From'80s silhouettesto'90s slipstoY2K gaudiness, 2022 is all about taking inspiration from fashions of the past.
Again, both looks are very much in this year go for it!
Ready to fill your wardrobe with homages to looks from fashion history?
Here are the top vintage trends in fashion for 2022 after all, sometimes older really is better.
Y2K is officially back in style
Yep, you heard us right.
All of those gaudy looks that shot to popularity in the late ’90s and early 2000s are back.
Regencycore is a big deal right now thanks to “Bridgerton”
Goodbye cottagecore, hello Regencycore.
On TikTok, Regencycore is officiallytrending.
As fashionista Tara Swennen toldInStyle, “It’s regal fashion focused on opulence.”
And we could all use a little opulence right now.
Think form-fitting corset tops, flowing maxi dresses, embroidered empire waist mini dresses you get the idea.
You’ll be channeling your inner Regency debutante in no time.
Former Elle editor Donna Wallace added, “Jeggings ruined [skinny jeans].
As soon as they started bastardising the denim and putting in too much stretch, it became trashy.”
Sounds like looser fitting jeans are definitely the way to go this year.
Luckily, they tend to be way more flattering anyway!
“So it was kind of a historic moment.”
Is Kate Middleton leading us into an ’80s style revival?
Back in the 1980s, Princess Diana wastheroyal it-girl when it came to fashion.
In 2022,Kate’s fashion choices are reminding us a lot of Diana’s fashion.
Both looks could easily have been pulled straight out of a 1980s wardrobe.
And we are loving it.
It seems that the ’80s puffed sleeves are set to be a big trend this year.
According toCountry Town & House,we can expect to see this slightly extra retro look everywhere this year.
We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on Kate to see what ’80s look she tries next.
If you want to channel your favorite old-school looks, why not simply shop secondhand?
Plus, it’s better for the environment.
And lots of celebs are jumping on the trend, especially when it comes to gowns and evening attire.
At the Oscars,Voguepointed out, numerous stars opted for secondhand outfits.
Billie Eilish also wore accessories that were sourced from vintage archives.
So, clearly, buying pre-loved clothing is all the rage this year.
For your next big event, why not opt for a truevintage piece?
After all, if it’s good enough for Kirsten Dunst, it’s definitely good enough for us.
You could even revive those two thin strips of hair pulled out from your ponytail.
Another good look to try is grungy eyeliner.
Crew socks are socks that hit your mid-calf.
There are a few great ways to try this trend.
Take inspiration from your favorite celebs and wear a pair of crew socks over your leggings on casual days.
Or, in the summer, trade in your leggings for a pair of biker shorts.
Curtain bangs are back in style
Farrah Fawcett, step aside.
The 1970s wispycurtain banglook is back.
Dozens of celebrities are hopping on the trend in 2022.
Curtain bangs are kind of an in-between look.
Plus, they’re a lot lower maintenance than regular bangs.
AsInStylepointed out, you could also try bottleneck bangs, a new take on the classic curtain bangs look.
“With bottleneck bangs, the length is short enough in the center to be worn falling straight.”
Look no further than the delightfully retro slip dress.
It’s a simple, no-nonsense look that can transition beautifully from day to night.
Basically, it’s like a night dress slip that you wear in the day.
And, asCosmopolitanpointed out, all the ready-to-wear brands are hopping on the trend, too.
Think “Riverdale” and “Yellowjackets” vibes.
AsVoguenoted, this is quickly becoming a serious trend.
That’s right platform shoes, boots, and sandals are back.
And this time, they’re even taller and cooler than the platforms we saw back in the ’70s.
The trend began in late 2021 with celebrities like Beyonce and Olivia Rodrigo leading the way.
As celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez toldCNN, the trend took off as a reaction to the pandemic.
“People just want to feel happy again,” she said.
She went on to explain that platforms are perfect for people who aren’t quite ready for full-on heels.
I feel like the platform, because it is more comfortable, is a great alternative."
So in the summer of 2022, why not go high or go home!
Goth girl style is having a huge resurgence in 2022
Remember the early 2000s emo phase?
Well, we certainly do.
Think loads of eyeliner, spiky hair, dark clothes, chains, belts, and so on.
But this time around, you’re free to expect things to be a little more progressive.
“I think it’s gonna look a lot less homogenized,” singer Jason Aalon Butler said.
While you may have thought we’d moved on from those days, it looks like they’re back.
According toRefinery29, those cutesy, quirky, “twee” looks are having a resurgence.
So, what does the look entail?
This means you might create looks that hint at Deschanel’s famous persona without going overboard.
