Some people consider fashion’s never-ending cycle of microtrends to encourage wasteful shopping habits and to be unsustainable. Whilst that is absolutely a possibility, I think the issue really lies in how, not what, we decide to add to our wardrobes: It’s essential that whatever the item in question—microtrend or ultra-basic—needs to speak to you and your deepest personal style desires, and the purchase must be considered rather than induced by stress or pressure. If a TikTok aesthetic isn’t for you, feel free to move along. If a supposed wardrobe staple isn’t your jam, don’t feel obliged for it to be in your closet just because.
The team at Who What Wear UK has long left behind the concept of items being “in” or “out” because it was, simply, exhausting. While we all still feel the urge to buy a special dress as a wedding guest or treat ourselves to something fancy at the start of a new season, long-lasting style and worthwhile purchases are often very tied to the pieces you always gravitate towards (and maybe already own multiples of—I don’t see that as greedy just smart if you’re always using them). So, every now and then, there will be a mini trend or two bubbling up that you instantly know you’ll get heaps of wear out of. Will any of autumn 2022‘s microtrends tick those boxes for you? Let’s see…
Tagged: Autumn Fashion