These 6 Outfit Formulas Are Popular Now and Will Be in 2022

There’s a strong chance that you have a few go-to outfit formulas you consistently turn to this time of year. Well, if you’re looking to add a few more into the mix to keep your vibe chic and fresh, you’re going to be quite intrigued at what’s coming your way. Below, we’re showcasing a few easy looks the style set is gravitating toward right now.
Interestingly enough though, the outfit ideas in question are not only popular now, but their of-the-moment and forward nature means they’ll also probably be staple looks for the fashion crowd next year. With all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out ensembles to consider for this season and beyond. You’ll also find inspired shopping picks, including jeans, knits, boots, and more.
Cloud Coat + Knit + Jeans
Cloud coats are so of the moment and will continue to hold strong next season teamed with just about anything, including a simple jeans-and-knit vibe.
Leather Set + Tank
Faux-leather items are chic and current, especially worn as a set like with this look featuring a shacket and skirt.
Maxi Coat + Sweater + Jeans
For an effortlessly chic silhouette, consider a maxi coat with your favorite straight-leg jeans. A sweater wrapped around your shoulders adds dimension to the look.
Sweater-Vest + Button-Down + Miniskirt
Miniskirts are trending hard. Pair that ideal pick with an oversize button-down shirt and a sweater-vest, and you're set.
Slouchy Sweater + Stirrup Leggings
Keep it comfy and cool with a slouchy striped sweater and trendy stirrup leggings. Loafers complete this look.
Longline Blazer + Tee + Knit Skirt
A longline blazer is so polished and elegant with an easy tank-and-knit-skirt pairing.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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