A new year signifies new beginnings and what better excuse than that to throw out the old and bring some exciting new trends into your wardrobe. 2014 was quite a satisfying year as far as fashion was concerned but some fads lived out their welcome and need to be put to rest now that 2015 is officially here. Instep rounds up the trends we’d like to see less of this year.
Tights
It started innocently enough, but before we knew it the trend to pair everything from winter dresses to summery kurtis with tights had taken over the sartorial landscape of the country with a tenacity that left us, frankly, disturbed. Since when have tights, previously relegated only to the inside of exercise classes and gyms, become a fashion staple? Please ladies, it’s time to stand up against this injustice and say ‘no’ to this unfashionable garment in 2015!
Lehnga-skirts
We’ve loved them in all their avatars but too much of a good thing is never good, so before we totally OD on the fad to wear skirts on the red carpet, at shaadis and bridal showers, to lunches and launches, it’s time to put yours away for a season or two at least. Let’s focus on re-inventing another traditional wardrobe item - how about the shalwar? We noticed some designers giving this desi wardrobe staple an edgy twist, such as Nomi Ansari with this dhoti shalwar, but the trend never really took off. Maybe 2015 will be the year it grabs headlines.
The three-piece jora
At the risk of incurring the wrath of the lawn-loving brigade, let us just say that we have had enough of this summer staple. Co-ordinated three-piece cotton suits don’t say much for the wearer’s creativity and individuality, what with everyone and their aunt choosing to wear them EXACTLY the same way! With such a great variety of pret options out there, it’s easy to pick up separates and pair them in a way that reflects your own unique taste.
Red lips
It’s not like we didn’t love the blood red lip shade that was trending all of last year but a new year calls for a new colour to dress up that pucker. Just as dramatic but not as in-your-face as red is ‘marsala’ - the shade that beauty experts are calling the new black in 2015. An earthy, wine-hued red-brown, marsala is set to be the shade du jour of the red carpet this season and fashionistas like Zara Peerzada have already been seen sporting it.