I Live in L.A. and Write About Fashion—Here's What Everyone Will Wear in 2020
Here on the West Coast, we're blessed with a lot of things (health cafés on every corner, proximity to the beach, an overall leisurely approach to work and life). But one thing we can't lay claim to? Real winter weather. The fact that 70-degree days are a reality in December is both a blessing and a curse—on the one hand, the weather is hardly a cause for complaint, but on the other, there are certain trends we just don't get to participate in.
But while thick knits and heavy jackets might be out of the question for us L.A. folks, don't go thinking we aren't putting our own spin on fall/winter style. As a fashion editor, I'm bearing witness to some truly amazing fashion trends that will take over Los Angeles in 2020. From the jean style I've been spotting on all my friends to the It print that's flooding every corner from Melrose Place to Abbot Kinney, I'm sharing seven big trends that will define the city's style in the coming year.
To see each of them in action, keep scrolling; then shop ways to get the look for yourself (proximity to Griffith Park not necessary).
Wide-Leg Jeans
High-rise wide-leg jeans are poised to be the biggest jean trend of the year, not just on the West Coast, but across the country, too. L.A. girls have been early adopters of the loose-yet-tailored fit, styling their favorite pairs with fitted tops and sleek shoes.
Fashion Trousers
And when they're not wearing jeans, L.A. girls will turn to fashion trousers, especially high-waisted and menswear-inspired styles.
Chunky Soles
While these chunky-soled stompers aren't as necessary weather-wise as other walking cities, Angelenos are wearing them to give all their outfits a cool edge.
Sweatsuits
You know we love a cozy coffee run here in Los Angeles, and we predict that the outfit of choice when going for our caffeine fix or heading to the farmer's market will be a basic-but-brilliant matching sweatsuit.
Chain Necklaces
L.A. girls have a huge thing for gold jewelry, and this year they're doubling down on their jewelry game by wearing chain necklaces one (or two) at a time.
Loafers
Forget sneakers—loafers are about to be the flat shoes that L.A. girls reach for when they need something easy and comfortable.
Leather Blazers
L.A. weather rarely requires anything heavier than a light layer, which makes something like a leather blazer or leather trench coat the ideal topper.
Next up, the crowd-pleasing trends fashion people will continue to wear in 2020.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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