Wednesday, January 1, 2020

21 Old-School Fashion Trends Making a Comeback in 2020

Of course you already know that when it comes to fashion, history repeats itself. But designers don't play favorites with one decade forever, and every new year brings a fresh batch of styles that pay homage to old looks. It's common for certain pieces to stick around for awhile. For example, our jewelry boxes have been home to '80s statement earrings for at least two seasons now, and we're still living out the whole early 2000s pop star thing. (Have you nailed Gwen Stefani's cargo aesthetic yet?) Then there are items like the '70s print maxi dress and disco-era metallic tie-front shirt that we're seeing pop up everywhere, and we're psyched!

We are fully embracing these renewed trends with everything we have, and simultaneously taking styling advice from some of our favorite stars and influencers. We didn't just round up the popular items you should be aware of, we also offered inspired shopping picks so you can easily work them into your wardrobe. We promise that once we reintroduce you to these familiar looks, you'll start noticing them when you're scrolling through your Instagram feed or browsing the pages of your go-to retail sites. Scroll down to brush up on the now and then that's back again.



19 Long-Sleeved Tops on Amazon That'll Keep You Warm but Cute This Winter

Updating your wardrobe can be as simple as buying some pretty new tops. There are plenty of cute styles with long sleeves that will keep you warm during the chillier months. We rounded up our favorite picks from Amazon - and we're shocked by the plethora of on-trend choices with a variety of price points.

Choose a few new designs for yourself; they will look great with jeans, skirts, trousers, and more. It may be the smartest shopping move you've made all season. With quick shipping, how can you even resist?



2 Comfy-Chic Loungewear Sets You'll Live in All Winter (and They're on Sale!)

If you're a cozy queen like me, then you spend a good 80 percent of your life in sweats. OK, that may be a slight exaggeration. But generally, within the first 45 seconds of me arriving home from work, my outfit is on the floor and I'm curled up on the couch in my cozies with my pup by my side. On the weekends, don't expect to see me in anything but sweats or workout clothes within a 10-block radius of my apartment (said radius should probably be smaller, but alas, it is what it is). When I'm traveling, I have a hard and fast rule: real clothes = no thanks. It's comfy athleisure all the way! This might make me out to sound like the sloppiest person alive, but trust me, I have a method for looking pulled together and comfy at the same time: loungewear sets. Preferably of the affordable variety, like the two new sweatshirt-and-jogger sets from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.

Available in dusty pink and the perfect shade of grey, these coordinating sets are my ideal when it comes to stylish loungewear. They're designed with clean lines sans embellishment, which means they're elevated and polished for dressed-down style. Not to mention, they're versatile.

For at-home lounging, all you need is a cozy pair of socks and a perhaps, a supersoft throw to complete the set. When traveling or running errands? A sleek pair of sneakers and a coat thrown over top looks casual cool. If want to take things a step further, you could mix-and-mix your set and try a couple of athleisure-inspired combos; a button-down shirt half-tucked into the joggers or a slip skirt paired with the sweater are two combos I'm totally here for. Even better, these loungewear sets make for a cozy-chic holiday gift; if you've got a style-focused cozy girl like me on your list, we'll take one set in each color, thanks! Oh, and did I mention that each piece is currently on sale for $37. Cha-ching!

Ahead, shop the affordable loungewear sets I'm obsessed with from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's. I promise, you, or whomever you gift these to, will live in them all season long.



What Not to Wear in 2020, and What to Wear Instead

As we enter the new year, we all take the time to reevaluate our existing wardrobes. What to keep, what to donate, what to save . . . the piles are amassing all around us. But as we rid our wardrobes of those micro trends that might have dominated for the past few seasons, we fill the holes with others that we can't wait to try for the coming ones.

As a general sentiment, the fashion set has been veering more toward the classics - the practical, and the easy - while still remaining chicer than ever. We are trading our purple pastels for shades of army green, ditching the logo mania in favor of more streamlined tones, and cozying up with textures of shearling rather than colder materials like PVC and patent.

Ahead, find six trends we can't wait to ditch and six we're stocking up on in their stead.



10 Tricks Fashion Girls Use to Stay Warm in Style

Staying warm vs. looking chic - it shouldn't have to be a choice. Why should your ears (or legs) have to freeze just so you can rock your favorite outfit? Since street-style stars know thing or two about looking their best when the temperature hits subzero, we rounded up nine of our favorite tricks these chic women use to stay warm. From fresh layering ideas to quirky sartorial tricks, these creative style hacks will help you leave your everyday winterwear behind for new, unexplored outfit ideas.



19 Day Dresses You Can Wear 24/7 This Winter, All From Amazon Fashion

We created your ultimate guide to the cutest day dresses for the season. We searched through every corner of Amazon Fashion to bring you the very best options that are comfy, casual, and perfect for many occasions. Whether you like midis or minis, there is definitely something for everyone.

Don't splurge on just one design - instead, you can buy a few at one retailer. Plus, if you have Amazon Prime, you can get free two-day shipping. So quit putting off your Summer shopping, and stock up on our favorite dresses. It will be the smartest decision you make all Winter long.



Tuesday, December 31, 2019

From Outerwear to Accessories, Here's What to Buy at Banana Republic's After Christmas Sale

We've said it once (really, more like every single year), but we'll say it again: how has Christmas already come and gone?! All the stress of gifting, cooking, and coordinating plans with our families is already a thing of the past. Now it's time to bring on all the Boxing Day sales, including Banana Republic's After Christmas Sale.

We're no strangers to the fashion retailer's incredible (and, lucky for us, frequent) sales, but its current selection of discounted, post-holiday pieces is particularly exciting. Tons of styles we've been eyeing all season long - from warm outerwear to dresses for all occasions - are included, and we're already dreaming up all the looks we can create in 2020. Ready to see for yourself? Ahead, we've rounded up our favorite sale finds, spanning timeless wardrobe essentials, major trends, and accessories for days. Keep scrolling to explore and shop them before they sell out.