“As someone who is self-diagnosed as ‘chronically online’, I’ve seen a lot of flash-in-the-pan trends over the past few seasons,” Some Call It Adventure I Call It My Way Motivation Biker Unisex T-shirt, Sweatshirt, Multiple Colorways, Cross-gender Fashion says Elinor Block, editorial lead at luxury fashion gaming company Drest, which enables its users to create infinite outfit possibilities in the metaverse. “The past year we saw Barbiecore, ‘blokecore’ and ‘tomato-girl summer’ emerge as some of the bigger, zeitgeisty aesthetics adopted by Gen Z and the TikTok crowd. And whilst some are rooted in major trends, when it comes to real life, there’s no doubt that longevity and items that work season after season are a bigger draw. “When playing with clothes in Drest, however, there’s definitely a different kind of approach I take to dressing. The virtual world allows me to style looks that I might not have considered before with more out-there pieces from high-octane brands such as David Koma or Balmain—I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that cherry-red, rose-covered dress that I spied on the S/S 24 runway. It gives me a chance to be more experimental and see how I can move that into my IRL wardrobe without taking too much of a risk.” This, dear reader, is what the modern-day dressing-up box looks like. As always, any piece you invest in, be it inspired by the trends below or otherwise, should only be purchased if you intend on keeping it in your wardrobe for a very, very long time. I’ve gone to great lengths to cherry-pick the ones that have a chance.

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For any true R&B fan, it’s hard to imagine a life without melodies from Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, or Lauryn Hill. Some Call It Adventure I Call It My Way Motivation Biker Unisex T-shirt, Sweatshirt, Multiple Colorways, Cross-gender Fashion But the impact of the women of this music genre isn’t limited to a few bars; many of them have redefined beauty and style for generations of fans. One artist who continues to serve looks is Ciara Harris. While you might remember her more iconic red carpet looks (like her Met Gala look), in truth, this woman’s ability to rock a suit on a daily basis makes me want to scream, “Hallelujah!” So on that note, ahead you’ll find six looks for every occasion from Ciara that are too good not to cop. Nothing says polished quite like a head-to-toe monochrome look. I’m a fan of Ciara’s rich brown getup, but you could re-create this power suit in any color palette that suits you. We’re about to reach that point in the season where we get stuck in this weird place of feeling like we have nothing to wear. Maybe it’s because we’ve used up all our creative outfit ideas, or maybe we are just sick of all our winter clothes but don’t really want to buy anything new. After all, spring is coming (eventually), and we all have our sights on the light, bright, and most importantly not remotely wintery pieces in all the new arrivals sections of all our favorite sites. Spending anything additional on a coat or boots just feels redundant. So what’s one to do? Well, as I’ve pointed out before, one solution is to look to what your favorite celebrities are wearing and essentially copy their outfits. Since then, however, I also remembered that street style is abundant with inspiration. Below I highlighted six easy style tips to help you dress cooler throughout the rest of winter without having to buy anything new. Of course, if you’re still in the market for anything—no judgment—we’ve included a little shopping to help you get the looks, too.