Risk-Averse Dressers Will Avoid These Trends in 2021
Whenever designers send a particularly inventive, out-there look down the runway, they are fully aware that it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, and that's okay. Adventurous dressers will eat up all of the amazing trends from the S/S 21 collections, but they certainly won't be for everyone.
Below, I've rounded up five daring 2021 trends that risk-averse dressers will be avoiding—and what to replace them with. Take, for instance, the controversial denim trend du jour: ultra-baggy jeans. Katie Holmes recently threw her hat into the ring and wore drop-crotch versions (and our readers had some feelings). If you're loving it, go for it, but if you prefer subtler trend, I've got you covered in this story too.
1. Drop-Crotch Jeans
On Katie Holmes: Rogier Vivier boots
Replace With: Wide-Leg Trousers
2. Netting
Marques Almeida S/S 21
Replace With: Eyelet
Eyelets are a more subtle version of the hole-y trend.
I can't wait to take a real vacation at some point next year. I'll definitely be packing this top.
3. Hot Pants
Miu Miu S/S 21
Replace With: Pedal Pushers
Yes, pedal pushers are still trendy, but not nearly as risky as hotpants.
4. Chainmail
Paco Rabanne S/S 21
Replace With: Mundane Metallics
5. Clogs
Hermes S/S 21
Replace With: Slippers
This Italian brand makes classic Venetian slippers.
Next, the five leggings celebrities always buy for themselves.
Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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