Over the years, I’ve constructed up fairly a powerful assortment of garments. So a lot so, it now spans over a number of wardrobes. But the factor is, like most individuals, I in fact, solely put on a very small share of what I personal. So this 12 months, in a bid to be extra acutely aware (at all times a difficult one if you work in style), be extra organised forward of a home transfer and to rediscover my private type, I’m on a mission to rigorously refine my assortment in order that I solely hold maintain of the issues I really love. And after spending the previous couple of weekends finding out every wardrobe, one after the other, I’ve realised that the objects I like the most are the ones which are versatile, wearable, cozy and straightforward to type with numerous different objects.
What I’ve additionally realised is that I plan my outfits a lot lower than I used to, so I need to have the ability to seize the items I do know at all times swimsuit me, and make me really feel my most assured. And let me let you know, the silk Ganni prime I’ve been holding onto in a measurement 8—that was at all times too tight for me, even in my 20s—just isn’t doing that, so it’s lastly going to a new residence through Vinted. Instead, I’m maintaining maintain of the constructing blocks that I depend on every and every single day. You know, the striped shirt that you may sling on over a T-shirt with denims and be prepared for work in 5 minutes (after a fast steam). Or the loose-fit wide-leg trousers that take away the “which shoes do I wear?” stress, as they appear simply nearly as good with pointed-toe boots as they do with trainers or ballet flats.
And in the case of the jackets I at all times attain for as I sprint out of the door, there’s no type that will get extra airtime than my trusty black leather-based type. Add to this the large, sensible baggage I’ve switched to (after too a few years of carrying a canvas tote bag in addition to my purse), and the midi skirts that by no means fail me and I’d say these are my 5 most-worn and most-loved objects. Although they could not essentially comply with the newest seasonal developments, they at all times handle to remain related throughout the years. And most significantly, I really put on them on repeat.
So, right here’s to purchasing objects we really take pleasure in carrying, relatively than the objects we predict we ought to be shopping for in 2026. Scroll on to see the items making up my anti-trend wardrobe in 2026 and past.
The Pieces in My 2026 Anti-Trend Wardrobe:
1. V Neck Jumper
Style Notes: The truth of the matter is, in England, knitwear is a perpetually staple. Whether we’re in the depths of winter or halfway by way of spring, you are probably going to want to layer or two. This is the place the V-neck jumper is available in. Yes, crew necks are classics, however V-necks are simply as timeless. Choose a impartial shade like navy, gray or beige for an anti-trend piece that can go together with all the pieces.
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2. Sleek Leather Jackets
Style Notes: There’s little doubt about it, you personal a leather-based jacket of some sort, do not you? Everyone does, and it is hardly stunning once they go together with any outfit, are at all times there for these “do I need a jacket?” days and they typically add a cool lady juxtaposition to the remainder of the outfit—simply how Marilyn exhibits with white trousers. While the biker will at all times be key, modern, fuss-free designs are the ones to look out for in love-forever black.
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3. Striped Shirts
Style Notes: I discover a striped shirt a lot extra wearable than a white iteration. While white might be fairly stark, difficult to steam to perfection and resemble office-wear, a striped shirt can work simply as nicely with denims because it does on the seashore over a bikini. Ever versatile, I’ll be taking suggestions from Jen and tucking my new Yaitte type into a pair of brown trousers with a trench for the most good transseasonal ensemble.
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4. Wide-Leg Trousers
Style Notes: While I like a barrel-leg as a lot as the subsequent style editor, I are likely to hold my trouser edit refined to silhouettes that I do know at all times swimsuit me. Especially if I’m spending extra on pairs than I used to, which brings to be a traditional: wide-leg trousers. No matter your type, measurement, top (I’m just about petite) or vibe, they will at all times be the base to so many put collectively seems. And I absolutely recognize how Div has added a tucked in shirt and cropped bomber.
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5. Practical Bags
Style Notes: After years of carrying a tote bag with my laptop computer in in addition to a purse, I’ve lastly succumbed to the truth large baggage are the manner ahead. Not solely sensible, I like how the slouchy (probably suede) types look with on a regular basis outfits like this denims and trench coat pairing Chloe is carrying.