Every year people wear clothes — hopefully. As you walk around and take notice of your surroundings, you may notice the increasing popularity of clothing items or accessories that may not have been on the fashion radar before. It can be hard to keep track of the ebbs and flows of fashion, so I present to thee what’s in and what has been discarded.

In

Midi denim skirt

Denim is all the rage right now, especially during the incoming warmer months. The midi denim skirt is typically low to mid-rise with an opening in the middle to let those legs breathe. This skirt brings an alternative picnic groove to any occasion. 

Jorts

At first glance, one might say “yuck” to the sentiment that these pants are in style. However, keep an open mind to the possibility that, with the right styling, jorts can be super cute and casual. With cool sneakers or Mary Janes combined with a tank, it’s the standard big-pant, small-top combination. 

Low waisted anything

Super high-rise mom jeans had the spotlight for some time, but society has shifted its gaze to the Y2K aesthetic. Skinny or baggy, straight leg or bootcut, the low-rise fit is hard to mess up. Keep in mind this also translates to sweatpants, cargos and most other forms of pantaloon. This basic item is something that’s needed in the clothing rotation.

Coquette anything

A meadow of fresh flowers. A cream-colored vanity filled with glass trinkets and tubes of lipstick scattered about. Lana Del Rey on vinyl playing softly in the background. The coquette vibe has been all the rage this year. White bows, blush pink colored clothing, linen dresses and lace have been collected in the wardrobes of many hopeless romantics.

Gogo boots

Since Sabrina Carpenter strutted the stage in her iconic white gogo boots, more and more individuals have gotten a pair of their own. These boots typically rise a little below the knee and give around four inches of length. Most commonly seen in white or black, these shoes give a fun and flirty vibe to any outfit. 

Out

The cat ear beanie

Typically adorned by those of the grunge category in the fashion world, the cat ear beanie is a knitted hat with the top shaped into cat ears. What was seen as new and funky has quickly dulled, as many stopped wearing their hats, and others celebrated because of this. If one still wants to wear their cat ears with pride, go ahead. Otherwise, put the Amazon order in a crevice in your closet and forget it happened. 

Cow print

The distinction between cow print and cowboy-inspired styling must be made. Taking inspiration from Southern styles in your outfit, with items like cowboy boots, embossed chain belts and even cowboy hats, has been increasingly popular. What should not be done is investing in cheaply printed Shein cow-print clothing. Unless you’re going as a cow for Halloween, what are you doing? 

Amazon corsets

The periwinkle corset made a comeback of sorts recently, but the usage of this item has gone too far. Mass-produced and cheap-looking corsets have flooded into local watering holes, which is getting too overdone. Corsets have the potential to be super fashionable, and many can get creative with the way they are used. Corsets in neutral colors with ribbon and lace to keep it tied together is a good avenue to go, but I give thee fair warning: stay away from the neon corsets with a simple pair of mom jeans. 

With all of this being typed, fashion is a form of self-expression. If you feel confident in what you are wearing, then what does it matter what others think? As the academic year comes to a close, it’s time to rearrange the wardrobe for the warm months. 

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