9 Celebrity Trends We’re Brave Enough To Admit We Kind Of Like
Ugh, we might even say love.
by The Candidly Team
In our 20s, we fell victim to a lot of faddy things that can now be coined objectively ridiculous. We can still feel the sting of 16 butterfly clips gripping our scalp and the phantom bruises of our loooow denim waistbands.
Nowadays, you wouldn’t call us “trend people.”
99.9% of trends are just too fleeting … too young … and, honestly, too unflattering to bother with.
That’s not to say we don’t like to dress tastefully or look excellent.
We just tend to gravitate toward things that are more classic. Timeless. Comfortable. Chic. Like THIS. And THIS.
So what are we even doing here, you might ask. Well, I believe the term is “eating our words.”
That’s right. Because today, we’re going to divulge 9 trends the “kids are wearing” that we really, truly love and wear and fully embrace as over-40 women. And we do it, not because they’re trendy, but because they’re all those things we mentioned above: timeless, comfortable, flattering.
But enough adjectives. Let’s get to the trends, and the specific pieces that make them come to life.
1. The “Clean Girl” Combo Of Loose-fit Jeans With A Tank
Why we love it: Here’s the gist. The combination of a fitted tank (or tee, for that matter) with a longer, looser-fitting pair of jeans is just very, very flattering on every shape human. It makes waists look more nipped and legs look longer. And then, of course, there’s the fact that it’s pretty much like wearing pajamas in terms of comfort. Just big, fat wins all around.
See? So easy.
Price: $20
2. The “Coastal Grandmother” Look
Why we love it: Had you told us there’d be a trend that made everyone dress like Diane Keaton in a Nancy Meyers movie, we’d have thought you’d been spying on our dreams. But honestly, we get the mass appeal. Beachy linen trousers and smart button-downs have a way of looking incredible on everyone. And we can wear them in the warmer months without puddling onto the floor.
3. White Sneaks With Fancy Fabrics
Why we love it: Ummm, because we get to wear a down comforter of a shoe with max orthopedic support and still feel like Audrey frickin’ Hepburn. Why else?
4. The “Cottagecore” Florals
Why we love it: This trend actually inspired us to write a whole, long article. There are just too many wildly pretty, supremely flattering, completely comfortable, and outright lazy dresses out there to choose from. Throw any of these on with your most comfortable sandals, and poof, you’re your loveliest self. And again, you feel like you’re in house clothes.
5. The Supremely flattering strapless dresses
Why we love it: Look, we’ve been saying this since WAY before it was cool, but strapless dresses are actually MORE flattering than sleeveless, especially if we have thicker arms or wider chests. In any case, a strapless black dress will always be an elegant staple, so owning one stunning version is a decision you won’t regret.
6. The Return Of Real And Proper Maxi Skirts
Good skirts are hard enough to find, but for so long, brands were only making boring midi or horrifying mini skirts, so we pretty much forgot about skirts altogether. Then, something miraculous happened. Maxi skirts started showing up again. Good ones. Gorgeous ones! So much so that we wrote a whole THING about them. When cut correctly, a fine skirt can replace your pants and make you look miles more dressed up. But the comfort is always there. Always.
7. The Tomboy-chic Accessories
Why we love it: About 3/4 of our team at The Candidly recently declared that these two words best describe their style aspirations: Feminine Tomboy. We just appreciate a balance between effortless, casual comfort and feminine fits that make us feel good. We got into the clothes HERE, but there are actually two accessories that have emerged from this trend that we’re absolutely all-in for. And here they are:
8. The Mary Jane flats
Why we love it: Sometimes the prettiest, most elevating things are the simplest. Such is the case with the graceful little strap that turns a ballet flat into a Mary Jane. This shoe, maybe more than any other, is one we can wear with any outfit in our closet, and it will make everything look that much better. That much more planned out, intentional, styled.
9. The “Quiet Luxury” White Dresses
Why we love it: People get so spooked about wearing white, and that’s a damn shame, because it’s one of the most elegant and quietly luxurious neutrals around. More brightening than beige. More exciting than black. We actually have 3 starter dresses we firmly believe make wearing white less scary. Every single one is a joy to wear.
But for those unconvinced, it also comes in black. Oh, and it sizes up to XXXL.
Price: $125
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