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The pandemic has changed many things in our lives. We are completely digital; working from home, spending time with friends and family through Zoom calls. We have spent more time watching television than hugging our loved ones. We don’t know what the future may hold, where it may take us. Some are leaving the city to move to the suburbs. Some are completely changing their careers as their jobs are currently nonexistent. And some of us are adjusting to isolation, finding the stillness of being alone. A lot has changed in just a few short months, we must make do with what we have, adjust the way we live, and find the blessing in everyday life.
When the world changes, so does our fashion choices. From influential artists to political movements over the course of our lives our fashion is inspired and adapted to what is going on around us. It’s no surprise that the second the pandemic hit we quickly turned from buying trendy pieces to comfortable sweatpants. I didn’t realize at the beginning of the year buying my $32 pink sweats would become the best purchase of 2020. If you googled the top trends of this past year the pieces can be depicted as comfort and classic. Minimalism is at its highest and practicality is the emphasis.
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What does this mean for the future of fashion? I think more and more brands will start focusing on timeless pieces rather than trendy embellishments. Consumers will want to spend their money on comfort and versatility. I am not saying sweatpants will be the acceptable choice for a restaurant or an evening out, but we may find ourselves reaching for a classic white dress over a printed bedazzled blouse. Will this be the end of fast fashion and fun prints? No. There will always be a demographic with such anesthetics, as there rightfully should be. I think brands and designers will, however, play it safe for a while when designing future collections knowing their clientele will be looking for simplicity.
You can make the argument that those with a colorful sense of style will rebel against the ubiquitous of timeless fashion. That will be so. Through socials and the world of influencers, we’ve seen that fashion is a personal depiction of one’s aesthetics. Will I give up my floral dresses, ruffle sleeves, and statement earrings? Definitely not. But I may reach for a classic white dress over a fun print. Brands will design more timeless pieces. History has proven that fashion changes in the context of current times. Right now we want comfort, we want simplicity, and we want our wardrobe to stand the test of time.
