3 Menswear-Inspired Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2021
This year's biggest trends are borrowed from the boys.
As we dig into our wardrobes for the pieces we've neglected while in lockdown over the past year, one thing remains clear: comfort is still key. While we're ready to finally debut the full looks we've curated in front of our bedroom mirrors, that doesn't mean we need to say goodbye to the easy pieces we're used to. There's a reason clothing inspired by menswear staples are trending, and you're about to be seeing more of them all of 2021.
From the popularity of unisex sweatsuits to the rise of Harry Styles as a style icon—in a dress, no less—fashion has never been more fluid. Here are the three comfortable, wearable, menswear-inspired trends to try this year.
Loose Denim
Gen Z may have recently declared the end of skinny jeans, but looser styles have slowly been coming into fashion for the past few years. Boyfriend and mom jeans have finally transformed into denim that truly takes up space.
From distressed to raw denim, high waisted to low rise, loose jeans will be everywhere this year.
Sweater Vests
Your grandpa's sweater vest is cool again. The knit is surprisingly versatile, working just as well over a button down or t-shirt as it does worn alone. While a classic tennis style is always in, brands are releasing versions of the knit in a myriad of colors and patterns, complete with novelty designs for a new take on the menswear staple.
Boxy Blazers
Blame it on Princess Diana. While trend after trend from the 1980s has slowly been trickling back—biker shorts, scrunchies, puffed sleeves, and even mullets—the boxy blazer might be the easiest of the bunch to pull off.
The oversized blazer will give you a powerful silhouette thanks to shoulder pads, and fits neatly into nearly every wardrobe.
