When you want to be this... But you also want to be this...
But you also want to be this! Sorry for being MIA guys but I promise I've
got a fun video up my sleeves—I'm gonna be your fashion trend analyst for 2022. I haven't uploaded
on YouTube lately because I'm totally consumed by TikTok. I've been experimenting with short
form content so please give your girl a follow! And because of the ridiculous amount of time I
spend on TikTok, I've noticed a problematic fashion phenomenon... Is anyone aware of how fast
trend cycles are these days? I personally think TikTok plays a huge part in this because it's
making fast fashion even faster! Have you guys seen this dress or this dress on your fyp? It's
insane because individual fashion pieces are going viral! I was listening to Emma Chamberlain's
podcast on the topic of Trendy vs Timeless and she talked about all the trends in 2021 and
predicted which trend will become timeless. So in today's video, I'm going to talk about all
the trends Emma's gone through in the podcast and predict their fate. I'm gonna let you
know whether you should be investing in them, or skipping them! Before I start my video, I
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want to see Ana Luisa review videos in depth, go check out these videos. I want to go through
why chasing trends blindly could be problematic. Disclaimer: I'm not trying to bash people for
participating in trends but the first problem is overconsumption. Trend cycles historically last
way longer but they're now broken into these micro trends. Instead of decades of collective
culture, societal factors boiled down to a general sense of style—say 80s fashion, you're
now talking about individual pieces of clothing blowing up overnight because of TikTok or
influencer marketing. It drives demand very rapidly, which means supply needs to go up and we see all
these cheaper dupes that are mass-produced and they're not made very ethically. These micro trends
only last for months or even weeks. Because they're so recognisable, no one wants to be seen wearing
them after the trend so they end up in landfills. The second problem is lack of inclusivity. I'm
sure some of you would have stumbled across the 'Is it fashion or is she just skinny' videos. Some
trends only work on certain body types, which makes it very hard for people that are not of a
particular size or shape to participate in them. The price point is also not very accessible for
some and it drives people too fast fashion. The third problem is lack of individuality. For me,
fashion is not just slapping some clothes on. It's a means of expressing yourself
and affirming your identity, especially for some LGBTQI+ and PoC communities. These
micro trends to me create this cookie cutter world where everyone is wanting the same thing and
it confines what deems to be fashionable in a very narrow, often quite Eurocentric definition. I'm
not saying don't buy any trend items—I'll probably continue to participate in some trends, but what
I'm saying is try to choose ones that have the potential to be timeless so you'll get a lot more
wear out of your purchase. Bow let's get back to the ultimate showdown of 'Trendy vs Timeless'!
P.S. This is just my personal opinion. Feel free to disagree in the comment section. The first one
is leather. I think it depends on what the item of clothing is. Good leather jackets and good leather
shoes? Absolutely timeless! What became trendy in 2021 were leather pants, shirts and blazers.
The 'Pinteresty' form-fitted leather pants for me—they're just a trend. If I was to invest in some,
I'll probably go for ones with more of a straight cut. I'll probably opt for a more traditional
biker style leather jacket over a leather blazer or leather shirt because I think those are just
trends. Blazers. Emma Chamberlain thinks oversized blazers are just trendy and the more form-fitted
ones are more timeless. I actually disagree! I think the fitted, more cropped look kind of pushes
the blazer into more of a corporate, utilitarian fashion item, instead of a fashionable
item. I reckon the oversized blazer creates more interesting silhouettes. The juxtaposition of an
oversized blazer with a more form-fitted, tighter bottom for me is absolutely timeless. Long skirts.
I reckon long skirts are great wardrobe staples, especially for fall and winter. But i'm not too
sure if long skirts were a trend in 2021. The more modest length for me has more versatility over
a mini skirt and I reckon they always look put together so they're definitely timeless. I would
suggest investing in a good long knit skirt in colours that are neutral—say an oatmeal, an army
green or a rusty brown. Something that's a little more playful than black or white but they'll
never go out of style. High socks with sneakers. That's actually a little bit out of trend now.
The only way I can see it working beyond 20 21 is to swap the long socks with a pair of shorter
tube socks and kind of rock them like Princess Diana in the athleisure kind of way. Now that's
what I call 'timeless'! This is my Hugh Hefner outfit... Animal print. I think it depends on what the print
is. The classic leopard print will always have its place in fashion but I reckon the cow print and
the zebra print, which were a hit in 2021—they're on their way out. These prints are too distinctive and I
reckon they put an outfit to an era straight away so I don't think they'll last. Knee-high boots.
Absolutely timeless! I reckon a good pair of knee-high boots are absolutely essential for any
wardrobe because they just elevate any outfit. Apart from wearing them with a mini skirt, I reckon
they look extremely fashionable when you pair them with culottes or a midi skirt and leave no skin
showing. Invest in some good leather knee-high boots in either brown or black with a reasonable
heel height. They'll become your winter wardrobe staples. Cowboy boots. Cowboy boots for me lean
into the more kind of dress-up, festival fashion. The way their style currently on Pinterest for me
is just trendy, not timeless. The reason why I say that is because it's literally swapping a really
classic long boot for something that is a bit too distinctive, which automatically puts an expiry
date to an outfit. If you haven't bought into the whole cowboy boot trend, I would say just get a
pair of simple knee-high boots instead. You'll get a lot more wear out of them. Skinny jeans. I think
they're just straight up out of trend now. I reckon some girls look amazing in that silhouette but
I've never felt super comfortable wearing them. Personally, I think they are too figure-hugging
and I also think they are not too sophisticated-looking so I would say invest in a pair
of straighter leg jeans, like Levi's 501 for a more timeless look. Oh low-rise jeans... No, no,
no! They don't flatter my body type. They don't work on a person with a long torso and shorter legs
like myself, or a person with a rounder stomach. The look is not very elevated in my opinion
and it's a trend that is not very inclusive so hmm... Nah! Tiny sunglasses. I think the right sunglasses
instantly make an outfit more fashionable. The tiny sunglasses were super trendy for a hot minute
but I think they're on the way out, especially the very tiny lenses. The XL square
lenses are actually making a massive comeback. If you want to invest in some timeless sunglasses,
I would choose something a bit more classic, like the 70s round shape or a softer square shape,
like the Ray-Ban Wayfarer but nothing too big or too small. Bucket hats. Emma Chamberlain thinks
bucket hats are just trendy and the timeless option would be a baseball cap and I actually
disagree! I think both the bucket hat and the baseball cap are timeless, but for me the bucket
hat is more fashionable and whereas the baseball cap is more of a utilitarian option. Even if the
bucket hat falls out of the main trend in 2022, I reckon they'll always have a place in the
hip hop and streetwear subcultures. If you were to invest in one, I would say don't go for
a distinctive texture like the fluffy ones or the leather ones that are very trendy in 2021, but
go for something with a more classic fabric, like cotton or linen. Leg warmers. How can they be a
timeless item? They're just straight-up trendy! Fashion the cyclical, like... A period? 😅
They were trendy in the 90s when I was a kid. (Yep I'm old.) They are trendy in 2021. They're
probably gonna make a comeback in 20 years' time but I just can't see them continue being a hit
in 2022. Mesh fabric. The cutout thing, you know, that 'DIY cut your stockings into a top' thing? For
me, it's just a trend. But i think mesh fabric is absolutely timeless! Think Jean Paul Gaultier and
his iconic mesh tops—they're so playful, classic and just a great statement piece to have. If you
want to invest in one, I would say try your luck and thrift a really colourful, bold, Jean-Paul-Gaultier-like one, or just purchase something really simple—a turtleneck black top like what
I'm wearing, which is great for layering. Leggings. They'll always have a place in the gym or the airport
but I don't consider them a style item. iI someone pulls off a cute outfit wearing leggings, I'll
think, "Wow! How incredible they managed to look put- together wearing a pair of leggings!"
But I'll never think, "Oh wow! This outfit is so inspiring." Sorry! Layering jewelry. I think it
depends on what the jewelry is made out of. Layering beaded necklaces or those chunky chokers for me is
just trendy but layering dainty, classic pieces like what I'm wearing right now is timeless. Go for
classic materials like gold and silver instead of rose golds or plastic. Opt for designs that are
uncomplicated and simple. Colourful rings. They made a massive comeback in 2021. The Mon Cher Moi rings—they
were massive on TikTok for a minute and of course a bunch of cheaper dupes were made because the
real ones were quite expensive. Don't get me wrong— I think they're cute and I remember wearing them
when I was like, 12. Even though they are pretty, I don't think they're very versatile. They don't look
right with say, a work outfit. So if you haven't invested in them, I would say just skip them.
Corset tops. First of all, I think a corset is a great item for layering and I just love all the awesome
outfits this trend has created in 2021. I love how people got so creative and they started layering
a corset over a shirt or dress and created some very interesting silhouettes. But i think that
fast fashion, Pinteresty way of wearing a corset, like that corset belt look, or the very heavy
underwire look—they're on the way out. Cargo pants. I think they'll always have a place in fashion but
If i was to buy some pants tomorrow, I'll probably invest in a pair of straight leg jeans or some slacks.
If you want to dabble in this trend, I would say go for a more classic colour, like a beige or an army green
and stay away from loud colours and patterns. Okay, a good one: socks and sandals! What do
you think? I'd say it's like the stock market—it's a high risk, high reward option. It's quite hard to
nail because you need a bit of fashion knowledge and the eye to style for it to work but when
you do you, honestly look like the most fashionable person in the world! Surprisingly timeless in
my opinion. Tennis skirt. Please don't yell at me but I've never found this preppy tennis chic look
fashionable and I can't see it lasting beyond 2021... So i would say just skip it. Crochet. Interesting.
Avant Basic was massive in 2021 and I can see a lot of funky 70s patterns and fabric choices
like crocheting popping up. I think this is just a trend and it'll pass. Crochet items will
always have a place in the beach and surf culture but if you haven't invested in them, I would say
just completely skip them and leave them in 2021... Some quick-fire footwear 'Trendy vs Timeless'. Dr Martens. Timeless. But I think the chunkiness makes them a little bit hard to pull off for some people.
Your 'torso vs leg' ratio is quite important. It could easily end up looking like a utility boot.
Plain white sneakers. Absolutely timeless. Maybe not the 'dad shoes' look with the very thick soles
but they'll look good with literally anything. Nike Air Force 1s Low have the most timeless
shape and design in my opinion. Chunky black boots. Timeless. Especially when there's a little bit of a
heel height. Probably a more versatile option than Dr Martens. Chunky loafers. Trendy. I know this
trend is massive right now so if you want to invest in some, I would say go for a slimmer,
less chunky style for a more timeless look. Stilettos. Timeless. They'll always have a place in fashion
and I think they elevate any outfit. Be sensible with the heel height if you were to invest in a pair
because if they're too uncomfortable, you won't wear them much. Wedge shoes. They made a bit of a
comeback in 2021 but I think they're just a trend. So this wraps up my trend predictions for 2022!
What was your favourite trend? If you agree with what I said or completely disagree, I would absolutely
love to know! Please leave me a comment— I would love to discuss with you. And if you like
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