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9 Gorgeous Trends We Loved in 2016

2016 was a huge year for fashion. Jaden Smith broke down gender stereotypes in Louis Vuitton, Ashley Graham smashed barriers on the cover of Vogue—even the presidential election entered into the fashion realm. Before the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, let’s take a look back at some of 2016’s greatest trends.

1. Bomber Jackets



Thank you, Nancy from Stranger Things, for bringing this look back.

2. Off-the-Shoulder


Flirty, feminine, and cool. What’s not to love?

3. Over-the-Knee Boots



Jazz up your winter with some fierce footwear.

4. Velvet Everything 




What’s more festive than velvet

5. Athleisure



Because leggings aren’t just for the gym anymore.

6. Chokers



The throwback we’re more than happy to see again.

7. Suede Miniskirts 


The perfect mix of edgy and dainty.

8. Blanket Scarves 


The style possibilities are absolutely endless.

9. Feminism



Because being woke as fuck is always trendy.

What styles will 2017 bring? We can’t wait to find out!

Claire Biggerstaff is a senior at Davidson College where she's pursuing a major in English. Since her sophomore year, she's been heavily involved with Her Campus and has written for her school's chapter, interned with Her Campus Media, and eventually became the Editor in Chief of her home chapter. Her work as also appeared on publications like Babe.net and The Odyssey. When she's not researching news stories or holding editing workshops with her writers, you can find her enjoying an episode of The X-Files and thinking about how much she loves autumn.