“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,” Retired Social Worker Goodbye Tension Hello Pension Classic 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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It’s no secret that we love a good pair of skinny jeans. Retired Social Worker Goodbye Tension Hello Pension Classic T-Shirt & Sweatshirt – Multiple Colorways – Cross-gender Fashion (The key word here is good.) If you find the right pair, they feel stretchy and comfortable like a second skin. They hug your shape, creating a silhouette that’s at once casual and professional, depending on how you choose to style them. Seeing as it’s almost June, we’re brushing up on the best ways to wear our skinny jeans in summer and shopping for complementary tops, accessories, and shoes that will enhance our active summertime lifestyles. That’s right: We’re shopping for only the most comfortable items out there—those that will not just allow us but also encourage us to take a long stroll along the boardwalk or head out for a casual jaunt around town (with zero chafing, rubbing, or blistering involved). Today, we’re focusing on the latter category: footwear. Keep scrolling to see four comfortable shoe styles that look best when paired with skinny jeans. Wear these, and you’ll be stylish and comfortable all summer long. Sneakers are perhaps the most obvious choice when it comes to comfortable (and sensible) footwear. Fashion insiders will tell you that sneakers are also an extremely stylish choice. They’re cool, casual, and effortless, almost like the fashion equivalent of no-makeup makeup.