Fashion in 2026 is bringing back early 2000s vibes.

Here are four guidelines to ensure your spring wardrobe is fire.

1. Simple layered outfits are big, so make sure your closet has some.

2. Maxi skirts will go well with a tank top or a short sleeve for the upcoming warm weather.

3. Ballet flats will look good with almost any outfit that you would like,  making it look 10 times better than it is.

4. Finally, snag comfy street wear, so you can be trendy while still being cozy. 

Even though trends change fast, students are finding their own ways to make these styles feel personal. 

Freshman Serafina Santoro believes social media has a huge impact on what becomes popular.

“Social media shapes fashion trends by influencing people to make their own choices and experiment, while sharing it with everyone else,” Santoro said. “It gives people all over social media the option to choose, participate and set trends of their own.”

Her point shows how online platforms give everyone a chance to influence fashion, not just big brands. She also feels that today’s trends help people express who they are.

“Fashion trends within today’s world allow people to express themselves more,” Santoro said. “Since there are so many different styles and aesthetics, it gives everyone the opportunity to have a different take on each fashion trend.”

While Santoro focuses on creativity and individuality, other students like freshman Camilla Addo are thinking about how much trends actually matter. 

“The trend I believe will be the most popular is street wear,” Addo said. “Street wear has evolved so much throughout the years, I think it will just continue to increase.”

Even though street wear is popular, Addo doesn’t think trends should control what people wear. She also doesn’t believe trends are something people need to follow.

“I do not believe fashion trends are worthy,” Addo said. “While some may think they are, I believe everyone should dress how they want to dress. Not the expectations people are given.”

Even if trends aren’t important to everyone, some styles still catch people’s attention  and not always in a good way. Sophomore Melanie Bailey adds to this idea by sharing how she first became interested in fashion.

“The fashion trend that caught my eye first was coral‑colored clothing or polka dots,” Bailey said.

But just because something stands out doesn’t mean everyone likes it. Bailey explains that some trends are overrated in her opinion, since they’ve been used so much that they’ve lost the attraction they once had.

“The trend that is overrated in my opinion is camouflage,” Bailey said. “I’ve never been a big fan of it personally, but I think it can look great on people who know how to style it.”