The 7 Best Fashion Trends of the Decade ...

By Mercy

The 7 Best Fashion Trends of the Decade ...

Some of the best fashion trends of the decade will probably remain with us for years to come due to their versatility and comfort. Before we list out some of the more enduring classics, it is important to point out that not all trends suit all body times. Venture with caution when pursuing a trend, lest it show in a less than flattering light.

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1

Leggings

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Until this decade, leggings were a favorite with little girls and not anyone older than 13. They exploded onto the scene towards the middle of the decade as a choice of bottom for any woman who wanted to show off her legs. They could be paired with a short dress, a long shirt or worn under a skirt, providing the wearer a chance to show off their legs without actually having to show any skin.

2

Ballet Flats

The ballet shoe became one of the best fashion trends because it provided women with some much needed comfort and femininity, which was missing on the runway for a while. Available in a host of different colors and styles, they could be paired with almost anything and added a girly touch to most outfits. I personally preferred the black gleaming variety but have seen many women rock the more colorful styles.

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Low Rise Jeans

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Thank God for the low-rise jeans, a definite favorite for best fashion trend. Until then, we were all confined to those hideous high waist-ed ones that did nothing for our figures. With the advent of the low rise cut, we were able to conceal our unsightly flab at the midriff while at the same time make our thighs looking skinnier than ever, a winning combination if every there was one.

4

Fake Tattoos

Fake tattoos gave the rebels in us the chance to – well – rebel. Most of us didn’t want anything to do with actual tattoos, we didn’t want any kind of permanent inking on our skin, leave alone the pain associated with it. Fake tattoos saved our lives. It allowed us to add a little Goth to our lives without any long-term commitments.

5

Spanx

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Spanx provided thousands of women this decade oodles of confidence. Well designed to discretely hold in all the unsightly bulges that we hate to see, Spanx is probably the most successful entrant of the decade. It made men too start rethinking their gut, something that has hitherto seemed virtually impossible.

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Over-sized Handbags

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While we all hated them to begin with, now we can’t do without them. Available in all types of shapes and colors, the over-sized handbag made us feel thin as we carried it on our shoulder. Some of the most memorable pieces came from the top labels and how we loved watching under-nourished models strutting their stuff with over-sized handbags.

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Thick Rimmed Eyewear

Thick Rimmed Eyewear Photo Credit:birdsbones

In the 80s and the 90’s thick black-rimmed glasses were considered the height of geekdom. This decade they are one of the best fashion trends. Suddenly, it became chic to wear thick rimmed eye-wear when reading the paper or watching TV. Everyone began catching on and today it looks like it’s here to stay.

With a new decade before us, one can only imagine what trends are going to come our way. While that remains to be seen, one thing is for sure. The 7 best fashion trends mentioned above are probably going to stick around for at least a while.

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wow, what a crappy list. hipsters anyone? i guess if I were 16 this list would be considered 'cool.'

leggings are the best thing ever invented. exaggerated, but i LIVE in leggings...i have more pairs than i do jeans. ballet flats are lifesavers i am most definitely not a jeans person fake tattoos are a very interesting choice for this list... spanx and oversized bags = LOVE. im not the most proportioned petite girl out there so spanx have become my best friend and oversized bags...lets just say everyone calls me mary poppins thick rimmed glasses are fun costume jewelry to cover those baggy eyes!

Spanx is a good idea.

Great post! :) And I notice leggings are on both the worst fashion and best fashion posts. Depends on how you wear them, I guess.

I agree about almost all the stuff, exept leggings and low rise jeans. Leggings - many women don't see difference between leggings and jeans, you don't have to show your ass. plus it's ugly when you see that its leggings (worn with ballet flats for example) Jeans - and again, too many women don't know how low is too low. i dont have to look at half of your ass lady.

I absolutely enjoyed going through the list, thank you for posting :) and I am glad you did not forget my personal favourite fashion trend - thick rimmed glasses. I have always loved them, but somehow my taste did not always match the fashion code. Well, here it is now and as you are saying, it looks like they are here to stay!

Woah, you've got some strong feelings there Melinda. A lot of people don't try to use leggings as pants. And the ones tgst look like jeans are jeggings anyway...

It's amazing that leggings are so in these days. I have to admit I love them!

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