For those of you who are all about the 2020-2021 fashion trends with online business meetings and work from home, 2022 will bring some refreshing changes.

For 60 years, or more, fashion trends have been evolving from the catwalk and magazines. Fashion styles these days are dictated and showcased by social media influencers and streetwear culture.

Another possibility is that the fashion trends of 2021 didn’t help much in the sense of inspiring the general public.

But, instead of the chaos seen in the fashion world in 2020-2021, this year was a lot more optimistic. Digital trends were popular and TikTok-driven looks were also trending. We all felt relieved when we weren’t in quarantine any more.

These are the top 15 fashion trends of 2022

Crochet Set

Crochet of the 1970s fashion is, arguably, a trend that has been revived by Harry Styles with his “Watermelon Sugar” video. The video features Harry Styles and a group of people on the beach, wearing vintage-printed swimwear or fruit. With the launch of the video, the popularity of crochet continued to rise.

The search engine Lyst has seen a 350% rise in searches related to crochet dresses and a 220% rise in searches related to crochet sets. Crochet has been very popular for some time, in particular for the summer holidays.

Hoodies Under Blazers

One of the most popular styles for fashion right now is a hoodie – however, it’s worn with a twist.

Wearing a blazer or suit with a hoodie has been popular for generations now, as people of all ages find it to be an attractive look that is embraced and respected.

Wearing a quarantine staple-piece hoodie under your blazer is another stylish layer to finish off your look.

Try looking for a hoodie that’s sleek, fitted, and not too busy with ornamentation. Consider one in a darker color that can be worn on its own.

Wear a black blazer to pair with white slacks or a dark, solid t-shirt rolled at the sleeves.

Cropped Cardigans

Cardigans have a retro feel and are fantastic for this time of the year.

Recently, retailers like Lori Rich, LoveShackFancy, and brands like Zara are following the trend and bringing their own take on retro clothing. Movements are swiftly copied by fast fashion stores in order to bring these high-quality items to a broader range of consumers.

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Styles range from basic button-ups to embroidered, embellished, or printed knits for all tastes.

These are perfect for layering over a skirt or wearing underneath a leather jacket. They can be worn as bottoms, under a dress, for instance, to keep you warm on colder days and add some flair to your outfit.

Jeans and boots are always a great choice when you’re wearing a cardigan.

But however, you want to style it be that Fairy Grunge or e-Girl, make sure you’ll find it comfortable all day long.

Casual Trench

The trench coat is as popular in fashion right now as it has been for decades. It makes an appearance every season and is just as popular among the latest runway shows

The timeless military cut has been a fashion staple since the First World War.

The Gabardine fabric is also a plus, as it’s perfect for when it rains!

For decades, the casual trench has been a staple of iconic women like Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. The lightweight coat is perfect for the seasonal transition and revives the style with renewed details and modern takes.

If you’re looking for a versatile outfit this winter, then try wearing an oversized cashmere sweater with matching boots for that military-inspired feel.

Power Bohemian Florals

Most people associate flowers with the arrival of spring and regard them as symbols of renewal, beauty, and the feminine side of nature.

The relationship between flowers and femininity goes back over a hundred years. Floral cuts can be seen in women’s fashion the whole way through.

Fashion designers are using more and more flowers in their clothing these days. This is not only an interesting way of expressing change in society, but it’s also a statement of what different clothes represent.

Princess Polly and other boho-style stores have dominated the fashion scene in the 2020s-2021s

The current fashion style in 2021-2022 can be described as ‘adding petals to the metal.’

This year, designers are all about classically designed and clean lines of clothing. The use of rose prints has diminished.

Instead, it seems florals are the hot trend in digital styles and popular brands like Gillian Cosmetics and Harker Clothing. There’s so much more to explore online than just Goth attire.

Puff Sleeves

As a trend changes, it is hard to predict what it will become. For example, the rise of athleisure means whole fashion trends have been tweaked or even changed entirely

However, some styles are timeless and will never go out of style. The puff sleeve is an example of this and it looks better than ever.

Today, sleeve dresses come in a number of styles: balloon, Juliet, and leg-of-mutton to mention a few.

Puff sleeves have been a hot trend this year but it’s such an ‘80s throwback that it kind of broke the fashion suit.

Fast-forward to 2022, the supersize sleeve becomes the most popular item.

Fendi’s balloon sleeves made sweaters look cozy and McQueen’s billowing sleeve dress is perfect for formal occasions. JW Anderson also contributed a dope double-breasted coat.

Color Clashing

You can give your wardrobe a modern update by pairing pink with green.

Clashing colors is a great way to freshen up your wardrobes and make a statement.

Pairing contrasting colors, or colors you wouldn’t usually put together, can help you create bold focal points.

Fully understanding the process is the key to pulling it off. Keep it simple by sticking with basics like shifts, maxis, and pencil skirts. It’s also important to use colors that are opposite on the color wheel

Monochrome Matrix

A black and white color scheme is great because it doesn’t distract the viewer.

When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a black and white pair!

But as the current fashion trends of 2022 show, it doesn’t mean that you can’t experiment with black and white outfits.

Textural, layered like Prada’s circle cut-out knits; or classic color-blocking at Louis Vuitton – there’s a monochromatic style trick for everyone. Just choose which one.

Sickly Sweets Pastels

Pastels are a popular choice for spring runway season but there is an increasingly enhanced level of sophistication in this year’s designs.

Lace and tulle create a romantic mood combined with a feminine quality. They may be used on both short and long lengths for the desired effect.

Often seen on pastel pajamas and loungewear, these looks will give your 1990s Barbie girl a trendy, updated look that’s a major fashion statement.

You can still wear matching sets and sweatsuits around the house, but it would be more suitable for unusual social settings.

Tractor Trek-Sole Boots

Every designer and retailer either borrows or takes inspiration from the humble tractor boot. It had a major surge in popularity back in the fall of 2020 and early 2021

Tractor-style boots are popular this year. Characterized by a comically rounded toe and thick, rugged sole, they’re a hot fashion trend.

The boots look great with a long dress or a super-short skirt.

Dad sneakers, chunky street kicks, even ugly sneakers – you can call them what you like, but this is the modern interpretation of the platform sneaker look that’s been in fashion for a while now.

It is all the fun of the game but less of the painful side effects.

Doc Martens are the complete opposite of Miuccia Prada’s latest footwear line. They’re practical and rugged and they don’t compromise on style.

Balenciaga has shown us their modern take the Chelsea boot with a grooved sole for extra grip. The silhouette has a touch of class with that chunky heel and rubber traction for on anything from wet pavement to dirt.

Maxies

The maxi dress has always been a popular style of dress for women because of how versatile they are to wear.

It’s summertime, so it’s time to ditch those heels and brighten your look.

Are you going to prom? – Dress it up with jewels and heels.

Maxi dresses have been popular for a while now, but 2021 was their big year because the Cottagecore aesthetic trend took over social media.

Cottagecore is an emerging trend that was, until recently, led by brands like Free People and will continue to be in 2022.

“Blanket dress” has recently held the title of “maxi” – there’s a lot to look forward to when they’re back!

I would suggest wearing bolder and more excessive prints with tulle skirts. The bigger and brighter the better, as this will make you seem happier, which in turn will create an atmosphere of lightness & joy.

One of this month’s hottest style trends is color-blocking and our favorite influencers and celebrity outfits are taking advantage of it. There are so many different colors that look fantastic together.

Sash Belt-Dress

Something as simple as a belt can be used to don the finishing touches to your outfit and make you look more on-point.

A belt can be like adding a period to the end of a sentence.

In 2022, sash belts will be the defining fashion trend in more than just the bridal market. They are most often used on dresses but have also been worn with tops to create a Bohemian style.

Next year, sash belts are going to be a trend that you’ll want to try too. Make your waist look like a focal point by tying them around it and enjoy the compliments you’re bound to receive.

Wear a sash belt dress and do the following:

Bucket Hats

News outlets are buzzing with the recent resurgence of bucket hats, as they searched up by 56% since last year (according to Lyst) and a 55% increase in searches on eBay.

Bucket hats were in the spotlight for a time on celebrities and fashion icons like Billie Eilish, Diplo, and the stars on shows like Bode, Kate Spade, and Anna Sui. But this iconic headwear never really went away.

This hat really locks your hair in place, perfect if you don’t want a hairdresser touching it.

It is also a hat that will make everyone want to give in to the warm breezes of summer.

The shape – both charming and pretty silly – evokes a smile and a little tingling in the spine

There is a timeless quality to the hat. A duality of style that seems to transcend trends.

Without further ado, swap the baseball cap for a very futuristic bucket hat. It’s one of many styles loved by Rihanna and Bella Hadid.

Academia Styles

Academic business styles, including dark academia and light academia, experienced a great surge in popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020-2021 and will continue trending into 2022

The academic style was created through nostalgia for school life and so it features jackets with shoulder pads and high-waisted skirts. The styles are designed with the academic in mind, emphasizing education as well as reading.

The style can be classified into three subsets: dark, light, and grey academia.

Each different style draws inspiration from a specific thing; for example, Dark Academia takes its influences from ancient Greek art, writing, and architecture mixed with gothic elements and themes of death.

You probably won’t be diving into any deep research books, but wearing something you think would go with the Dark Academia theme is a good idea. You want to dress in dark, heavy knitwear.

If you’re looking for an upbeat, toned-down alternative to the original, you might want to try Light Academia.

Hot Goth

Let the cold and chilling wisps of darkness envelope you.

How do I become a demon of the night?

The traces of your every step litter the ground below. You have become a creature of the emptiness, an apostle of the ungodly. The blackened aura around you dims the sunlight.

The pious avoid looking and they secretly wish they could be this bad but look this good.

When we think about alternative fashion, what often springs to our minds are grunge and punk clothes like those made by gothic designers.

Goth is one of the earliest alternative cultures and it’s no surprise that it features prominently. Clothing is essential to a gothic look, made up of the blackest blacks and darkest darks.

However, you do not have to be the ‘baddest’ witch in the coven or in love with the prince of darkness to wear hot goth apparel in 2022.

After a long and less than exciting 2021, you’re entitled to be both decadent and sulky, climbing into a hot gothic slip dress. That doesn’t mean you can’t bring your darker style to your daywear outfit as well.