17 Fashion Trends From 2018 You’ll Want to Ditch in 2019

Ding, dong, this trend is dead. While we love the retro inspiration behind so much of fashion over the past year, we won’t shed any tears over this impractical style that had more of our food ending up on our sleeves, than in our mouth.

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It’s a jungle out there, and while we’ve enjoyed the animal vibes, it’s time to scale back on the head-to-toe snakeskin and leopard print ensembles. This doesn’t mean those fun print pieces are going to be a total wash in the new year, but we’d recommend incorporating them a little more sparingly into your outfits.

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In 2018, we said so long to the traditional rules of so-called “feminine silhouettes” and embraced the wave of oversized, boxy and less-than-flattering fits. In 2019, expect to see more menswear-inspired and comfort-first styles for women, but you may want to tuck away those boxy tees and too-big sweatshirts.

We get it. Plaid has been the print of the season for many, many years now. But all good things must come to an end. Style experts are forecasting that plaid will be taking a backseat on future runways, playing less of a role in top trends for the coming seasons. The takeaway? Plaid is a classic print that comes and goes – give those plaid-heavy outfits a rest in 2019 and instead find ways to incorporate small doses of it in subtler ways.

Ugly, chunky sneakers had a moment in 2018. Fashion forecasters for 2019 are saying that moment has now passed. Cue the collective sigh of relief.

Tie-knot, extra-long and wear-over-everything belts have been a mainstay accessory for some time now, but it’s looking like this exaggerated style won’t make its way into the new season. So what’s slated to be the belt of 2019? We’re hearing the buzz start early for off-white belts in classic, clean styles.

Did anyone other than Kendall Jenner actually look good in these totally impractical sunglasses? Not only were they unflattering on almost every face shape, but do they even count as protection against the sun? We couldn’t be happier to see this trend make its way out – thank you, next!

In 2019, expect to see the return of oversized shades and thick-rimmed styles à la Jackie O.

Sequins, patches and slogans – oh my! The denim embellishments of 2018 were in-your-face and ridiculous. Hello, 1980s? You can have this trend back.

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Slouchy, grocery bag inspired tote bags were a thing this past year. Some designers going so far as to slap their label onto transparent sacks and shelling them out at obscene prices. Not surprisingly, this trend seems to have burned out as quickly as it rolled onto the scene. For 2019, look for purse styles to be more structured in design with an emphasis on quality materials and classic shapes.

There’s no denying the denim styles of 2018 had us all feeling those 1980s flashback vibes. It was fun – though a little unflattering – while it lasted, but it’s looking like those super light blue washes won’t be making an appearance in 2019.

2019 is looking pretty good. Not only will you not be mopping up soup with your sleeves, but, according to future trend reports, you’ll also be minimizing the risk of breaking your neck in sky-high heels. Let’s get real for a second: these stilt-like shoes are in no way comfortable and most of us can barely walk in them. How has this trend lasted so long?

With super-high heels on the outs in 2019, expect to see a new wave of footwear styles roll in, with eccentric and artistic twists on classic designs.

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Say goodbye to the cut-out shoulders and sides of 2018. Is anyone actually going to miss this one?

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Lingerie-inspired clothing is still going to be a major trend in 2019, but the sheer and lacy skirts with visible underwear you’ve been gawking at for the past year is on its way out. While you can still expect plenty of barely-there designs to hit the runways next year, you’ll be seeing pieces that are a little more refined than what we've seen in 2018.

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We were never clear on what exactly you could fit into these micro-bags to begin with, but after a brief run, it seems someone somewhere got the memo and the bags of 2019 are going to be coming back bigger and roomier than ever. Oversized accessories are going to be huge next year – so maybe reserve those teeny tiny handbags for your next Cher Horowitz costume?

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This pretty pastel hue was all the rage for summer ’18 and it carried well into the fall for a surprising softness to the season. Mixing it up in 2019, the pastel hue to rock will be powder blue.

Get ready to (finally) take those fashion blinders off because the neon trend will not be making it into 2019. Are we the only ones who won’t be sad to see these highlighter hues go?

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