Or should we say hindsight is 20/21?
Are fanny packs high fashion?
Are Crocs actually cool, or is the international Crocs craze one big, elaborate prank?
And how many times are you really going to wear those patchwork jeans?
Similarly, it’s worth discussing the impacts of fast fashion andmicrotrendson the environment.
That said, here are the most questionable fashion trends from 2021.
Can fanny packs be fashionable?
Fanny packs are reliable, comfy, and efficient.
The 2021 “belt bag” revival has taken the fashion world by storm because of its practical appeal.
“Make it completely hands-free, and it’s a no-brainer,” stylist Lauren Messiah toldThe Strategist.
Are fanny packs even practical choices if they cost thousands of dollars to look casual?
Crocs are comfy, but at what cost?
Whether or not Crocs are supposed to be considered legitimately fashionable or intentionally ironic is still ambiguous.
The more accessible and affordable varieties of fake leather, however, are often polyurethane-based (a.k.a.
Plastic microfibers can become dislodged from fake leather products and cause harm to human health through ingestion.
“Sustainabledesigner Jourdan Norcose disagreed.
Looser-fitting jeans aren’t the solution to the low-rise problem.
Although patchwork denim is a revitalizing take on classic staples, they just might not be worth the price.
The ankle-length dresses caught the attention of online personalities and began trending for all the wrong reasons.
It was just bad timing.”
When done poorly, it can look tacky and over-the-top.
Asking the simple question “Can I see all of my outfit’s layers?”
can prevent the overly bulky silhouette brought on by adding unnecessary pieces to an outfit.
Bermuda shorts need to go
Bermuda shorts came back in style in 2021.
Soon after, Anderson shared the official pattern for crochet enthusiasts to recreate the cardigan at home.
“I am so impressed and incredibly humbled by this trend and everyone knitting the cardigan.
I really wanted to show our appreciation so we are sharing the pattern with everyone.
Keep it up!”
the designer wrote in therelease.
The new era of trucker hats looks nearly identical to its original surge of popularity in the early 2000s.
To say 2021 fell short of its predecessors would be an understatement.
2021’s theme, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” wasbad.
Cosmopolitancreated a list of the best and worst looks from the event.
It’s daring and sexy, and anyone can crush it.
Kendall Jennermade headlines with her inappropriate wedding guest dress in November.
The barely-there dress was immaculate and sexy, but totally inappropriate for someone else’s wedding.
Whoever is buying it now, they don’t remember the original."
Puffer jackets: Practical but stylish?
There is a need for fashionable and warm winter coats, yes.
But, in 2021, has science not eliminated the need to rely on puffer jackets for warmth?
The practicality of the puffer jacket is undeniable, especially in areas with colder climates.
