The Top Trends to Adopt and Retire This Season

While we love the change in seasons and the opportunity to refresh our style, it can sometimes be tough keeping up with the constant changes in the fashion industry. One minute, something is in; the next, it’s out. To ensure you’re only testing the top looks of the moment, we tapped Melissa Moylan, creative director of womenswear at trend forecasting company Fashion Snoops, to spill on the trends to adopt and retire this season.

Keep scrolling to check out the ultimate guide and start checking off your spring shopping list. 

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"Lingerie for daywear is major, with the slip dress as a new wardrobe staple. To keep it from reading too bedroom-eyes, layer it under a bomber jacket for a casual look." — Melissa Moylan

Shop the boudoir trend:

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"Big statement jewelry has had a good run with chunky jewels and clusters, but it's time to retire it." — Melissa Moylan

Related: The 5 Easy Spring Trends That Will Instantly Update Your Wardrobe

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"The newest silhouette of the season is off the shoulder, featured on tops or dresses. If you love peasant blouses, off-the-shoulder styles should be your new go-to." — Melissa Moylan

Shop the off-the-shoulder trend:

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"Wedge sneakers were a big part of the athleisure trend when it started. While all other things active are still trending, it's time to move on from wedge sneakers." — Melissa Moylan

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"As Cuba opens its doors to the world, it becomes a huge design inspiration. It's perfect for summer because it's tropical and bright, while Spanish influence brings in ruffles and intricate lace styles." — Melissa Moylan

Shop the Cuba Libre trend:

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"Photos turned into screens on T-shirts were cool for awhile, but it's time to give them up. We see enough photos on our social media feeds!" — Melissa Moylan

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"Take your pick—sandals, flats, and espadrilles are all game for trendy lace-up details on shoes." — Melissa Moylan

Shop the lace-up shoes trend:

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"It's time to retire mint in favor of other pastel hues like rose and bluebell." — Melissa Moylan

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"Suede is driven in part by the '70s. Our favorite applications include suede skirts, jackets, and accessories. Combine prairie girl florals with suede for a soft Western look." — Melissa Moylan

Shop the suede trend:

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"Pants that are baggy at the top and tapered at the bottom rose to popularity with printed styles. But let's face it, peg pants are not flattering on most of us. Retire!" — Melissa Moylan

Which trend are you going to try first this spring? Let us know in the comments below!

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.