It is officially 2018 and while you are looking to expand your stock portfolio, diversify your job profile, might as well expand your wardrobe too with these fresh new trends that will be big throughout 2018 and will give you a good run through the year. The trends of 2018 are bright, bold and out there. Make sure one of your new year's resolutions is to take fashion risks because these trends are going to change the way you look:
1. Square Necklines
Wide necklines have been a trend since 2016, from off the shoulders to scoop necks showing your décolleté is the trend and in 2018 it is being done through square necklines.
2. Small Top-Handle Bags
A retro trend that is making a come back this year are those cutesy picnic handbags that women carried in the 80s with their gingham print dresses. Small top handle in bamboos and bamboo straw, are going to be your go-to piece of accessory to carry with your feminine outfit.
3. Gen-Z Yellow
For months now, as we scrolled through our Instagram feed we would see people posting pictures wearing a salmon-y pink colour and hues of baby pink. Well, its time to break that pink monotony as the sun is shining upon us (quite literally) and hues of yellow aka Gen-Z yellow is the colour of the season.
Like Millennial Pink was not just one colour but a new age term for an amalgamation of all things pink, similarly, Gen-Z yellow includes things in bright, sunny yellow, muddy, mustardy yellow, and nearly-fluorescent yellow. Gen-Z yellow did not shoot to fame overnight just because 10 people wore it, but the worlds biggest influencers have been sporting this colour for a few months now!
4. Mules
If a shoe married a sandal the prodigy would be Mules. Love it or hate it, this trend is here to stay. Mules easily pass off as work wear appropriate. Mules or Babouche can be worn to add some spunk to your corporate attire.
5. Pink
All-PINK outfits are omnipresent, try monochromatic suits this season. These are sophisticated and seasonally appropriate and can be dressed down with sneakers or dressed up with earrings and platforms.
6. Massive Shoulders And Arms
With exaggerated sleeves, the focus is now shifting to shoulders and arms massive shoulders with ruffled details or shoulder pads from the 80s are coming back and are going to be MAJOR.
7. Logomania
If you've got it then you flaunt it is the vibe of 2018. It is time to leave modesty behind in 2017 and move onto 2018 and be a little bit of a show-off. Logo prints and OTT logos are HUGE this season. The trend slowly started creeping in, in the second half of 2017 with Gucci logo tees gaining popularity.
8. Giant earrings
Huge oversized quirky pair of earrings are the only accessories you need for 2018 with BIG hoops making a come back, all styles of earrings have been sided to give way to the trusty old hoops.
9. Berets
If you have always loved that minimalistic yet stylish Parisian-chic look then beret hats are for you. Plus, they're totally having a moment this fall-winter.
10. Long Layers
Pioneered by the Kardashians, long layers are one trend that is transitioning from 2017 into 2018. Layers with skimpy dresses, with shorts and crop tops for the summers or just oversized coats for the winter, are all super chic.
11. PVC
Your trusty old raincoat just got super chic as PVC is on the hottest runways are is going to be a sell out in 2018. PVC boots are already in every fashionista's closet and now PVC bags, jackets, leggings and skirts will be making their way into your closet as well.
12. Sock boots
What is winter without a pair of fabulous boots? Well, if you could not score yourself a pair of boots then here is how you can take your fanciest pumps and make them boots using a simple pair of matching socks. This unconventional pair of shoes is super snug and fashionable.
Sock boots are taking the fashion world by storm, now you can either get your hands on a ready-made pair of sock boots or simply make one yourself by wearing over the ankle socks in the same colour of your heels. You can either wear it under or over your shoes.
13. Pencil Skirts
With Hygge and athleisure fashion destroying feminine fashion bit by bit over the past few years, it is finally time to rejoice! Pencil skirts are back in action and fashion. This time around they are longer-lined and therefore more flattering.
14. Pajamas Trend
Not too long ago the trend of wearing your nightwear hit the runways. Wearing your sexy satin and lacy slip dresses for day or night wear had become all the rage! From Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone, all the actresses were seen embracing the slip dress look.
Moving on from slip dresses this trend has gone one notch up. Inspired by Gucci and Coco Chanel's collection, the recent street-style trend is that of wearing pyjamas in the daytime. Now, we do love the fact that this new trend looks street-style-chic and is comfortable at the same time, but it is a very tricky trend to nail.
15. Metallics
It's finally the time when you up your winter wardrobe game and add some shine! We generally tend to incline towards shiny earrings or a pair of sandals and other tiny things to add a shiny flair without overdoing it. Well, this season is all about going OTT. Metallics are everywhere and its time you get on board as well.
16. Mismatched Shoes
Remember when Poo from Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham, stepped out wearing miss matched shoes for Prom, well, she was just predicting trends for 2018. Wearing the same style in a different colour or different embellishments are now a trend in 2018.
17. Trouser Suits
If you plan on splurging on a fashion item in 2018 then do it on a perfectly tailored suit. Tailored suits have been around long enough to become classics and will never be dated.
18. Bum Bags and Belt Bags
The touristy fanny packs are a fashion game changer this season as this nerdy piece of accessory is now stylish and cool. Also, know as the bum bag or belt bag, this is what everyone will be using to cinch their waist and carry their essentials.
