or drapey front cardis and jackets-current ? This is on an item on my list and have a blue jacket in my Nordies bag. Getting this on sale as I am not sure of its lasting power. have a cardi like this in a peach color that I wear a lot so am considering another.

Asmetrical tops-trend or current? confused about this one.

Are the booties and boots in todays Angie blog a fall trend? I am getting the timberland sneakers in black as they fit my style and lifestyle. also am looking at fringed booties because I like them and want them, not really caring if they are trendy or not.

9 years ago

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Aida

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There are some things that fall into both categories. For your specific questions I'd say the following:

Pointy toes: both
Harem pants: fringe trend for a few years, perhaps passing
Flares: somewhat fringe trend (most people seem to be sticking to their skinnies)
Track pants/joggers: current (very mainstream)
Waterfall/Drape front cardigans and jackets: I personally consider these a bit passing, but they are mainstream and have been around several years now; current enough
Asymmetrical tops: both

Not sure about the booties in Angie's post today, but I'm inclined to say current more than trend because it's VERY accessible and people will be all over it instantly. Fringed booties would be more trendy, since fringe itself is a fringe (hah) trend.

9 years ago

catgirl

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Agree with Aida although I think some iteration of the waterfall cardi is current - it just changes a little. This year at NAS there were some really long ones and hi low ones.

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9 years ago

Maneera

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I agree with both Aida and Una. Here is what I think (and I could be very wrong, because I live in another part of the world...trends come here later)

Pointy toes: both, though I'm going to add that pointy toes trend is not likely to pass anytime soon. Especially the ones with ankle straps are both current and trendy....same for lasercut designs.

Harem pants: fringe trend for a few years, perhaps passing. Even in this part of the world, I haven't seen any new designs. The focus is more on wide legged pants as a trend

Flares: somewhat fringe trend (most people seem to be sticking to their skinnies). But these are definitely current. The only reason they might never become very popular is that they aren't as practical as skinnies because you HAVE to wear them longer with heels.

Track pants/joggers: current (very mainstream)

Waterfall/Drape front cardigans and jackets: I personally consider these as current and they are mainstream too this year. I've seen more designs this season and think this is a trend that might get more popular because these work so well for almost all body types.

Asymmetrical tops: Current, I don't see this trend phasing out anytime soon.

9 years ago

Deborah

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Very good questions, and I don't think I can answer them lol.

I will venture on Harem Pants tho. I think that they are actually very fringe, even tho they have been available in the mainstream. I have seen virtually no-one wear them, apart from myself and other forum members. Where I live, you are more likey to see boys/men rocking a dropped crotch look than a woman. I think this style sits a little more with alternate designers for the most part and will be available in variations from those designers.

I also think that potentially the comfort of some of the draped styles like the waterfall cardigans, will add to their longevity. I would expect their will be different versions as AG says and that will keep the look current. When I look back at the first 'waterfall' cardigan I bought 10 years ago (it was 10 years because I wore it for my 40th - so they have been around for at least 10 years), I cringe, it was pretty daggy, not quite the edgy, sharp looks that are about now.

9 years ago

approprio

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I think all of these things can look current in the right context.

Pointy toes - definitely a trend, particularly with flats. Probably a trend that we'll get over once our toes get sore.
Harem pants - on the fringe, but still very much alive for those who want to wear them. Current in an urban avant-garde way.
Flares - somewhat on the way back, but my guess is they'll remain a fringe thing for now. Skinny hegemony is not really shifting. Probably a trend for now.
Track pants/joggers - the luxe version is a trend and the rest should stay indoors where they belong.
Draped/waterfall profiles - current, has been around for ages and I think it may be heading into classic territory by now.
Asymmetric tops - no idea. Haven't seen much of it around here.
Lots of those boots look to me like classics that are trending. The wedges are definitely a trend that I think may die soon. Concealed wedges may stick around for the short in stature though.

Just my 2 cents

9 years ago

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