Trends That I am Bringing into 2022

Hello Goddess, welcome back to Goddess Hour. This Sunday I’m talking about trends that I am bringing into 2022, and I want to start off by saying that I’ve never been a big trendy girl. I’ve never been one to seek what is in and what’s not in the fashion world. I’ve always liked what I liked and wore whatever I wanted regardless if it was last season. I have an independent leadership mentality so trends  have never peaked my interest. However there are trends that I will hold onto in 2022 regardless of if they’re trending now.. A leopard can’t change its spots, I like what I like so here it is:

Gloves

     Long gloves have become a fast trend and a dramatic, yet aesthetically pleasing, way of protecting yourself from COVID-19. I’ve always loved gloves that match a good outfit. Long black velvet gloves with diamonds on top, paired with a slim silk black dress, is the ultimate Audrey Hepburn look. If you want to get sassy with it, I would refer to Maddys look from Euphoria with the cut out dress and cut out gloves. It’s sexy chic, but not COVID friendly if that’s the purpose of wearing the gloves. I am currently on the hunt for some reasonably priced second hand black latex gloves. Latex is not as harmful, in fact it is vegan and biodegradable . It is also recyclable. 

Bucket Hats

2011-2014 was all about the tumblr babygirl and E girl aesthetic. Bucket hats were around at the time and they always reminded me of what fishermen wore. They certainly didn’t evolve until the last two years when they came back for another round of trends. I longboarded a lot as a teenager so I’ve always been a fan of the skater aesthetic; SnapBacks, beanies, and baseball caps, but never been one for bucket hats until 2020, when I purchased my first one. It was a white mesh sunflower bucket hat that just screamed summer. I wore it all of summer 2020 and realized how essential a bucket hat can be to complete an outfit. I recently purchased another fuzzy black bucket hat with cheetah print underneath the rims.I’m not usually one for cheetah print anything, but I could pair this hat with just about any outfit and when I’m feeling frisky I can lift up the rims of the hat and show off the cheetah print.  

Corsets

     Corsets can be a little controversial to some people and hey, I get it. It would make a woman sore and leave marks on her body just by wearing it for a day. And what was the purpose of this garment? They were made to push up a woman’s breast, straighten her posture, and give her the iconic hour glass look that seems to be back in style in the 21st century. The hourglass body goals trend has been around for the last 5 years and a corset accentuates a woman’s body giving the illusion of an hourglass figure. I couldn’t care less about body standards as it is unhealthy, unrealistic, and not everyone is built the same however, I’ve always adored corsets. And of course, not the ones from the 18th century, but the ones that are handmade, hug your waist without suffocating you (ideally a pleather one). A pleather corset, lace corset, or latex corset is the ultimate vibe for me and most likely a fashion item I will keep in my closet until the end of time. 

Cat eye glasses

Ah, the most controversial accessory in my closet yet. I absolutely love the looks I get from locals and the amount of talk it causes among people. The cat eye glasses are iconic and remind me and everyone else of a recently widowed woman who killed her husband. However there is a new statement with these beauty’s and it is, “stay out of my way, I got shit to do, money to make, and yes, I know I am fabulous.” These glasses will forever remind me of the boss woman that I am.

Mesh tops

    It is free the nipple year! Which means that mesh tops are a necessity to 2022. I have four different mesh tops because I am determined to break societal norms, and I already have, so be proud of me. I’ve always envied models for wearing mesh tops with no bra. I love how much more beautiful it can make the outfit. The stigma behind a woman’s nipple is a part of misogynistic society to say the least, and the exit sign is flashing. I currently have four mesh tops in my closet waiting to have their moment; one black with hippie sun and moon prints; one that matches my skin tone bedazzled with diamonds and pearls; another is pink lace; and another is a white with fringe ends and a hippy sun in the middle. 

I wanted to end this blog by saying that I am extremely proud of my generation and the younger people of Alaska stepping out of their comfort zones with their fashion sense. I feel that most Alaskans tend to focus on things that can keep them warm and comfortable without putting creativity into what they’re wearing. I often see people navigating to the same ole Alaskan chic like hoodies and pajamas;bunny boots, extra tuffs, jeans, snow pants, flannels, etc. And although I agree that these can be essential items for Alaskan living, I often wonder what would they wear if they weren’t in Alaska? Young people are challenging societal norms, expressing themselves, and in turn, they’re also challenging traditional fashion norms. I’m extremely observant with my surroundings and pay close attention to what a person is wearing because it can tell a lot about that person but also, I just enjoy clothing in general. Anchorage Alaska was ranked the worst dressed city in America, however I’ve noticed people close to my age in my community breaking through that stigma and wearing things that are not Alaskan chic, but their own brand of chic. I love to see people experiment with their own style and clothing creating a unique style that is solely theirs. Let’s continue to break these societal and fashion norms and reinvent what fashion and style means to Alaskans and the world. 

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