2015 saw its fair share of trends – from the return of the 90s to popular fads like Kylie’s Lip Kit. But if we had to choose our favorites, they would be the styles with staying power. And while we’re all about the mantra “new year, new fashion,” these looks are too good not to carry into 2016 (and beyond).
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Café Society
The Inspiration: Karl Lagerfeld took the ladylike look to new heights after Chanel’s café-themed show, inspired by Coco’s love of the Parisian brassiere.
Key Items: Pearls, bow-tie tops, and full midi skirts.
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Tropical Punch
The Inspiration: Now that designers are able to visit Cuba, the landscape’s hothouse colors and prints have inspired the runways in a major way.
Key Items: Printed dresses, mirrored sunnies, and bright accessories.
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Military Tactics
The Inspiration: Major fashion houses (Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Rodarte, to name a few) reinterpreted camo styles of years passed with muted palettes and tailored silhouettes.
Key Items: Army green and khaki everything, exposed zippers, and oversized buttons.
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That 70s Show
The Inspiration: This decade’s far-out feeling has been trending for a few seasons (and it’s staying alive).
Key Items: Moody maxi dresses, suede fringed handbags, and wide-leg jeans.
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Heritage Days
The Inspiration: Two words – Ralph Lauren. He knows how to modernize the classics, as told by his Fall 2015 collection, which mixes an English countryside vibe with updated accessories.
Key Items: Tweed jackets, wool fedoras, and faux-fur accents.
Usher these looks into 2016 with our Best of 2015: 5 Trends to Take into the New Year Boutique, which opens Friday, January 1, at 11AM ET, and closes Monday, January 4, at 11AM ET.
By Elizabeth Burns, Associate Fashion Editor
