Quarantine life is, by far, the biggest force affecting fashion in 2022 and has impacted the personal style of women around the world forever. Give a mouse sweats for a year, and she will definitely not return to skinny jeans and four-inch heels! Instead, the natural evolution of quarantine comfort has been baggy, relaxed silhouettes that are actually made to wear outside.
The cat-eye 2022 is undoubtedly a forever shape when it comes to eyewear. This season, the cat-eye got a modern update with narrower lenses to create a more dynamic, angular look. This tortoiseshell pair is on my wish list. The perfect pair of sunglasses does exist. Adding these to my shopping cart now.
Over the years, I’ve collected my fair share of closet basics and think I really have the staples covered. That includes my shoe wardrobe, which mainly revolves around sandals during the summer months. My closet includes everything from easy flats and practical flip-flops for the beach to simple strappy heels and slingbacks that I rely on to wear with so many outfits. Now that I’ve covered the basics, though, I’m ready to turn up the volume and add in some cool, directional sandals.
Nail trends come and go, but we all have that one polish shade we return to again and again. Whether it’s a goes-with-everything neutral or a party-ready glitter, the right nail polish is like a beloved recipe or worn-in tee: comforting, versatile, and always there for you when you need it.
I think it’s safe to say that pretty much anyone who wears mascara wants one that doesn’t budge at all. There’s really nothing more annoying (makeup-wise) than painstakingly applying the product to your lashes and feeling so good about it, only to look in the mirror later on in the day to see a smudged mess. There are just so many mascara options to choose from out there, but of course, not every formula is the same.
Oversize blazers 2022 have the ability to add structure and dress up pretty much any outfit, even your regular jean shorts and white top. For the summer, I’m choosing oversize blazers in lightweight fabrics and muted colors and pairing them with short dresses, skirts, and shorts. I love when my blazer is longer than the rest of my outfit for the same reason I love wearing Uggs with miniskirts. Why not?
Relaxed-fit pants 2022 are making their way into everyone’s closet and replacing the tight, leg-hugging skinnies we fought our way into pre-pandemic. They can be worn with blouses, crop tops, button-downs—you name it. The bandwagon awaits. I went with a monochrome look and paired pleated relaxed-fit pants with a satin cheetah-print button-down and snakeskin-print kitten heels. I felt chic in the most low-key way possible.
The oversize button-down is practically made for those days when a shirt feels too informal but a blouse feels way too formal. I kept it casual and wore my white button-down with pink capris, my go-to flatforms, and some statement earrings for spice. By pairing the oversize shirt with tights and accessories, I’ve managed to create an outfit that looks put-together yet is still as comfortable as wearing sweats. Cha-ching.
