I Don't Live in a Major "Fashion" City But See These Top Trends Everywhere I Go

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Living in a smaller city or town while working in the fashion industry or even just as a fashion-forward person can be isolating when it comes to personal style. I tend to tone down my looks to fit in more with the local aesthetic as a result, becoming a style chameleon, if you will. Yet I always have an eye out for a kindred spirit when out and about. When I happen to spot someone wearing a top trend of the season, I make sure to give a knowing look or pay a compliment.

It goes without saying that I am curious about the fresh spring 2022 trends I will start seeing in my current city over the next few weeks. In the meantime, ahead are five top trends that I have recently spotted on people outside of the usual city-dwelling fashion set. With everything from standout striped sweaters to monochrome loungewear sets, get a jump-start on planning your spring outfits with the shopping picks below.

1. Standout Striped Sweaters

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The striped sweater is undoubtedly a classic, but this season, it's getting a modern update. Think oversize silhouettes, bell sleeves, and collared details.

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2. Plaid Shirt-Jackets

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Plaid shirt-jackets, also known as shackets, are everywhere this year. Layer one over a tee and jeans for a laid-back look, or throw one over a slim turtleneck top and trousers for a more elevated take.

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3. Sleek Huggie Earrings

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Move over, simple studs. Pared-down huggie earrings are taking over as the everyday way to adorn your ears. These come in a variety of styles, including simple hoops and studded options.

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4. Elevated Baseball Caps

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Yes, a baseball cap is nothing new, but when you top off a casual-cool outfit with one of these caps, your look gets an instant cool factor. This ensemble from Camille Charrière is the perfect example.

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5. Monochrome Loungewear Sets

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For the ultimate loungewear look this season, opt for a coordinated set in one head-to-toe color. This detail streamlines the ensemble and makes lounging and running errands look next-level stylish.

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.