Then: Skinny Jeans Now: Relaxed Fit This closet staple took over the runways for Spring 2015. The unforgiving skinny jeans trend is starting to fade and now is the time to loosen up and embrace this relaxed fit. While shopping for this fit, think high-waist mom, not low-waist boyfriend.
J Brand + Simone Rocha Jake ruffled boyfriend jeans US $370; AED/SAR 1,358 www.net-a-porter.com
Ashish Sequined jeans US $2,160; AED/SAR 7,936 www.farfetch.com
Rag and Bone The Dre leather mid-rise slim boyfriend jeans US $858; AED/SAR 3,151 www.net-a-porter.com
Then: Backpack Now: Bucket Bag A backpack sans double straps is high on our bucket list this year. We like to look at the bucket bag as the adult version of our childhood carry-all.
Mansur Gavriel Large bucket bag US $495; AED/SAR 1,818 www.editorialist.com
Micheal Kors Miranda bucket bag US $823; AED/SAR 3,023 www.farfetch.com
Sophie Hulme Mini leather bucket bag US $981; AED/SAR 3,603 www.matchesfashion.com
Then: Peplum Now: Ruffled Hem Lines Not ready to let go of peplum just yet? Turns out that you don’t have to—this trend that refuses to go away is still holding on, only with more dynamic movement and layering.
Ellery Marine Top in Meridian US $1,270; AED/SAR 4,665 www.modaoperandi.com
Chloé Gingham ruffled top US $1,510; AED/SAR 5,546 www.matchesfashion.com
Tibi Brodee embroidered silk-faille top US $485; AED/SAR 1,781 www.net-a-porter.com
Then: Chunky Necklaces Now: Dainty Details Statement necklaces with chunky, jewel-encrusted embellishments are a thing of the past. Now’s the time for pin-thin chains with dainty details.
Noor Fares 18K gold dodecohedron pendant necklace with white diamonds US $2,812; AED/SAR 10,329 www.stylebop.com
Saint Laurent Plume feather-charm silver necklace US $584; AED/SAR 2,145 www.matchesfashion.com
Isabel Marant Crystal pendant necklace US $201; AED/SAR 740 www.farfetch.com
Then: A Nod to the ‘90s Now: A Throwback to the ‘70s It’s hard to wrap our heads around the fact that the ‘90s is now considered vintage. Let go of the flannel-infused decade and this summer, connect with your inner flower child as seen on the runway for Tommy Hilfiger.
Miu Miu Suede dress US $2,485; AED/SAR 9,128 www.mytheresa.com
Saint Laurent Fringed suede mini skirt US $1,758; AED/SAR 6,457 www.matchesfashion.com
Talitha Fringed suede vest US $2,342; AED/SAR 8,602 www.net-a-porter.com
Then: Quirky Prints Now: Stripes Stripes are at an all-time high this year. Ditch novelty prints and set sail into 2015 wearing nautical stripes and vertical lines in bold colors.
Maiyet Striped shift dress US $1,844; AED/SAR 6,775 www.farfetch.com
J.W. Anderson Asymmetric striped cotton top US $742; AED/SAR 2,725 www.net-a-porter.com
Stefano De Lellis Embellished striped cotton piqué skirt US $749; AED/SAR 2,751 www.luisaviaroma.com
Then: The Party Dress Now: The Jumpsuit This season, you can tuck away your best party dress and jump at the occasion of dressing up in a jumpsuit. The tailored one-piece has been missing in the limelight—and remember, there’s no reason to feel dressed down if you’re not flaunting a frilly frock.
Stella McCartney Silk crepe jumpsuit US $2,233; AED/SAR 8,202 www.brownsfashion.com
Valentino Silk jumpsuit US $2,955; AED/SAR 10,854 www.mytheresa.com
Lanvin Guipure lace jumpsuit US $3,907; AED/SAR 14,350 www.net-a-porter.com
Then: Crop Top Now: Box Top Meet the box top, the crème of the crop tops. The boxy shape instantly adds a clean update to the trend while still giving that flirty, belly button peek-a-boo in a refined way. Best worn with a high-waist midi A-line skirt or pleated front pants.
Elizabeth and James Enno polka-dot cropped top US $313; AED/SAR 1,150 www.matchesfashion.com
Suno Cropped top US $439; AED/SAR 1,610 www.bysymphony.com
Saloni Marie polka-dot textured top US $297; AED/SAR 1,091 www.matchesfashion.com
Then: A-Line Skirts Now: Culottes The alternative to the A-line skirt isn’t as scary as you might think. With culottes, you get the illusion of a skirt with the comfort of laid-back shorts. Look for a structured wide-leg cut instead of billowy bottoms that hit right under the knee.
Osman Themis cotton-blend culottes US $1,089; AED/SAR 4,000 www.matchesfashion.com
3.1 Phillip Lim Wide leg culottes US $362; AED/SAR 1,330 www.farfetch.com
Roksanda Ilincic Jude cotton-silk blend culottes US $1,090; AED/SAR 4,004 www.stylebop.com
Almost two weeks into the new year, it’s time that we upgrade our wardrobe and say goodbye to the items which have become more familiar than fashionable. Some trends are just too stubborn to fade away (hence, the peplum), while others that you’ve become more comfortable with can still be held on to but tweaked to keep them fresh.
Here are the top trends to help elevate your wardrobe this year.
—Nouriah Al Shatti
