You can take your built-in G-strings (yes, that’s an unfortunate thing happening out in fashionland), glitzy Crocs and arm warmers—I’m just not interested. When it comes to trends, I love hunting them down, I love reporting on them and I love seeing them out in the wild, but introducing them to my own wardrobe? I’ve got a metaphorical Phil and Grant Mitchell standing on the door blocking everyone and everything. If your name’s not down, love, you’re not comin’ in.
I’m not dead inside: Some new looks and key piece do get a chance. Right now, for example, I feel quite partial to a pair of feather-trimmed pajamas for all the parties we’re not allowed to go to… However, in general, I’ve come to learn over the years that my closet functions best when it’s full of the items that just speak to me no matter what the season, designers or influencer set might dictate at the time. And my look certainly isn’t minimal—so how does this work? I wear what I consider to be “anti-trends.” They’re neither fashionable nor decidedly unfashionable, they just work for me and have done for some time now. They’re not of-the-moment, nor are they completely passé. They’re not necessarily classic or basic but you’ll find they slot into your day-to-day getting-dressed routines very easily.
Below I’ve charted the anti-trends I’ll be wearing throughout 2021, as well as some advice on where to shop out the best versions and what to pair them with.
