favorite fashion trends of 2021
hey beaut,
As 2021 has finally come to a close, I thought it would be fun to officially jump into the world of fashion blogging and give you guys a few of my favorite looks from the last year. As we all know, the years that come and go bring a lot of trends into the fashion realm. I looked up just a few from this year in order to allow ya’ll to reminisce. According to the list.com, loungewear chic, feminine boss business suits, 1970s fringe jackets, beaded jewelry, oversized vintage-looking sweaters and more were the top trending stylistic pieces. Personally, I noticed a lot of biker shorts and oversized tees, glamorized western vibes, an uproar of business casual chic, chunky white shoes and gold jewelry, in addition to an obsession with black pleather pants? (I’m not complaining though… I’m obsessed with the look). My favorite thing about fashion is that it’s never going to get old, it will never disappear and it will continue to inspire, create and establish identities forever. It's a beautiful way for all of us to come together and embrace the representation of uniqueness. That being said, I wanted to write a little bit about my 2021 fashion obsessions and give you guys some inspiration for the upcoming year.
#1. Simple Black Bodycon Dresses
I know. These may seem incredibly boring and quite literally have been around for a while but I think that this last year, the fashion world has gotten a little bit more creative on specific ways to style this piece. From different items of layering to excessive jewelry and accessories, this versatile bodycon dress compliments all body types and allows for individual expression in dressing up or dressing down. Last year, I often paired the dress with a tied up graphic tee, played with the business casual look by adding a colorful blazer, dressed it down with a baseball cap and a jean jacket in addition to so much more. One thing that I always tell myself when it comes to utilizing simple pieces for fashion expression is that accessories and the little things to spice it up are absolutely essential! They are a perfect way to represent your individualistic style and contribution to current fashion trends. To see the different ways that I styled this bodycon dress, click here to check out one of my previous Tiktoks for fashion inspo.
#2. Business Casual Girl Boss Trousers & Blazers
Next, is business casual chic. I’ve always been a fan of professional suits/blazers in fun colors and with different patterns. I mean, if this doesn’t scream girl boss I don’t know what does! The amazing thing about these different types of blazers is that they are perfect for layering in colder weather and can easily be dressed for fancy or casual occasions. The funny thing about these photos of me in my favorite yellow blazer, is that they were taken in the middle of a Missouri summer. It was probably about 95 degrees, undeniably humid and not the best day for this blazer. But, I had just bought it and photos of this masterpiece were absolutely necessary. Anyway, I paired this blazer with a pair of distressed jean shorts, a fitted tank and white sneakers in order to dress it down just a bit. For the upcoming seasons, I’m excited to pair it with mini skirts, long sleeve turtlenecks, fitted knit dresses, gold jewelry and tall booties. Now, let’s talk trousers. I have been in love with this look for so long and I am happy that it has finally made its comeback into the realm of business chic. Any type of trousers paired with a fitted bodysuit, blouses, or cardigans, represents a perfectly sophisticated look. I definitely recommend implementing neutral trousers into your closet. It is most definitely one of my favorite staple pieces.
#3. Leather/Flare Pants
This one might be hard for others to agree on, but I adore the fact that these styles of pants have come back. Like I talked about earlier, one of the best things about the world of fashion is its ability to reuse past trends and make them better than before. Flare jeans are definitely a representation of fashion from a few decades ago…but I think they deserve all of the hype from this last year. They are incredibly easy to pair with a fitted tank, a graphic tee, and/or a statement heel. Also, leather pants are a great way to dress up a more casual sweater or graphic tees. I love pairing my leather pants with striking gold jewelry and a pop of color on top for more of a statement look. Whether the leather pants are fitted or flared, I think they offer us a greater variety of pants to style for more professional occasions! Here, I paired my flare leather pants with a casual mint green sweater, a statement bag and white booties: definitely one of my favorite outfits of the year!
Ultimately, this year brought us a lot of fun ways to experiment with fashion. These are just a few of my favorite things from the world of fashion in 2021. I cannot wait to see what different types of styles and trends 2022 will bring. Remember to stand out when it comes to fashion. Embrace the fact that you may not dress like everyone around you…you’re just the next trendsetter ;).
xoxo,
CG
