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    Fashion editors agree: These old trends won’t make it to spring 2026

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    Fashion editors agree: These old trends won't make it to spring 2026

    I spend a lot of time talking to other fashion editors, and I pay attention when similar opinions start coming up in different conversations. Lately, a remarkable consensus has been forming around certain trends – specifically, which trends are quietly losing momentum. It’s not about calling anything “bad”, but about recognizing when something has done its job.

    As someone who loves clothes but dislikes feeling stuck in a specific era, I find these conversations really helpful. They sharpen my intuition and make me more thoughtful about what I’m buying now versus what I’ll still want to wear in a few years. The editors agree that these trends are unlikely to come to fruition in the spring of 2026—and why it might be time to let them go.

    1. To buy: Silk button-down

    Stay: Long Line Structured Vest

    Style Notes: “I hate to say it because I own so many of them, but I fear the longline structured vest trend has peaked. I don’t think they’re so trendy that they should be banished from your wardrobe, but a new option for 2026 is a silky button-down shirt that’s slightly fitted and preferably in a non-neutral color.” – Alison Pair, Senior Editor.

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    2. Buying: Interesting color combinations

    Stop: A Closet Full of Beige

    Who Wears What Editor

    Style Notes: “Especially since the cool luxury movement came about, I’ve felt like winter means colors will be out of our wardrobes, and there’s no option but to wear different shades of beige. Although I love my neutrals, over the past few years it has started to make winter fashion less exciting to me. But this year, even the most minimalist people I know are decking out in interesting color combinations. Whether it’s a red and white striped shirt with a yellow jacket or a wild combination of purple and green, everyone is finding a way to be adventurous, and I couldn’t be happier.” -Sierra Mayhew, fashion editor.

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    3. Buy: Menswear-Coded Ties

    Stop: Boring Accessories

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    Style Notes: “I’m an accessories kind of girl, so I feel like I’m trying to find different ways to add something extra to the chest and torso area. The tie is an exciting addition that really completes the look. Please make more ties in 2026.” – Chichi Offer, Associate Shopping Editor.

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    4. Buy: Stovepipe Jeans

    Stay: Barrel-Leg Jeans

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    Style Notes: “Barrel-leg jeans used to be cool for a long time, but this spring they’ll take a back seat as slim-fitting jeans shine. The focus will be on silhouettes like slim-straight, cigarette and stovepipe cuts. The key is a fit that fits the leg snugly from thigh to ankle. Close, but not so tight that it falls into the skinny-jeans category.” -Nikki Chvatt, Associate Fashion Editor.

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    5. Buy: Fringe

    Stop: Lace Trims

    Elisa Brascia

    Style Notes: “I think we’ll continue to see lace-trim tops, skirts and dresses in the spring, but much less so than for autumn and winter 2025. While this vintage-inspired look feels timeless and is especially appropriate for spring, even attracting fans like Zoe Kravitz and Dakota Fanning, I fear this trend (especially in the midi skirt and asymmetrical tops area) will find its way into the colder months. I’m personally steering clear of buying any new lace-trimmed pieces right now – as my third eye is tingling and telling me it will become (dare I say) cute in the next few months – but I think the fringe is a great option for those looking for a little gimmicky flair without investing too much in this soon-to-be micro-trend. -Alyssa Brascia, Associate Beauty Editor.