Fashion is in my DNA, but I also know that few things are as frustrating as feeling disguised in a trend that is “in” but doesn’t suit you. This article is to prevent that from happening.
We are going to break down the current trends and, above all, how to adapt them to your real style, your body, and your daily life. Without imposed rules, without dogmas and with very concrete tricks you can apply right away.
How to Read a Trend Without Losing Your Essence
Before diving into specific garments, I want you to have a basic filter clear: no trend is worth it if it makes you feel uncomfortable or disguised. So the idea isn’t to copy, but to translate.
The 3 Filters I Always Use
- Lifestyle: can you move, work, walk in that or is it just for the photo?
- Color Map: does the trend tone flatter your skin or does it completely wash you out?
- Proportions: does it respect your proportions or does it make you feel “imbalanced”?
When you pass any micro trend through these three filters, it becomes much harder to end up buying things you don’t wear. And yes, this is also smart fashion.
Capsule Wardrobe with Trends: Change the How, Not the What
One of the best ways to play with what’s in style without feeling disguised is to start with a capsule wardrobe. This means a base of neutral garments that work together, and on top of that base, you add trendy details.
Think of your favorite jeans, your reliable blazer, those basic dresses that you know save you. From there, you just have to add small current “brushstrokes.”
Hanger with neutral tones: the perfect base to add trends without losing your style.
How to Update Your Capsule Wardrobe This Season
- Relaxed Silhouettes: add a baggy or lightweight wide-leg pant to give your basics a current air.
- Highlight Detail: a printed kimono, striking glasses, or a colorful bag make a statement without “screaming.”
- Soft Textures: mix cotton, linen, viscose, and fine knit for an elegant but easy-to-wear effect.
According to the experience of editorial stylists specialized in runway and street style, trends work better when starting from a stable neutral base and applied in small strategic doses, not in completely new looks every season.
Baggy Trend and Wide Pants: How to Wear Them Without Feeling “Huge”
Wide pants + fitted top: an easy balance that flatters.
Wide and fluid pants are still very strong. The problem arises when you feel like they “swallow you.” The key is in balancing volumes.
Key of the Look: if there’s volume below, you need more definition above: marked waist, tighter top, or a cropped garment that reveals your hips.
Quick Tips for Baggy to Work in Your Favor
- Try a medium or high rise: it visually elongates the leg and defines the waist.
- Lightly fold the hem if you’re short to avoid “eating” the ankle.
- Pair with pointed shoes (even if flat) to slim the silhouette.
- If you have a smaller bust, a structured crop top works great with baggy.
Kimonos and Capes: Striking Trend, Simple Adaptation
Printed kimonos and blanket-style capes have moved from fashion editorial to real wardrobe pieces. They are perfect for adding personality to a basic look effortlessly, but I understand they can be imposing.
Floral kimono + neutral base: the perfect formula if you don’t want to feel disguised.
Blanket cape in neutral tones: a very current trend but super discreet.
How to Incorporate These Pieces Without Being Overly Theatrical
- Minimal Base: jeans + white t-shirt or total cream look, and on top the kimono or cape.
- One Pattern Only: let the kimono be the only eye-catching piece, keep the rest plain.
- Smart Lengths: if you are short, it’s better to choose a cape above the knee or halfway up the thigh.
- Waist Belt: defining the waist with a thin belt completely changes the “bathrobe” effect.
Cream Dresses and Black Jumpsuits: Basics That Are Still In Trend
There are trends that are actually classics reinterpreted. Cream dresses with romantic volumes and elegant black jumpsuits are all over the feeds, but they are not “wear and tear” pieces.
Volume in sleeves + soft color: romantic look that you can elevate or tone down with accessories.
Black jumpsuit: the perfect alternative to the usual party dress, easy to adapt to your style.
How to Make Them 100% Yours
- If puffed sleeves overwhelm you, look for a version with more controlled volume or pair them with minimalist sandals and a simple bag.
- If you love sobriety, the black jumpsuit is your canvas: play with jewelry, a jeweled belt, or red lips to give it your touch.
- If you are boho, add strappy sandals, a raffia bag, and soft waves in your hair to the cream dress.
- If you are very urban, wear the black jumpsuit with an oversized blazer and flat oxford shoes.
Boho Festival, But Real: How Not to End Up Dressed Like Coachella
The boho festival style has been with us for years, and it continues. Fringe, lace, white, crochet… The problem is that, outside a festival, you often don’t know how to land it.
The key is to tone down the look’s