5 Trend-ish Classics That Will Get the Most Mileage in 2022
If you're looking for a bit of shopping and styling inspiration as we enter 2022, you've landed in the right spot. After all, there's no better time to freshen up an offering than with the start of a new year. But rather than focus specifically on trends today, we wanted to zero in on trend-ish items. To be honest, this is one of our favorite sartorial categories because it's like the best of both worlds. We're talking about pieces that are fashion-forward in nature but are still classic enough to withstand the test of time. Think elevated basics with a twist.
And yep, our namesake label Who What Wear Collection is filled with a variety of these trend-ish classics that have the power to become true staples in a wardrobe. Below, we're highlighting those pieces that will get the most mileage in our closets in 2022 because of their versatile and easy-to-style nature. Intrigued? Wonderful. Keep scrolling to check out the items we'll be wearing on repeat.
Vegan-Leather Items
These vegan-leather trousers are impossibly sleek and can pair flawlessly with so many separates.
A vegan-leather dress is so elevated. Toss it on, add a pair of shoes, and you're set.
You could wear this jacket and skirt together or simply go for one piece paired with other items.
Statement Outerwear
The compliments will roll in when you opt for a faux-shearling coat like this.
The shearling coat in black is just as fun when paired with your favorite jeans.
Love a shacket moment? A plaid iteration is no-fail.
Matching Sets
The beauty of a matching set like this is that it's easy and fuss-free.
Keep it comfy and chic with a ribbed-knit set.
Have a party on your radar? Consider a blouse-and-skirt set for something different.
Reworked Shirting
We'll never give up the reworked blouse. So versatile.
The styling possibilities are endless here.
Sharp Tailoring
Suiting will continue to reign supreme in 2022, and this is a great option with the forward vest.
Feeling the relaxed silhouette with this suit.
Next, check out more chic staples.
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 retailers 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.
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