Latest Fashion Trends of 2022

Read on to find out some of the biggest trends in fashion in 2022 

 

2022 has a mixed bag of trends, ranging from the tried and true making a comeback to trends we all thought were left in 2001. While some of these can be considered “essential fashion” items, others can be viewed as the next big thing. 

 

No matter your style or personal taste, there is certainly something on this list for you. Here are the biggest fashion trends hitting the stores and runways this year. 

 

Catsuits have been on the fringes for a couple of years now, but 2022 is set to be the year where they get their time in the spotlight. They are simple, can be worn dressed up or dressed down, and are suitable for day and night. 

 

A few accessories and your favourite pair of shoes are all you need to transform a catsuit from the perfect brunch outfit to a date night essential. 

 

Mini dresses were the item to have a decade or two ago and were slowly phased out by maxi dresses and the massive variety of pant styles that followed. However, they are making a comeback in a big way. 

 

It is hard to see why mini dresses ever disappeared, to begin with; you get them in a wide variety of styles, cuts, and colours, and they can be worn to almost any occasion. If you never owned one, or miss the days when you did, 2022 is the year to go back to mini dresses. 

 

The early 2000s was a strange time for fashion, a time when an eclectic mix of crop tops, low-rise denim, glitter, and leather were some of the go-to’s. However, as the years have passed, we can now revisit those days' modern and fresh ways. 

 

Many designers are reimagining early 2000s fashion and making it more high fashion and less “Genie in a Bottle”. Combine some retrofits with modern accessories, and you have a trendy 2022 look straight out of 2000. 

 

This year, animal print is being seen in a new light and as a way to seriously spice up a neutral outfit. Unfortunately, animal print has developed a bit of a reputation as looking cheap and trashy. However, this has only been partially true for those who decided to dress in animal print from head to toe. 

 

Animal print tops, skirts, and dresses are being seen on runways across the globe, with designers choosing to use darker colours instead of the loud orange and whites we have seen before. 

 

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Pinstripes have been a firm favourite for many years now, whether on dresses or pantsuits. This year, big, bold stripes are coming to the forefront, with designers adding them to everything from maxi dresses to handbags. 

 

Bold stripes allow you to colour-block and contrast, using both vertical and horizontal stripes. If you’re someone who isn’t scared to try on some big, bright stripes, 2022 is the year to do it. 

 

Bright colours are the name of the game this year, and colour-blocking is the way to style them. While you can colour-block complementary colours, more and more designers are going a bit off the wall and matching colours you wouldn’t think would go together. 

 

While you can pick whichever colours you want, the idea is to have your top half one colour and your bottom half another. This contrast creates an eye-catching style that is still trendy and high-fashion. 

 

Like mini skirts, crop tops rose to prominence during the early 2000s due to famous musicians like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, and Pink wearing them every opportunity they got. 

 

2022 is the year stomachs are shown off. This time around, crop tops can be worn with almost anything for any occasion. You can pair it with jeans, wide-legged trousers, a casual skirt, or anything else that feels comfortable. 

 

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Trouser suits and smart attire have their place in the world, but things are changing this year, with business attire being dressed down for a more casual look. A trouser suit with an open blazer and a crop top or bralette underneath is taking over. 

 

While you may not be able to wear it to a meeting at work, you can wear an outfit like this to lunch, dinner, a date, or a night out. It is versatile and suitable for many different occasions.