One of the most recurring questions among fashion lovers is what is in a season , but this bi-monthly list shares space with the clothing items that never go out of style. A small contradiction that has to do with the change in narrative that is happening in the industry: we are no longer only concerned with seeing the novelties presented by the big houses and the mammoth brands, but we are also interested in creating a good wardrobe ( a capsule wardrobe , if you prefer) that survives season after season and allows us to get out of the dizzying wheel of impulse consumption.
Ethical considerations aside, finding the clothes that never go out of style and including them in your wardrobe has a number of practical benefits. The first is being able to make more long-term investments: perhaps the initial outlay on that shirt or dress is higher than the personal average, but bearing in mind that it will be the only one you have and that you will not have to renew it because it will hold up well. the passage of time, the expense is justified. It is also possible to always have aesthetic lifesavers that solve the "I don't know what to wear" and, as if that weren't enough, the time dedicated to building looks can dramatically decrease: all these garments combine well, very well, with each other.
An oversized blazer
Not too much, but just enough so that it has an oversize preference. The shoulder pads have to be marked and the silhouette, not too tight: although there are trends that take the lines to one side or the other, it is best to stay in the middle ground. As for colors, neutrals, as in almost all the pieces that can be imagined, are an insurance that should not be given up.
The good thing about a blazer of this type is that, being a classic, it usually ends up appearing in one way or another among the trends of (almost) every season: it has happened during 2021 and it will continue to happen in 2022. At least, according to the Proposals from firms such as Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Balenciaga or Jil Sander.
a black dress
His myth is immortal and his sanctity, indisputable. And it's not just because Coco Chanel was the first to publish a sketch of a little black dress in 1926, not even because Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) made half the world sigh for that Givenchy. No. It is because it is one of the most versatile garments that exist and that can more and better express personal style: a minimalist, straight and short black dress inspired by the 90s is not the same as a long one, with plunging neckline and mermaid skirt; neither is a midi one with side openings. Actually, it could be said without margin of error that there is a perfect one for each person. You just have to find it (and even collect it).
some blue jeans
If the legend of the black dress is wide, that of blue jeans is not far behind, even though it has not experienced great moments of popularity in recent years due to how unsustainable it is to produce jeans. However, although traditionally "finishing a pair of jeans requires an average of 70 liters of water, 1.5 kilowatts of energy and 150 grams of chemicals", which given the volume of production translates to "350 million cubic liters of water, 7,500 million kilowatts of energy (enough to supply the city of Munich for a year) and 750,000 tons of chemicals per year" (Dana Thomas, Fashionopolis, 2019), jeans have been among the first garments that They have made their renewal known in pursuit of sustainability. With that resolved, his legacy can continue, since it is one of the pants that has made the most of popular clothing.
Since its creation at the end of the 19th century, jeans have been gaining ground until they slipped into films like Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which made the look of jeans and a T-shirt the most desired by young people at that time, who rejected the formal clothing (and still a little New Look) of his parents. Ultimately, they managed to condense the zeitgeist, and have continued to reflect the different social and aesthetic stages until now.
Finding the perfect ones is not easy and, unfortunately, there is no magic formula: it is trial and error. But when they are achieved, it is for life.
a light shirt
Perhaps you were expecting to see the color white in the equation, but the truth is that it is not always necessary that it be the tone that dyes cotton or poplin shirts. Beige or pale yellow also work, as does the everlasting blue, or even blue and white in fine stripes: the important thing is that it is a versatile garment that can be used when you don't know where to start to build the look .
The fit will depend greatly on the taste of the wearer, but as with the blazer, the middle ground is usually a good point to go: neither too narrow nor too wide. The only concession to excess may be in the sleeves, since they can be folded to give a more casual air without affecting the final result. In fact, it is a gesture (that and leaving them big) that people who work in fashion tend to like.
a boiler suit
As with the absence of white when it comes to naming the shirt, you may be surprised to see a jumpsuit of these characteristics on the list, but the truth is that it is a garment that does not go out of style in its own right. They return season after season, although part of their coordinates may vary.
Here it is common to see that, sometimes, the patterns are more adjusted to the body, while in other years, they become more open and wide. What do not change are the neutral colors and with a natural appeal that are usually the protagonists of the looks, as well as cuts that move between work clothes and safari-inspired aesthetics. A kind of mix between the utilitarian and the romantic that translates into pieces that are very, very easy to wear (no need to combine it with anything) and are usually adorned with pockets. And look at the styling of Giovanna Engelbert , current creative director of Swarovski: mixing a casual garment with maximalist jewelery can be a great idea.
A biker jacket
Here is another indisputable myth in the history of fashion. The leather jacket became a symbol of freedom from 1950 and although it has had its comings and goings with certain urban tribes, it has ended up sneaking into a good number of wardrobes that find an ally in its straight silhouette and its zipper details. to downplay other more formal or romantic garments.
The passage of time has made different versions appear, but those that do not have special linings and are a bit short, never go out of style.
A little ugly sandals
That's how they've traditionally been defined, but those who love them find no trace of ugliness in them (thanks for that, Phoebe Philo); yes comfort in abundance and a great ally to turn a classic look into something a little more interesting.
The wide last and the thick straps will sound, and a lot. So much so that there is no longer any reason to resort only to Birkenstock, the totem brand in terms of ugly or daddy sandals, since numerous firms have wanted to introduce their own models, Valentino through. They go with everything, but they look especially good with other pieces on this list, as Jo Ellison's look demonstrates.
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