Runway
Jan 26, 2021

Risk-Averse Dressers Will Avoid These Trends in 2021

by Erin Fitzpatrick

Whenever designers send a particularly inventive, out-there look down the runway, they are fully aware that it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, and that's okay. Adventurous dressers will eat up all of the amazing trends from the S/S 21 collections, but they certainly won't be for everyone.

Below, I've rounded up five daring 2021 trends that risk-averse dressers will be avoiding—and what to replace them with. Take, for instance, the controversial denim trend du jour: ultra-baggy jeans. Katie Holmes recently threw her hat into the ring and wore drop-crotch versions (and our readers had some feelings). If you're loving it, go for it, but if you prefer subtler trend, I've got you covered in this story too.

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On Katie Holmes: Rogier Vivier boots

H&M Wide-Cut Satin Pants

Wide-Cut Satin Pants

You can never beat H&M's prices.

& Other Stories Wide Flared Trousers

& Other Stories

Wide Flared Trousers

I love how these pants are styled with a tucked-in ruched top.

H&M Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants

Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants

Low heels are perfect for wide-leg trousers.

Vince Pleated Flannel Wide-Leg Pants

Pleated Flannel Wide-Leg Pants

Classic khaki will never fail you.

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Marques Almeida

Marques Almeida S/S 21

Zimmermann Poppy Embroidered-Eyelet Belted Midi Dress

Poppy Embroidered-Eyelet Belted Midi Dress

Eyelets are a more subtle version of the hole-y trend.

Tory Burch Broderie Underwire Top

Broderie Underwire Top

This eyelet bikini top by Tory Burch is so cute.

Marques'Almeida Eyelet-Embellished Organic Cotton-Poplin Blouse

Marques'Almeida

Eyelet-Embellished Organic Cotton-Poplin Blouse

I can't wait to take a real vacation at some point next year. I'll definitely be packing this top.

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Miu Miu

Miu Miu S/S 21

LNA Pedal Pusher Leggings

Pedal Pusher Leggings

Just like the ones I wore in third grade.

Frame Le High Pedal Pusher Jeans

Le High Pedal Pusher Jeans

Yes, pedal pushers are still trendy, but not nearly as risky as hotpants.

NYDJ Skinny Capri Jeans

Skinny Capri Jeans

I'm picturing this with a striped bateau top.

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Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne S/S 21

Agmes Small Vera Earrings

Small Vera Earrings

These earrings are so beautiful.

Mansur Gavriel Glove Mary Jane Flats

Glove Mary Jane Flats

I'm obsessed with Mary-Jane flats.

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Hermes

Hermes S/S 21

Olivia Morris at Home Blossom Frill Slippers

Olivia Morris at Home

Blossom Frill Slippers

If a grandma would wear it, I want it.

Vibi Venezia Sabot Backless Velvet Furlane Slippers

Sabot Backless Velvet Furlane Slippers

This Italian brand makes classic Venetian slippers.