Contrary to what we may believe, change is consumer-led.
Next year, they will go out because they have been so overdone in the last few years."
Erm, not that we’re recommending you take a stick into the mall.

In 2015, bell sleeves began emerging from the catacombs of the 1970s.
A free-for-all that included copious amounts of billowy frocks.
Bell sleeves, flared pants, and a whole lot of suede defined the era.

Bell sleeves, especially.
Bell sleeves also have the disadvantage of being “not so practical.”
Appleby opined, “You drag those sleeves over everything.“For.Real.

On the hanger, they often look more like squares of scrap fabric than articles of clothing.
As far as uncomplimentary ensembles go, this one takes the cake.
She toldThe Listthat 2019 will bring “softer, more fluid looks.”

And thank goodness because, as Roth said, “We all don’t have J-Lo’s abs!
Good riddance, crop tops!
Though, at that time they would’ve referred to it as “tartan.”

Since then, we never reallystoppedwearing it.
Nevertheless, 2019 may be the year to part ways with the trend at least for a little while.
Capsule wardrobe connoisseurs, consider yourself forewarned.

If you were a kid in the ’80s, you probably remember your dad’s thick-soled sneakers.
However, that will soon come to an end, says wardrobe stylist Elyse Johnson.
“These orthopedic sneakers are making fashion too comfortable,” she toldThe List.

Personal stylist Cassandra Sethi toldThe Listthe reasons for this.
This is partially because western wear relies on fabrics that are actually physically weightier like flannel and suede.
As 2018 sees itself out, western wear will as well.

So long, long belts!
What good is a cowboy without a lasso, right?
Well, 2018 made it entirely possible to hog-tie one in with your western wear.

With the inclusion of another interesting trend: long belts.
The half-pump, half-slipper creation has been embraced and shunned by many.
She went on to say she despises the shoe but that’s not all.

I think it’s very not chic.”
Spanish fashion designer Manolo Blahnik disagrees.
This is because of their'90sesque nature.

Wardrobe stylist Elyse Johnson doesn’t even understand how or why they’ve lasted as long as they have.
She speaks the truth.
Can we agree to keep the tiny Matrix-inspired sunglasses there (where they belong)?

Scale and balance are key.
Yeah, we hear that.
However, the pair you choose is going to be important.

That’s all well and good, but it’s not exactly the most versatile for your wardrobe.
It’s also likely to become very dated.