Month: June 2019

There’s no going around it—Kim Kardashian West is a modern-day style icon and risk-taker. Every time she appears on a red carpet, she wins the imaginary award for “most talked-about outfit.” For proof, we need only look back to her Met Gala outfit. Her skintight, wet-look dress looked otherworldly. Then, there was the vintage Thierry Mugler dress that she wore to the Met Gala after-party, which was equally as daring (if not more so, seeing as there was a blue-and-silver tinsel wig involved). The point is that no matter if people love or hate her fashion choices, they’re still talking about them. That is a true sign of a trendsetter.

Clearly, Kim isn’t one to shy away from a divisive fashion moment. In fact, she embraces it by taking some of the most controversial trends and turning them into her wardrobe basics. Keep scrolling to see the eight trends we’re talking about, but be warned: Doing so might inspire you to take a few fashion risks of your own.

Flip-flop heels are one of the most controversial trends of the moment. Some people love their hybrid design, while others find them, well, off-putting. Kardashian West belongs to the former category since she wears them consistently. It kind of makes sense. After all, flip-flop heels look retro and edgy, which are two words you could use to describe her style as a whole.

Bermuda shorts—you either love them or you hate them. Kim makes them work for her by pairing them with other similarly casual pieces, such as T-shirts, tanks tops, bodysuits, and bomber jackets. 

Bike shorts have been embraced by many celebrities, influencers, and editors, but we must not forget how controversial they were when they first came back into style. Kim was one of the first A-listers to adopt the ’80s-inspired item. In fact, we think she played a big role in bringing them back into mainstream style. 

Kim Kardashian West is known for showing and embracing her body, whether that’s on social media, in magazines, or otherwise. Here, she’s pictured out and about in NYC wearing a sheer black tank top (or is that a bodysuit?) with a pair of camouflage Bermuda shorts.

Wearing lingerie as clothing is nothing new (perhaps it started back in the ’90s when slip dresses became the new norm), but Kim is a particularly big proponent of the trend. She’s worn bras and teddies in lieu of more traditional tops multiple times over the past few years. Often, she’ll layer a blazer or some other type of overcoat on top for more coverage. 

Many people would argue that bold prints—especially animal print—look best when worn in moderation. Kim Kardashian West is not one of these people. Take this showstopping outfit as proof. She’s not afraid to fully embrace a print and wear it from top to bottom.

Kim and latex clothing go together like peanut butter and jelly, chocolate and strawberries, or any other classic pairing for that matter. She’s been wearing latex (particularly minidresses) for years, but that hasn’t made the trend any less divisive among the fashion elite. 

Remember how we said Kim seems to take a liking to nostalgic trends? That certainly holds true when it comes to her eyewear. The only sunglasses she wears these days are thin, ’90s-inspired styles. Is it just us, or are these reminiscent of the ones Keanu Reeves wore in The Matrix? (Also, peep those latex pants.)

Next up, 10 shoe trends celebrities always wear with dresses.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: There is no item of clothing that’s off-limits for any age group or body type as long as it feels right. Anyone can wear anything they please, but if you’re looking for some classic yet on-trend pieces that truly transcend generations, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spotted four stylish pieces, in particular,  on women of every age so far this summer, and I couldn’t resist sharing the photos I’ve been screenshotting for weeks.

When it comes to one very chic print, for instance, 53-year-old Instagram star Grece Ghanem is on the same sartorial page as Oslo-based student Nnenna Echem. Both women show off stylish ways to wear the trend, and they’re bound to convince you to give it a whirl as well. (Side note: Remember when we interviewed Ghanem about her favorite trends over the past five decades? Yeah, that was a good one.) Scroll down to see how women of all ages wear four ageless trends and shop the looks for yourself. 

Trench coats will never go out of style, so you might as well invest in a quality one that you can still wear when you’re a grandma. 

Leopard print often gets all the attention, but zebra print is quite possibly even chicer. Scroll down for three stylish examples of how to wear it at any age. 

As a 27-year-old myself, I’ll gladly swap super short mini dresses for midi versions. If you’ve ever associated the style with being matronly, allow us to shatter that illusion. 

Skinny jeans often get included in lists of wardrobe classics‚ but wide-leg versions are even more timeless if you ask me. 

Next up, Meghan Markle secretly updated her engagement ring—see the before and after.

As our regular readers are already well aware, we’ve been long-time admirers of Amal Clooney’s style. We’ve waxed poetic about her penchant for putting together chic off-duty and date-night ensembles. We’ve swooned over her stunning red carpet looks and her striking wedding guest attire. We’ve even dedicated an entire 200-word story to the human rights lawyer’s best pant outfits (because they really are that good).

So it should come as no surprise that we’re turning to the 21st-century fashion icon for intel on which summer trends to buy into. From the “grandma” look fashion girls are prioritizing to the only print that matters this summer, these are the trends Amal Clooney has given her stamp of approval. And the best part? You can acquire them all on a fast-fashion budget. Keep scrolling to shop three Amal Clooney–backed trends for $150 or less.

If you’re skeptical about buying into this rising grandma trend, allow Amal Clooney to convince you. Take style notes from the human rights lawyer and opt for pieces in summer-friendly shades like fiery reds, cool blues, and light lilacs and yellows.

Though zebra print is currently trending, rest assured that leopard print isn’t going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Gain inspiration from Clooney and go all out with a midi dress to take a subtler approach with a clutch in the pattern if that’s more your style.

We’ve already declared florals one of the only prints that matter this summer—and Amal Clooney’s botanically inspired looks are providing further motivation for us to buy into modern variations on the classic pattern. Think bold floral-printed midi skirts and soft micro-print blouses.

Up next, shop the Amal Clooney capsule wardrobe—seven pieces, endless outfits.