A capsule wardrobe and style guide for the TRENDY style personality

If you have a trendy style personality, it goes without saying that you like to wear the latest fashion trends, often wearing several trends at the same time.

You like to update your closet and your outfits by adding the latest fashion trends to your existing pieces.

Styles for the trendy style personality

Clothes for this style are hard to define as the trends change every season. Fashionistas will need to follow the trends through magazines, blogs, social media and the latest fashion shows to know what to look for in stores.

You may incorporate other style personalities into your look but whatever you wear will usually have one element which is absolutely bang-on-trend and which is THE piece to own this season. 

But you may well find that while the trendy style personality is your dominant style, you may be drawn to others too.

This style can be a lot of fun and very fashion forward, but will look outdated very quickly so you are likely to be constantly thinking about updating your closet.

Don’t know which personality you are? Take the style personality quiz!

Things that go in and out of fashion include:

• Shoulder pads
• Platform heels
• Colors
• Sequins
• Outrageous hats
• Skirt volume
• Skirt lengths
• Pant lengths

How to know if you have a trendy style personality

As I said, you are probably very aware of what style you have.

But, if you aren’t certain you have a trendy style personality here are the signs that this describes you …

You follow the latest fashion trends

You like to keep abreast of the latest fashion trends through reading fashion blogs, websites and magazines.

The highlights of the fashion calendar for you are when the new season collections are shown in the world’s fashion capitals.

Sandra (above) adds several on-trend elements to her outfit, including her headband, leather pants and the voluminous sleeves of her top.

She is wearing a puff sleeve v-neck blouse from ELOQUII (similar). Complete her look with this similar pair of leather pants, booties, crossbody bag, earrings and headband.

You are willing to take risks and are happy to stand out

As a trendy style personality, you definitely aren’t a shrinking violet. You are happy to stand out from the crowd, and often start discussions with complete strangers as a result of your outfit choices.

You are also adept at mixing and matching high street and higher end pieces

You love to mix the high and the low end and create interesting outfits that no one else will have.

You are a trendsetter

While you do like to be informed about the latest fashion trends and styles, that doesn’t mean you follow them to the letter.

You may be the trendsetter among your friendship group.

Petra (above) mixes a number of this season’s trends in her outfit, including her woven shoes, slouchy bag and tie-waist blouse. Even her hairstyle – the blunt cut bob – is particularly in style right now.

Recreate her outfit with this similar blouse, jeans, handbag, sandals and sunglasses.

You shop every season

You might not add a lot to your closet each season or you might like to shop every weekend.

However frequently you hit the shops, you do like to add at least one piece each season which is bang-on-trend to update your outfits.

You also like to window shop for ideas, even if you aren’t buying anything.

You pay attention to accessories

You know the value of accessories when it comes to adding a trendy element to your outfit.

You can find out more here about the top accessory trends for spring summer 2020 .

You already have your eye on the next season

You want to be the first to wear the new trends, so you always have your eye on the next season’s trends as soon as they hit the runways.

These trends shape the way you shop the high street. You’ll be one step ahead.

Celebrities with a trendy fashion style who wear the latest fashion trends

It’s no surprise that many celebrities have a trendy style personality because they often have access to stylists or are given, or can borrow, the latest pieces from designers.

While some celebrities have a different style such as classic or architectural, there are many who could be described as having a trendy style personality.

Even those who prefer a different style will usually have elements of the trendy style personality in order to update their look each season.

Celebrities with a trendy style personality include Gwen Stefani, who combines trends with an urban edge, Victoria Beckham, who mixes trends with a classic style and Madonna, who definitely falls under the trendsetter category.

Wearing trendy clothes with other styles

Just as celebrities combine a trendy style personality with other style personalities, you will probably find yourself drawn to another type of style.

So, you may want to add the latest trends to your personal style.

For instance, your secondary style may be classic, romantic, eurochic or architectural.

Trendy clothes – tops for the trendy style personality

When it comes to choosing tops, you know that a new style can update the pants and skirts you already have in your closet.

Trends seen on the catwalks for 2020 include tops with interesting sleeves and Victorian-style prim collars, as well as preppy shirts (particularly in pale blue) monochrome looks mixing black and white, metallics and sequins worn as day wear.

Sarah (above) teams classic elements with trendy. Her wrap top is bang on trend because of its metallic sheen and wrap style, but it’s also very timeless, while her jeans shape and the raw hem is also a trend this season.

Steal her look with this similar wrap top, jeans and sandals.

1.STATE flutter sleeve smocked neck blouse – Fabiana cotton tee – Karen Kane chevron tie front top – Vince Camuto satin utility shirt

Jackets and coats including the latest fashion trends for the trendy style personality

As with the rest of your wardrobe, you will always keep an eye on what is in trend each season when it comes to coats and jackets.

You are likely to have a collection of coats already in your closet which are always on trend, such as a trench coat, an asymmetrical style or a moto jacket.

To these, you will usually add one new piece each season. This season, trends included long trench coats, oversized jackets, plaid and capes that you can put your arms through.

Sally (above) teams her oversized check blazer with leather pants.

Check out this similar blazer, coated pants and booties.

Madewell stripe cape scarf – Viggos snake print moto jacket – Boden check blazer – BLANKNYC elastic hem denim trucker jacket

Trendy style pants

You always have your eye on what shape and style of jeans are on-trend at any one time.

But, you will also have pieces in your closet which won’t go out of trend, such as leather pants and crop flare jeans.

This season, you could update your style with plaid pants, which are still very much on trend, as well as embellished jeans. Another major trend so far this year has been leather shorts. You can wear them with a smart white shirt and heels for a night out instead of a skirt.

Gala (above) wears a very timeless pair of pants and adds interest with her metallic jacket and pink pumps.

Recreate her outfit with this similar moto jacket, pants, pumps and clutch.

Topshop leather culottes shorts – Veronica Beard plaid wide leg pants – 7 For All Mankind high waist crop jeans – 1822 denim flare jeans

Trendy style skirts and new style dress ideas

If you have a trendy style personality, you will definitely be aware of current hemlines and skirt styles, even if you choose not to wear the hem length of the moment.

Pleated skirts are a big trend now, and gold is also a huge trend for the next season, so you could combine the two. The midi length continues to be on trend for 2020 and other key looks were tropical or animal prints as well as asymmetric detailing.

As a trendy style personality, you will be happy mixing contrast levels, so you will be comfortable mixing your satin skirt with a sweater and sneakers rather than saving it for more formal occasions.

Or, you might wear a leopard print dress with a boyfriend blazer and brogues, for example, rather than with formal heels.

Metallics were seen on the catwalks of Brunello Cucinelli and Michael Kors for fall 2020, and were paired with cozy knits.

Alice (above) wears her pleated skirt with her Gucci handbag and belt. Check out this similar sweater, skirt, booties and sunglasses to complete her look.

Eliza J floral tiered sundress – Madewell button midi dress – VERO MODA satin midi skirt – Topshop metallic plated midi skirt

You might also like to take a look at this piece on how to wear a skirt in a casual, chic way.

Trendy style shoes to wear with your trendy outfits

Whatever style personality you are, updating your shoes and/or handbag can be the easiest way to give the existing items you have in your closet a refresh.

For spring summer 2020, the shoe trends included bright and strappy sandals, asymmetric straps, woven details, platform heels, metallics and angled heels.

Psyche (above) is wearing a pair of strappy sandals with her voluminous dress.

She is wearing a dress from H&M. Here is another option you can try from ASOS and you could pair it with these similar strappy sandals.

SARTO by Franco Sarto slingback flat – Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole platform sandal – Charles David pointed toe pump – Hush Puppies penny pump

Trendy style accessories to wear with your outfits

The power of accessories cannot be underestimated when it comes to updating your style.

Just changing your handbag style or the jewelry you are wearing can make a big difference even to simple outfits you already have in your closet such as a pair of jeans and sweater or a little black dress.

Accessory and handbag trends for this season included bucket bags, reptile textures, fluffy bags and jewelry featuring pearls or big chain links.

Nikki (above) is pulling off a chic vibe with all the accessories she is wearing with this outfit. She combines classic elements with on trend pieces. She has added an additional on-trend element with her asymmetrical, one-shoulder top.

You can get her wide brim straw hat from eBay and the leather belt from Gucci. Wear with this similar top, skirt, pumps and bag.

BOSS perforated leather tote – Sole Society bucket bag – Frances Valentine leather hobo – Nordstrom rattan crossbody bag – Canvas Jewelry chain necklace – Karine Sultan open cuff – Madewell stud earrings – Nordstrom bucket hat

Trendy clothing websites

So where do you shop if you have a trendy style personality?

You are likely to mix past season pieces, with vintage items you’ve picked up along with some designer clothes and accessories. To these, you will add bang-on-trend pieces from the high street.

Because you like to add new pieces each season, you are likely to check out high street stores including Topshop, H&M, Forever 21, ASOS, River Island and Mango.

You aren’t confined by any perception about what age bracket certain stores are thought to be aimed at.

You are likely to also pick up pieces at department stores such as Nordstrom as well as on Amazon Fashion.

A capsule wardrobe for the TRENDY style personality

As a trendy style personality, you will be adept at mixing and matching to create a huge amount of outfits from the items you have in your closet.

Here are just a few options to put together the on-trend fashion pieces from above.

Read our ultimate guide to creating a capsule wardrobe that works best for you.

More trendy style inspiration

The below capsule is past season, but it does show that many of the trends for winter and fall are here to stay for the summer season.

Continue reading:

1. Summer Accessories: The Accessory Trends You’ll Want To Wear For Spring And Summer 2020
2. A Style Guide And Capsule Wardrobe For The GLAMOROUS Style Personality
3. A Capsule Wardrobe And Style Guide For The ARCHITECTURAL Style Personality

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