Though they are not ubiquitous, I’m afraid cropped tops are going to be invading the stores. I am not a fan! Neither do I favor high waisted bottoms. Since my waist has no curves, I prefer the mid rise variety of jeans.

Also on my no-love list are tops with sheer fabric requiring extra layers, wide necklines, super duper low v necks, tunic length hems (I know some folks love them), and overly ruffled parts.

Pants that don’t cover my ankles! Bring back full length jeans/pants PLEASE.

Jeans tucked into boots. My husband refers to this as the "Han Solo" look. Also tunics and leggings.

A 3/4 (or bracelet) sleeve is one of my signitures! Oh, well! As long as there is variety at retail, I'm okay with what OTHER people buy. However, I will submit that looking at footwear like Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 makes MY feet hurt!

After doing a walk- through of some retail establishments today, I’m so thoroughly underwhelmed that I have to say I’m tired of:

- lack of quality fabrics
- dull muddy colors
- cropped tops
- paper-thin tees and knits
- primo prices for unlined jackets
- holes in jeans (come on already! This “trend” is like a gazillion years old!)

Old lady rant over.

I'm tired of boxy, oversized toppers and sweaters. And I too would like to have the option every now and then for full-length jeans.

Agree with distressed, cropped jeans! Full length in a nice solid wash please!

Bell sleeves, skinny jeans, long sweaters, fitted puffers and chunky running shoes are on my list.
I think I might be in a minority group - I love cropped tops since I’m short and they fit me nicely
Also, like cropped pants and prefer high waist

Oooooh. I'm another fan of 3/4 length sleeves. I always push longer sleeves up. ALWAYS. I find it a flattering and practical length. Across seasons. I also love cropped pants, now that they figured out how to make sock booties so that a person doesn't have to freeze her ankles while wearing them. I have shorter legs but I don't care -- the cropped length has always had a place in my heart.

OTOH, I was well and truly over the fussy and cold shoulder sleeves the second they appeared.

And like many here, I have been over overly distressed denim for what feels like my entire life on YLF. I don't mind a bit of distressing, fading, etc. But holes? People, really? HOLES????

And, short skirts/ dresses. Please keep making midis. Please.

Laughed out loud at Lisa P's comment, which is totally how I feel in a typical winter in my ordinary home.

I must admit I've had a problem with all of the hectic blouses and dresses. Not only do they have hectic patterns and prints, but they also have hectic designs. Like asymmetrical shoulders and sleeves. The only dress of this kind that I like is the ruched front design from Veronica Beard. Probably because the shoulders and sleeves are still normal.
https://www.veronicabeard.com/.....lue-Copper

Here's an example of my current poison eye.
https://www.veronicabeard.com/.....onze-Ivory

I still like 3/4 sleeves and high waists, skinny jeans, cropped pants etc. I suppose there is someone more adventurous than I, who would love the copper dress linked above.

High five re those dresses, Denise. I am in utter agreement.

I'm so sick of overly masculine clothes, like blazers, double breasted coats, dad sneakers, trousers... I feel like you have to dress like a man to be fashionable these days. Am fascinated with full length pleated skirts and pussybow blouses though! You can also dress like an older British Lady and still be very trendy.

Interesting!

Suz, I think you might like the cropped length because you have shorter legs. It's those of us who spent too many formative years in "floods" who can't see doing that intentionally.

Cropped tops, NOOO! Cropped bottoms, YESSS! The better to showcase some fine booties or flats! I have a baffling love for showing off my size 10 (and-a-half if that size were actually produced!) feet! I want all my tops to be of a substantial fabric and length, and whoever invented the front-tuck is a genius.

Bennett, I'm with you on the crop tops. This summer, if I slim down like I expect, I can see wearing one that just passes my natural waist when my arms are down, in a color that doesn't highlight the glowing whiteness of my belly every time I reach up to scratch my nose, but that's about it. From standpoints of modesty and warmth, crop tops are a pain.

I'm with Suz and Denise, (although not that into skinnies).

Are you tall by any chance, FashIntern?

I love the high waists and showcasing the waist because it adds structure to the outfit. I don't like oversized sloppy fits on my body. Bad for narrow shoulders unless I wear shoulder pads.

I LOVE the roomier jeans and trousers fits that are finally available.

The hectic tops are overkill - but I don't seem bothered by them because I can usually find what I want eventually. The hardest parts are the necklines.

The too short skirts and dresses are still problematic - but MUCH better. I AM MILKING IT. Midis FOREVER!

I'm finding structured tops actually. First time in years. I wear body con knits.

I like cropped pants because they're REALLY good for the type of footwear I like to wear. They're very practical in the Seattle rain too. I'm regular height at 5ft 6,

I'm tired of florals (mostly because it's February). I would like to see more winter-appropriate clothing online.

Like Janet, I've been shopping around too lately . Everything seems very mainstream, very repetitive and very uninspiring. Of course, that's what you get from " mall" and chain retail, but can someone not step up and advance the look somewhat? Even Aritizia is repeating the same body (whether it be pant, sweater, blouse or jacket) over and over and over again. I found a really cool and interesting brand on Instagram yesterday, and actually went to order a great-looking top , but then realized I had no idea what it would really look like ,what the quality was, or how it would even fit......so I didn't go further. I know, this has nothing to do with anything right now other than my utter frustration with fashion at the mid-price level. And so help me god , if I see anyone my age wearing those huge new Fila/ Balenciaga knock-off sneakers that are all over the stores......

Oh, I’m also over fussy sleeves. Enough with the ruffles and bulk and bells. I have a couple and will not buy more. Too hard to cram them into jackets and coats and i think the look is starting to look kind of dated. Gah, I seem like such a curmudgeon lately. Or maybe I’m just craving more simplicity and streamlined style since my body is feeling particularly fluffy. :-/

Items that look red online but turn out to be orange in real life.

Angie, I'm a little over 5'8". That makes me kinda tall in the US, but average in Deutschland.

FashImtern, you ARE tall. Now I get the floods reference.

Janet, so with you on annoying maximal sleeves that don'y layer under toppers. I have to keep that look HIGH SUMMER, and not freeze in a/c.

Cheap, thin, scratchy merino and cashmere, and knits that pill when you look at them. I know manufacturers do it to keep the price point artificially low, but I'm so done with it.

Also, wool suiting with no lining. Again, I'd be happy to pay a little extra for a lining, otherwise I just won't buy blazers and trousers at all.

Interesting read. I like bracelet sleeves and cropped bottoms, maybe because I am short? Hate cold shoulder tops, and have from when they first came out. Hate high rises because I just can’t wear them. Agree about embellished sleeves, just too fussy. Not sure about midi lengths, I haven’t found any yet that look good on me. And I still like slightly distressed jeans, they just seem a little more interesting.

The fussy sleeves/cold shoulder/overly embellished thing: these tops seem to me like the sartorial equivalent of women who are constantly apologizing. Like: girl just be yourself, who you are is good enough! It’s fine to be a v-neck, v-necks are great!

I like cropped pants for their versatility - I don’t have to think what kind of shoes would work with it. I recently bought and returned a nice full length pants from COS. They looked good with 1 inch pumps but not flats or oxfords. I don’t want to buy pants that don’t work with most of my shoes.
I have a pair of full length summer silk pants - same story, can’t wear it with sandals.

Statement sleeves !!