Last year, padded shoulder tees emerged as the must-own basic that you’d be sure to find in every fashion person’s closet. I personally loved the trend and have been living in them ever since I added them into my wardrobe. Easy, versatile, and stylish, they’re the piece that can really transform a simple outfit, whether you’re slipping into a pair of jeans or slouchy trousers.
Looking ahead to 2021, there's a whole new set of trend-forward basics that will be reaching cult status in no time. From tops with pretty ruched details to slouchy cargo pants to sandals with interlocking toe straps, all of these basics come with a few twists that instantly make them feel special and a little bit different from what you already have sitting in your closet. Ahead, the 7 cool, trendy basics you’ll spot on the fashion crowd in 2021.
Cutouts were one of the biggest trends on the S/S 21 runways, so it comes as no surprise that cool cutout tops are on the rise in the fashion scene. Simply paired with trousers or jeans, this instantly make whatever you're wearing a 'fit.
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We've seen strappy sandals continue to evolve over the past few years. The latest iteration? These "tricky toe" versions which have complicated, interlocking straps at the toes. If you want to borrow a cool styling trick from the runways, add socks or a pair of tights when you wear them.
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Recently there's been talk (again) about the decline of skinny jeans. While I don't think I'll even abandon them entirely, baggy jeans are all I want to wear at the moment. I love the idea of styling them with a tighter piece on top, like a bodysuit or corset top.
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The moment I spotted the beautiful gathered pieces in Khaite's S/S 21 collecction, I knew that ruched tops were going to be one of the cult items to own in 2021. Simple yet elegant, they're a very cool update to a standard jersey tee.
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Part of the larger slouchy trouser trend that is taking over in 2021, relaxed cargo pants are emerging as one of the key items to own this spring. With wider legs and looser proportions than styles from past years, they're the latest take on tailored utility pieces.
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This year, sweaters are no longer just sweaters. They've been completely reimagined. Asymmetric hemlines, midriff-baring cutouts, arm warmers—knits have been reinvented and are cooler than ever.
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One of the most memorable looks from the spring collections? An oversize pink button-down look at Valentino that has already been spotted on celebs like Dua Lipa. These upsized collared shirts are set to be a mainstay in fashion insiders wardrobes.
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