The Fashion Trends Everyone Loves to Hate, According to an Instagram Expert

Fashion trends can be pretty polarizing, to say the least. As an editor, I can write all about them, set the story live, and move on with my life, but for a social media editor, the next steps are a little different. It is a social editor's job to figure out which trends will perform the best visually on Instagram. (That's certainly not all they do, but for the sake of this story, that's all we're going to talk about.) After working in the business since her time as a social media intern back in college, Mimi Postigo,Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's social media manager, knows a thing or two about what the people of IG like and what they don't, which is why I asked her to divulge some of the fashion trends she knows our followers love to hate, and love to love. 

"For the data, I looked at the last six months of our top-engaged posts on Instagram, including our most-liked and most-commented posts, to see what really stirred the pot," said Postigo. From what she told us, it's clear thatBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's followers hate any pants that aren't really basic jeans, love a dramatic gown moment, and I'd tell you about the rest, but I'd rather have Mimi do that. 

Ahead, read up on all the fashion trends everyone loves to hate on Instagram, according to a true social media expert. 

The Uglies: "Nothing gets a rise out of Instagram like a controversial outfit. People have opinions when it comes to these trends, and the comments section can get heated, if I'm being honest. I kind of love to stir the pot and get excited to post these. It's just fashion, people! Above all, not-your-average denim trends are the most common trend we see irk our audience on social."

Pleated Jeans

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Grandpa Jeans

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Two-Tone Jeans

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Anything Low-Rise

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Non-Skinny Jeans Tucked Into Boots

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Unexpected Shoes

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The Classics: "Instagram loves an outfit that can be easily re-created and will always look good, no matter the season. Be it the perfect pair of jeans or a good new way to style a blazer, the timeless looks always get the most love on IG."

Straight-Leg Jeans

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Skinny Jeans

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Blazers

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Leopard Print

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Timeless White Shirts

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Classic Vibes

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The Over-the-Top Trends: "These are the trends you want to wear but have no idea where you'd wear them. Amazing gowns, epic shoes, you get the gist. Chances are you've tagged a friend in one of these posts because they're the type of thing you just have to see."

Gowns

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Major Boot Moments

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Anything Glitzy

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.