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Fashion Editors Agree: These Today’s Trends Won’t Make it to 2026

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I spend a lot of time talking to other fashion editors, and when the same ideas start popping up in different conversations, I take notice. Recently, there has been a notable consensus on certain trends—in particular, those that quietly lose power. This is not about calling anything “bad,” but recognizing when something is off.

As someone who loves clothes but hates feeling stuck at times, I find these discussions very helpful. They boost my mood and make me think more about what I’m buying now and what I’ll still want to wear in a few years. These are the trends organizers believe are unlikely to make it to 2026 – and why it may be time to ditch them.

1. Shopping: Silky Button-Downs

Selection: Long Sleeve Tailored Dresses

Style Notes: “I hate to say it because I have a lot of them, but I fear that the trend of long-sleeved shirts may be on the rise. I don’t think they are so fashionable that they should be banished from your wardrobe, but the new choice of 2026 is a smooth silk shirt that is well fitted and preferably in a neutral color.” – Allyson Payer, senior editor.

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2. Shopping: Interesting Colors

Silence: A Room Full of Beige

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Style Notes: “Especially since the silent luxury movement started, I have felt that winter means that the color will be removed from our rooms, and there is no choice but to wear different shades of beige. As much as I love my neutrals, over the years, this has started to make winter fashion less exciting for me. But this year, even the fewest people I know come out with interesting color combinations. Whether it’s a red and white striped shirt with a yellow jacket or a wild combination of purple and green, everyone finds a way to be a daredevil, and I couldn’t be happier. ” – Sierra Mayhew, fashion editor.

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3. Shopping: Ties Included in Men’s Clothing

Pause: Boring tools

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Style Notes: “I’m such an accessory girl, so I feel like I’ve been trying to find different ways to add a little something extra to the chest and torso area. Ties have been a fun addition that really rounds out the look. More ties in 2026, please.” – ChiChi Offer, shopping organizer.

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4. Shopping: Stovepipe Jeans

Relaxation: Jeans-Leg-Leg

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Style Notes: “Barrel-leg jeans had a good time for a long time, but this season they will be taking a back seat when small jeans will shine. The focus will be on silhouettes such as slim-straight, cigarette and stovepipe edges. The important thing is the fit that neatly follows the leg from the thigh to the ankle.” – Nikki Chwatt, assistant fashion editor.

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5. Shopping: Fringe

Pause: Lace Trims

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Style Notes: “I think we will continue to see tops decorated with lace, skirts, and skirts flowing in the spring, but much less than what we did in the fall and winter of 2025. Although this look inspired by the classics feels timeless and especially suitable for the season, even adorning fans like Zoë Kravitz and Dakota Fanning, I am afraid of this trend (especially hits on the top) I still avoid buying pieces that new ones made of fabric now – as my third eye is ringing and telling me it’s going to be (I say) chewy for the next few months – but I think fringe is a great place for anyone who wants a little print without investing too much in this latest season.” – Alyssa Brascia, assistant beauty editor.