3 Unusual Fashion Trends to Try Out

Fashion trends are constantly changing, and sometimes it can get a little weird. However, the stranger the trend, the more you might be inclined to try it out. Just because it's not a style you're used to seeing doesn't mean it's not going to look fabulous on you. Also, fashion is whatever you want it to be if you can pull it off. Here are three notable fashion trends to try out now before they go back into the closet.

Capes

For all the superhero lovers out there, capes are in! You don't need to have any superpowers unless you consider being a fashionista a superpower. Capes are replacing the trench coats and other oversized outerwear with an even bigger fashion statement. This trend doesn't have to be functional; it can serve as a fun accessory too. A variety of capes have been walking down the runway all year, so it's time to try it out for yourself.

As unusual as they are, high-end stylists are enthusiastically adding them to their catalogs. You'll recognize designers like Gucci and Burberry who have capes in their lookbooks, and there are some other places to look for them that you might not think of. For example, one Isreali wedding dress designer has incorporated the cape into their luxury apparel line. No matter where you love to shop, you should be able to find a cape to try out on your next outing.

Leather on Leather

Get rid of that denim suit you've been holding on to since the 1990s and give it a glow up. Leather is back, and it's not a crime to layer it on top of each other. What might have been a faux pas before is now a fashion trend, so wear your favorite leather pants with your favorite leather top. While you're at it, throw on some leather boots. As the weather continues to cool, don't forget about an all-leather dress to look extra stunning.

Yes, the leather trend has always been around because who can say a classy leather jacket doesn't look good? Wearing a complete ensemble of leather pieces might be overwhelming, but it's time to branch out from just a jacket. Black is always sleek looking, but bold colors can give you that pop to make you stand out in any social situation. Also, for animal lovers and vegan lifestylers who love fashion, faux leather is an alternative to stay in line with this unusual trend.

Plaid

This pattern has been around for centuries but has iconically been reserved for Scottish kilts, lumberjacks, and school uniforms. If your prep school uniform is still in your closet and you can still button it up, upcycle that outfit because plaid is everywhere! Just like leather, plaid is being utilized as a pattern on all sorts of fashion pieces, and it's looking good. If you have Scottish heritage, go ahead and represent your clan's tartan or select any color scheme that fits your personality.

Plaid blazers are a high-fashion statement piece if the rest of your professional outfit is more reserved. You can even find plaid on all types of footwear from heels to sneakers to put your best foot forward in this fashion trend. If you usually wear prints, embrace your inner strength to give plaid a try. Lumberjack jokes may follow, but it's jealousy that they didn't think of trying it out first.