As much as I enjoy wearing classic styles that I can get away with time and time again, I still like to play around with trendy pieces and incorporate them into my wardrobe. Even though we’re only two months into 2020, there are already so many fun trends that I keep seeing on social media, blogs, the runway, and of course on the street. However, a huge concern that comes with staying up to date with fashion trends is sustainability.
Trends always come and go and it may be easy to grab the latest trends at fast-fashion retailers, but it isn’t necessarily the ethical and sustainable route.
This is especially true if the trend dies out quickly — which happens more often than not. A way to avoid the guilt from shopping more experimental and trendy pieces is to thrift them. By thrifting you’re giving a garment a second chance at life and not contributing to mass production. Plus, by opting to thrift for trendier pieces, you’ll save a ton of money while experimenting with cool styles and trends.
I went to my local Value Village with a list of 2020 fashion trends that I’ve been eyeing, and while I didn’t come across every trend I had on my list, which is something to always keep in mind while thrifting, I ended up finding some great finds — I admittedly ended up purchasing a good chunk of the goodies I found!
Keep reading to check out some of my favourite 2020 fashion trends that I found at the thrift store!
A Baby Tee:
Baby tees are a huge trend for 2020, especially when spring time rolls around. A baby tee is basically a t-shirt with a smaller fit. I love the baby tee trend because I’m someone who always gravitates to the oversized style, so it’s nice to try something different and is a little more feminine. I found this tee that says “France” on it, and I love that the red that adds an extra pop of colour. I styled it with a pair of jeans (the same jeans styled through-out this thrift trip) that I found at Value Village last time I went thrifting!
Polka Dots:
Again, sticking with the baby tee trend, now incorporating polka dots! Polka dots are currently a huge trend that I’m seeing everywhere I look, so I was definitely on the hunt for some dots. Polka dots are always coming in and out of style, so the chance of finding this trend at the thrift store is pretty high, so keep your eyes peeled. A bonus-trend in this look is this adorable pastel tiny bag!
Pastels:
Speaking of pastels, they are another big trend for spring 2020, and it’s such a nice way to brighten up your wardrobe post-winter time. I found this pastel blue blazer, which I was super stoked about since, if you ask me, blazers are always in.
The Power Suit:
Power dressing is probably one of my favourite 2020 fashion trends and I seriously can’t get enough of it. I have accumulated a collection of suiting solely from thrifting, and I strongly encourage you to hunt for this trend at the thrift store if you love this trend as much as I do! Most suits I’ve seen at Value Village retail for around $20 and are two-piece sets which make it a huge steal when you think about it! This specific suiting set I found I was especially excited for because it’s double breasted and in a neutral colour making it extra stylish and super up my alley.
Granny Knits:
Granny knits have been a huge upcoming trend seen on the runways and street styles for 2020, and it’s such an easy thing to find vintage and thrifting! I found this cute button-up cardigan that’s knit and features adorable embroidery. This would be such an easy piece to style either half tucked, unbuttoned, or simply worn loosely buttoned up, and it gives such grandma-chic vibes.
Leather:
Leather! Leather is taking over the fashion scene, and even more-so, vintage leather. Designers and brands have been coming out with a lot of vintage-style leathers, so there’s really no point buying them when you can easily find lookalikes at a fraction of the cost at good ol’ Value Village. For me, I personally try and stray away from purchasing leathers and furs new, so I love finding a good find like this one – a leather blazer-style jacket and I actually ended up buying it! I wanted to find a pair of leather pants because head-to-toe leather is such a trendy look right now, but I had no luck. This Danier leather jacket was $29.99, which I originally thought was kind of steep, but when I actually thought about it a jacket like this new would retail for so much more! Pro tip: Value Village stores usually have lots of Danier leather to go around.
Oversized Trench Coat:
Another one of my favourite trends for 2020 is a classic trench. I continue to see trench coats styled time and time again on Instagram and during fashion week. I found this winterized oversized trench, that was such a fashionable and still-relevant silhouette, and it costs only $20, which is extremely fair!
The Disco Collar:
I’m loving the disco collar trend right now! A disco collar is basically a wider, more dramatized collar, typically on a button up. This is another item I actually ended up purchasing because I think it’s such a cool twist to the classic button up, adding an extra element of style, and the sleeves are a nice touch too!
Overall, I found a lot of great 2020 fashion trends during my trip to Value Village, although I didn’t find everything I had my eye out for, I found a lot of cool pieces! I encourage you to see what trends you can find thrifting, to have some fun experimenting with your wardrobe in a cost effective and ethical way.
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If you’re someone who not only likes to, but needs to stay on top of the latest trends, then this is for you. Pinterest has released its trend report for 2020 and while some of these fashion trends have carried over from 2019, there are a couple Pinterest trends on this list that might catch you off guard.
From luxe scrunchies and gender neutral everything, to hiking gear and a new way to do logos, here are 8 fashion trends to keep an eye out for according to Pinterest.
Beyond Binary
Keeping with the gender neutral trend that took over last year, the theme is continuing to stay popular. This year, the unisex trend is expanding from apparel and moving into all sorts of categories like baby nurseries, children’s names, haircuts, party ideas, and even wedding dresses. This is definitely proving that gender norms are truly becoming a thing of the past.
Secondhand fashion
Another fashion trend that’s coming with us into 2020, according to Pinterest, is the secondhand fashion craze. With climate change being a serious issue that we’re all facing, it’s so important to live a low-waste life. And just because we’re being eco-conscious, it doesn’t mean we can’t shop so head to your local consignment, vintage, or thrift store and do your part.
WFH outfits
If you’re someone who has a flexible working schedule and find yourself working more often from home, then this is for you. So often when we WFH, we stay in our jammies all day and while it’s comfortable, it’s just not motivating. Searches for WFH Wear that’ll have you staying cozy but still feeling like a boss in your own home have gone up 82%.
Hiking Gear
Getting active and experiencing the great outdoors has always been popular, however hiking gear has not. That is until now because searches for hiking fashion, like comfy layers and boots that are good for long walks, on Pinterest have spiked 194%.
NASA logos
While logo-mania continues to stay on trend, take your love of logos to new heights — literally. Searches for hoodies, hats, and jumpsuits featuring the NASA logo have gone up a whopping 106%.
Grunge
We all know how popular ’90s fashion has been over the last couple years, and another trend coming back from that decade is grunge. Think plaid flannels, ripped jeans, messy hair, combat boots, you know, the works. It’s so popular that Pinterest reports a 292% spike in searches for ’90s grunge fashion.
Scrunchies
Still running their course from last year are scrunchies, but in 2020 they’re getting a makeover. Expect to see scrunchies being made with luxe materials like satin, velvet, and leather. No longer are these babies being used just for when we wash our faces as searches for scrunchies have skyrocketed a stunning 6309%.
Y2K ensembles
As mentioned earlier, fashion ’90s trends are still hot but as we’re onto a new decade, the Y2K decade has started to trend, too. So much in fact that searches for Y2K outfits featuring items like army pants and hip chains on Pinterest have soared 669%.
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Just like fashion, the beauty world is also is cyclical in nature and as the new year approaches, it’s time to start preparing for all the upcoming beauty trends. If the runways and social media have been any indicator, 2020 is going to be an incredible year for beauty trends. We broke down 10 of the biggest trends to keep an eye out for so you can stay ahead of the biggest trends of the new year.
Euphoria-Inspired
HBO’s hit show Euphoria wasn’t just a hit with Gen Z-ers this year, it was also a huge hit in the beauty world, too, as proven by numerous runways at New York Fashion Week in September. Makeup artist and founder of Hey Babe Cosmetics, Nicole Abbott, predicts that Euphoria-inspired makeup will carry over into 2020. Prepare to see more glitter and shine and super-bright hues whether on the lips or eyes, similar to what you might have seen in the 70s.
The No-Makeup Look
Glowing skin and the no-makeup look will transfer into 2020, according to Abbott. Hugely popular throughout 2019, the easy, versatile, and universally flattering look will thankfully stick around in 2020, so you can (thankfully) say goodbye to the time-consuming trend of contouring.
Neon Eyeliner
In addition to 70s glam, we’re also going to see 60s-inspired, neon eyeliner in bold greens, aquamarine, and yellow, as seen during Spring/Summer 2020 runway shows of Helmut Lang, Versace, and Nicole Miller, among others. This is a quick and easy way to add a subtle touch of colour to your eyes without going overboard.
Coloured Mascara
In 2020, you’ll be able to give your go-to black mascara a break and opt for something more on the playful side. If you’re ready to make people do a double-take layer on a deep-blue, green, or bright-pink for a bold look.
Vinyl Lips
Slick, translucent, and vinyl-looking lips were all the rage during fashion week in both New York and Paris, as endorsed by some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, including Sies Marjan, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel.
‘90s Lipliner
While we saw 90s fashion have a major moment in 2019, we’re going to see the return of an incredibly popular beauty trend from that decade gain popularity once again in 2020: visible lipliner. Already frequently seen on Kim Kardashian West, Gigi Hadid, and Beyoncé, simply
line your lips using a shade that’s only slightly darker than the lipstick you’re using, preferably in a nude or brown shade.
Pastel Eyeshadow
A trend we’re excited to give a try is pastel lids. This look is soft, playful, and downright dreamy. You can stick to using just one colour, or you can get really creative and opt for a multicolour look like this.
Eyebrow Lamination
Thankfully big, bold brows aren’t going anywhere in 2020. Only in the new year, we’re going to more laminated brows, which are a semi-permanent treatment that delivers the look of microblading, without the use of needles. Basically, the microblading alternative fills the gaps in brows and gives them the illusion of fullness, in a fast, noninvasive way.
Floating Eyeliner
Your eyeliner doesn’t have to glide along your lash line anymore. Rather, you should line outside of the lines to recreate this trendy, floating look that’s incredibly easy to master, as seen above on Shat Mitchell.
Nail Polish On Boys
Gone are the days of solely only seeing women and guys in punk bands rock bold statement nails. In 2020, we’re going to see a lot more men sporting nail polish as they’re becoming even more expressive and experimental with their style. We’ve already seen the likes of Pete Davidson, Harry Styles, Marc Jacob, Anwar Hadid, and ASAP Rocky rock nail polish, and hopefully, we’ll start to see a lot more men on board.
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