What's In & What's Out
The style update your closet needs.
Fashion is always changing, but that doesn’t mean you need to replace your entire wardrobe every season.
What’s In & What’s Out is your shortcut to understanding what feels fresh, current, and modern right now—and what might be ready for a little styling update.
We’re not about fashion rules. We’re about helping you make the most of the clothes you already own while knowing which new pieces are worth adding to your closet.
Because the goal isn’t to dress younger or chase every microtrend.
The goal is to look current, confident, and completely like yourself.
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👖 DENIM
IN
- Straight-leg jeans
- Relaxed straight-leg denim
- Wide-leg jeans
- Darker denim washes
- Full-length jeans
- Barrel-leg denim
- Clean, polished denim
- Denim with a more structured fit
OUT
- Extremely distressed jeans
- Overly shredded knees
- Super-low-rise denim for everyday wear
- Jeans that are so skinny they restrict how you style your shoes
- Denim overloaded with embellishments
STYLE TIP
You don’t have to give up skinny jeans. Try styling them with an oversized blazer, longer sweater, or current footwear to give them a more updated look.
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👚 TOPS
IN
- Relaxed button-down shirts
- Fitted-but-not-tight tops
- Feminine blouses
- Elevated tees
- Polo-inspired tops
- Knit tops
- Slightly cropped jackets
- Layering pieces
OUT
- Tops that are excessively oversized from head to toe
- Extremely short crop tops as an everyday staple
- Thin, clingy basics that don’t hold their shape
- Excessive graphic detailing
STYLE TIP
Balance is everything. If your jeans are wide and relaxed, try a more fitted or structured top.
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🧥 JACKETS & BLAZERS
IN
- Relaxed blazers
- Structured blazers
- Cropped jackets
- Suede-inspired jackets
- Barn jackets
- Utility jackets
- Denim jackets
- Belts over jackets for a defined waist
OUT
- Blazers that are extremely tight through the arms
- Overly long, shapeless layers
- Jackets with excessive hardware
- Matching-everything suiting
STYLE TIP
A great jacket can make even a basic jeans-and-T-shirt outfit look intentional.
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👗 DRESSES
IN
- Midi dresses
- Easy shirt dresses
- Sweater dresses
- Relaxed silhouettes
- Feminine details
- Polished casual dresses
- Dresses styled with boots or sneakers
OUT
- Extremely body-conscious dresses for everyday wear
- Excessively complicated details
- Dresses that feel overly formal for casual occasions
STYLE TIP
The easiest way to modernize an older dress? Change the shoes, bag, and jewelry.
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👠 SHOES
IN
- Loafers
- Ballet flats
- Slim sneakers
- Retro-inspired sneakers
- Knee-high boots
- Riding boots
- Western-inspired boots
- Low-profile heels
- Mary Janes
OUT
- Extremely chunky sneakers with every outfit
- Shoes that overwhelm the entire look
- Wearing the same sneaker silhouette with everything
STYLE TIP
Your shoes can instantly tell people what year your outfit feels like. Updating footwear is one of the easiest ways to modernize your wardrobe.
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👜 HANDBAGS
IN
- Structured shoulder bags
- East-west bags
- Slouchy leather bags
- Top-handle bags
- Minimal hardware
- Suede textures
- Rich brown bags
- Burgundy and other deep seasonal shades
OUT
- Extremely tiny bags that hold nothing
- Overly logo-heavy bags
- Bags covered in unnecessary hardware
STYLE TIP
A beautiful everyday bag in brown, black, taupe, or burgundy can make affordable clothing look much more elevated.
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💍 JEWELRY
IN
- Mixed metals
- Layered necklaces
- Statement earrings
- Sculptural jewelry
- Chunky gold pieces
- Personalized jewelry
- Jewelry that looks intentional rather than overly coordinated
OUT
- Matching jewelry sets
- Wearing every piece of jewelry at once
- Excessively delicate layering
STYLE TIP
Don’t be afraid to mix gold and silver. The mixed-metal look instantly makes your jewelry feel more modern.
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🎨 COLORS
IN
- Chocolate brown
- Burgundy
- Oxblood
- Olive
- Butter yellow
- Cream
- Camel
- Rich navy
- Soft blue
- Unexpected color combinations
OUT
- Wearing only neutrals because they’re “safe”
- Matching every color perfectly
- Overly predictable color combinations
STYLE TIP
Try adding one unexpected color to a neutral outfit. It’s one of the easiest ways to make a simple look feel fashion-forward.
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🧦 SOCKS & LAYERS
IN
- Visible socks with sneakers
- Socks with loafers
- Layered knits
- Button-downs under sweaters
- Turtlenecks under jackets
- Unexpected layering
OUT
- Hiding every layer
- Treating socks as an afterthought
STYLE TIP
Sometimes the smallest detail—like the sock peeking out above your loafer—can make an outfit feel much more current.
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✨ OVERALL STYLE
IN
Effortless. Polished. Personal.
Think:
- Elevated basics
- Interesting proportions
- Quality-looking textures
- Intentional accessories
- Modern classics
- Comfortable silhouettes
- Mixing affordable and investment pieces
- Dressing for your actual lifestyle
OUT
- Buying something just because it’s trending
- Wearing uncomfortable clothes to look stylish
- Dressing according to someone else’s rules
- Completely replacing your wardrobe every season
- Trying to look younger instead of looking current
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THE BOTTOM LINE
You don’t need to throw out everything in your closet.
Instead, look for the small updates that make the biggest difference.
Change your shoes.
Try a new denim silhouette.
Add a current jacket.
Swap your handbag.
Layer your jewelry differently.
Experiment with color.
Sometimes one updated piece is all an outfit needs.
Remember:
Trends come and go. Great style is personal.
Take what works for you. Leave what doesn’t.
And always wear the clothes—not the other way around.