The Biggest Street Style Trends from 2015 (and How to Keep Wearing Them in 2016!)
1/32With 2016 quickly approaching, it’s time to take a look back and reflect on the past 365 days we’re leaving behind.
Remember the height of the wedge sneaker? Or the days of minimalist norm core? 2015 served some serious street style game, much of which we’ll continue to cop in the New Year ahead. We saw sartorial favorites Gilda Ambrosio and Pernille Teisbaek trade in the grand head-to-toe runway looks of their predecessors for more casual styles. Models were also very much on duty while off the catwalk. Besties Binx Walton and Lexi Boiling stuck to their skater staples, which, thanks to newcomers like Vetements and Y Projects, feel very of the moment.
Ahead, we tracked down our 19 favorite tricks to wear now and well through the New Year. Click through and tell us your favorite trend in the comments below!
Getty Images2/32Men's Tees & Throwback Aviators
When Kanye West sent out the invitations for his Yeezy Season 2 collection, most discarded the three-times oversized camouflage shirt — but not the fearless Gilda Ambrosio. The ill-fitted shirt becomes an instant success paired with fitted flares and old school gradient aviator sunglasses.
3/32Off White c/o Virgil Abloh shirt, $310. justoneeye.com
Carrera sunglasses, $129. carreraworld.com
Getty Images4/32Unexpected Layers
Thank you Pernille for wearing something so easily achievable by, well, just about anyone. Layer a silk camisole in the color of your choice — go big or go home, we like to say — over a neutral turtleneck, and voila!
5/32Re/Done jeans, $255. shopredone.com
Iris von Armin sweater, $222. stylebop.com
Raey tank top, $152. matchesfashion.com
Getty Images6/32Chic Sweats
While designers from Chloé to Nicole Miller sent track suits down the runway for 2015, girls like Lexi Boiling make a case for them off the runway. If this doesn’t say sweats are safe outside of the gym, we’re not sure what does.
7/32Palace Skateboards hoodie, $165. palaceskateboards.com
Vetements sweatpants, $349. matchesfashion.com
Getty Images8/32The Bomber Jacket and Skinny Scarf
Our trusty friend from seasons past, the silk bomber jacket isn’t going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Update this now style staple with an unexpected '70s inspired skinny neck scarf like Soo Joo Park.
9/32Diesel jacket, $291. farfetch.com
Express scarf, $7.00. express.com
Getty Images10/32The Bandana
This season, bandanas got a major style upgrade thanks to the likes of Leandra Medine. Follow her lead in tying a kerchief to create a modern neckpiece, perfect with any ensemble.
11/32Poppy Lissiman bandana, $21. poppylissiman.com
American Eagle Outfitters scarf, $15. ae.com
Getty Images12/32The Frilly Blouse and Vintage Wash Jean Combination
Take a cue from just about any of your go-to-gals, who proved that the Victorian blouse and light wash jean was the trend on the streets this past fashion month.
13/32Zara top, $26. zara.com
Amo jeans, $251. farfetch.com
Getty Images14/32The Sequin Top
Sequins as daywear? Yes, it’s a thing now and well into spring. Take it from Chiara Feragni— in a full Dior look, no less — and tone down an overly embellished piece with a subtle textured skirt and very minimal accessories.
15/32H&M top, $25. hm.com
Getty Images16/32The Creeper
Thanks to fashion prince, Alexander Wang’s FW’15 monstrous footwear, these kicks were everywhere. Pair then casually with a sweatshirt and shorts like Hanne Gaby or juxtapose them with a softer floral dress.
17/32T.U.K. creepers, $80. nastygal.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs boots, $698. shopbop.com
Getty Images18/32Streetwear
We can’t seem to pinpoint our fascination with models off duty. Maybe it’s their effortless swagger in the simples of clothes or their general love of the camera that have us yearning for more. Nevertheless, we can't help but style stalk girls like Binx and Lexi who make street-wear effortlessly chic season after season.
19/32T by Alexander Wang crop top, $124. alexanderwang.com
Mood shirt, $28. moodnyc.com
Getty Images20/32The Embroidered Denim Jacket
You could say we have a strong penchant for denim here at Teen Vogue — which is why we were immediately drawn to this snap. You’ll look great from the front, but even better from the back!
21/32Paige jacket, $239. paige.com
Caine London jacket, $1,482. cainelondon.com
Getty Images22/32Off-The-Shoulder Top and Round Sunglasses
Another big hit both on and off the catwalks is the off-the-shoulder top. Layer it over a turtleneck for the winter months, then dare to go bare come spring (or heck, during El Nino, too). Finish the look with round sunglasses — an ode to John Lennon, if you will.
23/32Caroline Constas top, $395. shopbop.com
Le Specs sunglasses, $79. shopbop.com
Getty Images24/32Stickers
Make the old new again with this instant styling hack. Add cute and kitschy stickers to your worn — but not worn out! — purses and leather accessories.
25/32Anya Hindmarch pouch, $350. net-a-porter.com
Skinny Dip London sticker, $7. skinnydiplondon.com
Skinny Dip London letter stickers, $7 each. skinnydiplondon.com
Getty Images26/32Nail Art
Turn up any basic outfit with an anything-but-basic manicure.
27/32Eddie Borgo ring, $105. eddieborgo.com
Jamberry nail wraps, $15. jamberry.com
Getty Images28/32Just Pin It
We have an affinity for a good D.I.Y. moment, and this look screams “project” to us. Take any leather (or denim, or army) jacket, source pins from your local flea market, or the ones we’ve added here, and get to work!
29/32Guess jacket, $69. guess.com
Explorers Press Down For Whatever pin, $5. explorerspress.com
Pin Drop Raf pin, $10. pindropnyc.com
Pin Trill pins, $12 each. pintrill.com
Getty Images30/32The Loafer
With Alessandro Michele at the helm of Gucci, it’s no wonder we are head over heels and into flats. We loved the furry ones from fashion month, but take a more practical approach with our picks here.
31/32Del Toro x Cambiaghi slippers, $375. deltoroshoes.com
Gucci loafers, $625. yoox.com
G.H. Bass & Co. loafers, $65. 6pm.com
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