Fall 2023 Fashion Trends: Favorite or Flop?

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By Isabella Wynn
Visiting Opinion Columnist

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Humans are running out of original, creative ideas. We see this in creative fields such as fashion, makeup, or movies. There have been a multitude of remakes or live actions rather than fresh film ideas. A third Willy Wonka movie is to be released soon following the Little Mermaid live action. Makeup was bold, sharp, and dark in the late 2010s and nowadays subtle pops of color and a clean, glossy look is in, reflecting trends from the 80s and iconic Marilyn Monroe looks. 

Fashion trends have been consistently making comebacks. From the return of 80s fashion to Y2K red carpet looks, we appear to be running low on new, decent trends. In taking a look at this Fall's fashion trends, I came across the return of some old trends as well as some potentially new trends that I believe should not be trending in the first place.

Olive Green Bomber Jacket: Flop
This trend is unfortunately a flop for me. I adore the color green, especially an olive, however this style of jacket looks like something I could pick up at Forever 21. Forever 21 has its hits, but this is not one of them. I think a bomber jacket gives millennial fashion. It's not my thing.

Gold Tube Hoop Earrings: Favorite
I am honestly a little indifferent to this trend solely because I am on team silver jewelry. I feel as if gold jewelry looks tacky on me but it looks sexy and expensive on others. I do however love the chunky jewelry trend. I find myself in love with chunky rings and fun statement necklaces. 

Denim maxi skirts: Favorite
Now my take on this may be a little controversial. I have heard a lot of talk about how ugly denim maxi skirts are but I have to disagree on this one. I am personally a fan of almost anything denim. If mom jeans could make such an influential comeback, denim skirts can make their own comeback. I think when styled right they can look so awesome.

The denim blazer: Favorite
Remember when I said I am a fan of almost anything denim? Enough said. 

Metallic: Flop
Major flop here. Metallic clothing, shoes, and accessories, for everyday? No way. Halloween and EDM made a baby and this trend is what popped out. Metallic clothing often looks cheap and I am reminded of a Forever 21 metallic skater skirt I swear I've seen before. I may rock some metallic for a costume or a festival but I do not want to see metallic pants at the grocery store.

Leather: Flop
Now, let me explain: leather is awesome; but this specific trend with leather? Not so awesome. This trend consists of street style leather such as adidas maxi skirts or t-shirts. I cannot get behind casual leather, I hate it.

Mary Janes: Favorite 
These shoes may have traumatized me as a kid going to Friday masses at my Catholic K-8th school, but I love the look of them nowadays. I think they are so adorable and can really elevate an outfit. Mary Janes have been forgiven.

Red: Favorite
This trend is boring to me but red will always be a classy, wearable color. 

Slingback, kickstand, and kitten heels: Favorite 
These dainty heels are a favorite of mine even though I hate how they look on me. I think people who have a fragile look to them can rock these. I think they are so sleek, I love them. 

Lace: Favorite
The idea of this trend is also a bit boring to me but I do adore lace. It can be styled in a cute, frilly way or in a sexy way and I love that versatility. Lace will never go out of style.

Fancy flats: Flop
I am an avid flats hater. I personally don't think they look good on anyone. They remind me of millennial fashion and middle school before my mom let me wear heels. Perhaps they're comfortable but unfortunately I am an advocate of style over comfort. I would rather walk barefoot over legos than wear flats out. 

Denim on denim: Favorite
I have been rocking and loving a denim on denim look for some time now. I am a huge fan of a Canadian Tuxedo and, like I've said before, a fan of denim in general. I think this trend is awesome. 

This fall, fashion trends seem to be all over the place. A lot of these trends, and more that I came across, do not make me think of fall. I never really know what is actually "trending" and it was fun to see what trends are resurfacing. Fashion is unique to everyone; it is fun to play with different styles and pieces. Wear what makes you happy and have a fun, fashionable fall St. Mary’s.

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