Current Trends and How to Adapt Them to Your Style Without Feeling Disguised

1. Before Following Trends: Understand Your Own Basic Style

If you don’t have a clear understanding of who you are in terms of style, it’s very easy to end up with a closet full of viral pieces that you don’t wear. So, before diving into trends, I want you to go back to basics.

1.1. Your Day-to-Day “Uniform”

Think about the three combinations you repeat most often without thinking. That’s your real uniform, not the ideal one. It could be something as simple as:

• Option 1: straight jeans + basic t-shirt + white sneakers.
• Option 2: flowy trousers + plain top + comfortable sandals.
• Option 3: simple midi dress + ankle boots or flats.

This starting point is gold because any trend you want to try has to fit with these types of silhouettes and routines.

1.2. Color Palette That Represents You

You don’t need to conduct a professional color study to notice which shades flatter you and fit into your life.

Conduct this mini audit:

• Open your closet and detect which color appears most.
• Gather photos of yourself where you look especially good.
• Consider your daily environment (office, university, street): do you need more muted colors or can you play around?

The idea is for your trends to be supported by this palette, not the runway’s. That way everything adds up, and you won’t feel disguised.

2. The Quiet Luxury and Soft Minimalism Trend, But With Your Touch

One of the major current trends is quiet luxury: clean pieces, well-cared-for fabrics, and no logos. I love it because it’s easy to adapt without feeling disguised; you just need to adjust the level of formality.

2.1. How to Translate It Into a Real Look

When I want an elegant effect without excess, I usually follow this structure:

• Neutral Base: trousers or skirt in cream, beige, grey, or black.
• Protagonist Piece: a well-cut jacket, a structured top, or a cape-style coat.
• Polished Details: sober bag, fine jewelry, clean shoes (no need for heels).

The key is to choose a single very well-made piece and let it breathe. You don’t need to be branded from head to toe.

2.2. If You’re More Casual

If your style leans towards jeans and tees, you can adapt the quiet luxury like this:

• Dark straight jeans instead of ripped or very washed ones.
• White t-shirt with good fabric and a clean neckline.
• Slightly oversized blazer in a neutral tone.
• Clean sneakers or simple loafers.

You’re still you, just a bit more polished. No disguises, just an upgrade.

3. Oversized and Baggy Pants Without Losing Your Silhouette

The oversized fashion and baggy pants are still very present. It’s easy to feel disguised if you don’t balance volumes.

3.1. Quick Volume Rule

The rule I use most (and that almost never fails) is this:

• Loose on top + fitted or semi-fitted on bottom.
• Fitted on top + loose or flowy on bottom.

When you put large volumes on both top and bottom at the same time, the body gets lost, and the feeling of being in disguise appears in a second.

3.2. How to Wear Baggy Pants If You’ve Always Worn Skinny

If you’ve been wearing skinny jeans for years, switching to baggy may be too radical. Here’s a middle path:

1. Start with a relaxed straight leg instead of extreme baggy.
2. Define your waist a bit with a thin belt or slightly tucked top.
3. Balance with a clean top (shirt, structured t-shirt, or fitted sweater).
4. Shorten the length to show your ankle or shoe: it’s very flattering.

4. Boho, Festivals, and Summer Looks Without Disguise

Another trend that comes back every spring is boho-festival style: kimonos, flowy dresses, embroidery, crochet… In Instagram photos, it looks ideal, but in your town on an ordinary Tuesday, it can seem too much.

4.1. Urban Version of Boho

Instead of doing a total festival look, stick to just one boho element:

• Printed kimono + straight jeans + white t-shirt.
• Off-shoulder top + plain flowy trousers.
• Long skirt + basic shirt tucked in.

This way, you bring the trend to your real closet, and you can wear those pieces far beyond a festival.

4.2. Watch Out for Accessories

The boho style heavily relies on accessories (hats, long necklaces, large buckled belts…). If you wear them all at once, that’s when the feeling of disguise emerges.

My rule is: maximum of two boho accessories per look, and the rest should be more minimal.

5. Layers, Ponchos, and How Not to Disappear Within the Look

Poncho-style coats are super trendy, and they are also very practical. But if you don’t take care of proportions, you might feel like the coat is wearing you instead of the other way around.

5.1. Visual Contrast Trick

When I wear a poncho or very oversized coat, I always try to create contrast:

• Light color + dark base or vice versa.
• Fitted inner piece (thin sweater, fitted t-shirt).
• Straight or skinny trousers to balance volume on top.

This contrast helps the piece stand out without erasing your silhouette.

5.2. Coat Length and Height

If you’re petite, don’t shy away from this trend, but watch the length:

• To the knee or just above to elongate the leg.
• Define the waist a bit with a belt or by crossing the coat.
• Shoes with a bit of point (even if flat) to refine the line.

6. Capsule Wardrobe for Travel: Useful Trend with No Disguise

The idea of the travel capsule wardrobe is one of the most practical trends in recent years: few garments, very combinable with each other, allowing you to be dressed “very you” even far from home.

6.1. How to Build Your Capsule Without Losing Your Essence

I always think in blocks:

• 2 neutral bottoms: jeans + flowy trousers.
• 3–4 tops: two basics, one more special, one light for layering.
• 1 “wow” piece: nice dress, black jumpsuit, or printed kimono.
• 2 pairs of shoes: one comfortable for walking and another slightly dressy.

The “wow” piece is where you can incorporate more trend because the rest of the look knows how to support it.

7. Trendy Accessories: Sunglasses, Bags, and the Power of a Single Gesture

When you don’t want to complicate things but still want to update your image, trendy accessories are your best allies. A new pair of sunglasses or a bag with a current shape can transform the entire look.

7.1. Sunglasses According to Your Style

Instead of choosing the model you see everywhere, seek the balance between trend and your face shape:

• If you’re very classic: go for slightly larger frames, but in neutral colors.
• If you like to take risks: play with pastel colors or 90s shapes but combine them with simpler clothing.
• If you wear little makeup: a defined-frame pair can give full focus to your eyes.

7.2. Bags That Update Without Disguising

A baguette bag, a crescent bag, or a minimalist shopper can make your look much more current without altering the clothing. Here, the key is the size (neither impractically mini nor oversized that swallows you) and the color, which should fit your palette.

8. Makeup and Hair That Complement Your Clothing

Often, the feeling of being in disguise doesn’t just stem from the clothes but also because the makeup or hair doesn’t match. If you want to try a powerful dress or jumpsuit trend, tone it down in the beauty department.

8.1. Hair: Less Is More When the Look Speaks Volumes

If I wear a very special dress or an elegant black jumpsuit, I tend to choose hairstyles that reduce drama:

• Sleek low bun with a middle part.
• Loose hair with soft waves, like they’re “undone.”
• Mid-height ponytail with a discreet hair tie.

That way, the clothing is the star while your face remains fresh, not overloaded.

8.2. Makeup in Balance with the Trend

Think of your makeup as if it were another accessory:

• Very editorial or shiny look: light skin, nude lips, and styled brows.
• Minimal look: you can allow a red lip or defined eyeliner.
• Soft boho look: earth tones, soft highlighter, and balm-effect lips.

9. How to Try a New Trend Without Buying Half of Zara

Before diving into a purchase, I want you to follow this small process. It’s my way of filtering trends and only keeping the ones that truly add to my style.

9.1. Quick Anti-Disguise Checklist

• Does it fit with your routine? Would you wear it in your real places (work, studies, errands)?
• Does it combine with at least three garments you already have in your closet?
• Do you still recognize yourself in the mirror or only see the outfit?
• Can you imagine wearing that piece in two seasons?

If most answers are yes, that trend likely makes sense for you. If you’re unsure about everything, maybe you like it for Pinterest saving, not for your real life.

9.2. Always Start with One Piece

Instead of copying a complete runway look, choose just one trendy piece:

Then, combine it with your usual basics. If you feel good, you can gradually add more elements.

10. Final Reminder: The Trend Is You

I want you to hold on to a clear idea: there’s no need to follow all trends to look stylish. In fact, when you choose only those that connect with your base style, you begin to build something much more powerful: your own visual language.

Fashion is in my DNA, but the interesting part isn’t copying; it’s deciding. What you wear, what you let pass, what you adapt. That’s where you stop feeling disguised and start feeling like every look speaks for you.

Which trend do you want to play with first: oversized, soft boho, quiet luxury, capsule wardrobe…? Think of one, bring it into your space, and see how you feel. That sensation is the best indicator.