Time is but a word in the fashionista’s dictionary. Clothes that flatter and feel nice will always be in fashion. And it seems top designers are taking note. Whether it’s a boot-cut pant in brushed, navy velvet, or a vintage T-shirt with your favorite 80s band, now’s the time to venture into your loft and dust off your favorite fashion items. These retro classics will not just feel comfortable, but they’ll also give rise to a lovely sense of nostalgia. Here are four retro items that are right on trend for this spring 2022.
Boot-Cut Pants
Fitted pants with a slight flare at the bottom first resurfaced at Milan Fashion Week in 2005 and are back again in 2022. These could be a pair of velvet 70s pants teamed with a satin shirt, or boot-cut denim worn with a fitted T-shirt. The flare in these pants should be the statement of the look, so be sure to team them with neutrals such as a white T-shirt or a black roll-neck with white plimsolls or pastel pink ballet pumps.
Velvet Jackets
Velvet jackets as seen on the glam rockers of the 70s are also back in fashion. There’s something very flattering about the simple one-button fastening and slight flare along the hemline. For 2022 fashion trends for women, your old velvet jacket will offset a pair of boyfriend jeans in faded or ripped denim perfectly. You can keep the rest of your look pretty simple.
Retro T-shirts
Loved Metallica in the 80s? Are you a bit of a Neil Diamond buff? Now’s your time to shine! With retro T-shirts making a comeback on the streets of London, style is taking its cues from retro bands and their fan T-shirts this spring. It’s a casual look that’s perfect paired with jeans and a velvet or denim jacket. Add some high-top trainers and you’re good to watch your favorite band in concert.
Geometric Prints
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Prints are huge this season. Make a statement in a bold monochrome check or a Bridget Riley-inspired print. The retro prints get their styling from the 60s and look great on a knee-length dress or your favorite cotton-mix shirt with black pants for a business meeting. Think of Twiggy as your muse for this look; the 1960s waif. Wear your prints with a sleek side-part pinned with a kirby-grip in your hair and some smokey eyeshadow to complete the look.
There’s an adage that says, “If you stand still for long enough you eventually come back into fashion.” Nothing could be truer of style this spring. Step back in time with some old favorites and enjoy some nostalgia with friends. Whether you opt for your favorite Metallica T-shirt or a glam rock velvet jacket, paired with some simple denim boyfriend jeans or neutral staples, you’ll be perfectly on-trend.
