Each and every year, fashion evolves and new trends are formed.
Often, trends of the past are even given new life.
While they may resemble former styles, they’re often more like a distant cousin than a twin.
In 2018, reclaimed looks especially from the ’90s are picking up steam in a big way.
Nevertheless, these trends are not all bad.
In fact, some of them are really fun and, dare we say, chic.
Here are the absolute best to the absoluteworsttrends of 2018.
You may think of the 1920s as the origin of the trend.
In fact, he was buried in his beloved sequins.
Millie Bobby Brown, Allison Janney, and Nicole Kidman embraced the shimmering trend when attending the SAG Awards.
Dark denim, our old friend
Oh, dark jeans, how we’ve missed you!
The best thing about indigo denim being on trend again is how easy it is to sport the look.
There’s also really no wrong way to wear this shade of jean.
In the 1980s, Princess Diana showed the world that plaid was evenfit for royalty.
In the ’90s, plaid became more synonymous withthe grunge movement, but preppy plaid was still relevant.
Think: Alicia Silverstone’s portrayal of Cher inClueless.
Fast forward to 2018 and plaid is back and bigger than ever.
Vogueeven listed plaid trench coats as one of the “it” looks.
High-gloss and colored leather varieties also made their way to runways.
With plenty of variations available, this is a good time to embrace the look.
Pantone sent members of their team across the world in search of the up-and-coming color.
After scouring clothing, houses, cars, makeup, and even food, they named ultraviolettheone.
Also, Prince wore the color, so … there you have it.
The reasoning is pretty fascinating, but is ultraviolet really a color you’d want to wear?
Well,Gucci and Balenciaga think so.
Of course, that means it’s also not the best.
It may take you some time to embrace the belt bag trend with open arms, er, waist?
Nevertheless, this trend is persistent.
Gucci, Prada, Fenty, among other major brands, debuted their perspective looks for spring 2018.
Really, there’s is no way to deny the functional nature of a fanny pack.
Truth be told, this bagactuallymakes a lot of sense.
There is even a psychological explanation for the fanny pack revival for real.
Long live the fanny pack!
Those were the days.
Cargo pants with chains by D&G?"
If you think puka shells should be left on the beach, you’re definitely not alone.
What a time to be alive!
there are others that make us scratch our heads like itty bitty sunglasses.
One can only guess.
Just don’t expect your tiny sun-protective eyewear to, well, protect your eyes from anything.
Oh, no.
Cue the maniacal laughter from the fashion gods: it can.
Yeezy has a slightly more affordable option for $644.
Gucci’s bright orange tracksuit is the most expensive choice, retailing at $2,130.
Also, why not buy one you canactuallywear while working out?
That was, like, their original purpose or something, right?
Plastic fashion is, believe it or not, a trend of 2018.
British fashion company Topshop came out with what they called “Clear Knee Mom Jeans” for spring 2017.
As of this writing, they’re listed as out of stock onNordstrom’s website drat!
Because if you put it in the dryer, part of your pants would melt."
He’s not wrong.
In addition to Topshop, major designers like Chanel have gone on to craft plastic pieces for 2018.
All may not be lost when it comes to PVC fashion, though.
Just, maybe don’t opt for clear pants as your “one piece” of choice.
