15 Trends From The 2020s That People Already Want To Remain In Style Through The Decades

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Trends come, trends go, and fashion cycles around again. And sure, many current trends — broccoli haircuts, for example, or the return of JNCO jeans — are unforgivable. But some trends need to stick around forever. Recently, I decided to ask our very own BuzzFeed Community to tell me the 2020s trends they actually love that need to stay in fashion forever; so, here are their answers!

1."Large sunglasses. 😎"

A person sits on a chair wearing a turtleneck sweater, metallic skirt, and white sunglasses, holding a microphone
A person sits on a chair wearing a turtleneck sweater, metallic skirt, and white sunglasses, holding a microphone
A man in a studded pink suit and gloves singing into a microphone on stage, wearing black sunglasses
A man in a studded pink suit and gloves singing into a microphone on stage, wearing black sunglasses

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—whale_tail

2."As a tall girl, midi and maxi dresses. Growing up, skirts and dresses were all short. While I don’t mind (and do wear) shorter lengths, as a professional I need options that don’t make me feel super exposed."

A woman wearing a beige blazer over a long, tiered dress walks while holding a clutch and a phone. She has sunglasses on and is outdoors

3."[I love] the less-is-more approach to makeup. Think back to 2016 makeup trends and just how elaborate they were."

"I feel like you were shunned if you didn't have an absolute mask of full coverage foundation with an extreme contour. I'm not saying it looked bad, it was just a lot. Now I feel like more people are okay with not layering on tons and tons to create elaborate looks. Simple makeup is okay!"

—monikap6

4."Cowboy boots! As a southern girlie who has lived in New York for eight years, I've loved rocking these with a pair of denim shorts in the summer now that they're back in fashion. I'm sure they'll be "out" of style again soon, but they're one of those things that always comes back in. :)"

A woman in a plaid slip dress and black cowboy boots walks outside holding a coffee cup. She is wearing sunglasses and has long hair

—Anonymous

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5."Big hair! I love the blown-out, Matilda Djerf style hair."

"It looks so pretty and (depending on just how professional you want it to look, doesn't have to take that long. I hope it sticks around for a long time."

6."The ready availability of nondairy milks and gluten free bread/baked goods!"

Grocery store shelf filled with various brands of milk and milk alternatives, including Planet Oat, Almond Breeze, Lactaid, and Silk

7."Remote work for those who have jobs that can be done that way. The quality of life improvement cannot be understated."

A bearded man is working from home on a laptop while a young child playfully kisses him on the cheek. Papers and a drink are on the wooden table

—Bob

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8."Wide leg pants!"

Elizabeth Debicki stands on a red carpet in a sleeveless, midriff-baring top and matching high-waisted, wide-leg pants, at a Maxim event with A24 logos and stars

9.Not technically '20s, but "[I loved] The 2010’s electropop craze. David Guetta, Zedd, Calvin Harris, etc. all released such BANGERS and brought EDM more into the mainstream."

—luxahoy

10."The Y2K revival. Sure, I was in elementary school during the 2000s, but it makes me nostalgic for those simpler times."

Paris Hilton is sitting on a couch, wearing a tank top and sweatpants, talking on the phone with a shopping bag beside her
Paris Hilton is sitting on a couch, wearing a tank top and sweatpants, talking on the phone with a shopping bag beside her
Britney Spears performs on stage holding a microphone, wearing a shiny tube top and white pants
Britney Spears performs on stage holding a microphone, wearing a shiny tube top and white pants

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—goosethekitty

"Worst times for me, I was in middle school and high school."

—nebulakenezzar

11."Boot-cut jeans, please. Wear whatever you like but please don’t take these away from us again. There should be options, always!"

A woman wearing sunglasses, a graphic t-shirt, flared jeans, and carrying a folder and studded black purse, walks on a sidewalk at night
A woman wearing sunglasses, a graphic t-shirt, flared jeans, and carrying a folder and studded black purse, walks on a sidewalk at night
Cillian Murphy walks outside wearing sunglasses, a white dress shirt, a dark tie, jeans, and black shoes. He carries a shoulder bag and holds paper
Cillian Murphy walks outside wearing sunglasses, a white dress shirt, a dark tie, jeans, and black shoes. He carries a shoulder bag and holds paper

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—emcee23

12."The 'quiet luxury' trend. There’s something nice about seeing someone owning quality clothes/objects that don't have a big brand name emblazoned all over them."

—Anonymous

13."Bangs! Curtain, butterfly, front, side, I love them all."

"I've been wanting to get some for the longest time but I can't decide. I especially love Sabrina Carpenter's and Taylor Swift's bangs."

—Anonymous

14."Sneakers with every outfit. And not just any sneaker — the big, chunky, grandpa sneakers. I love 'em."

"As a woman, it's so refreshing to be able to wear comfortable, supportive shoes everywhere I go and have it be 'fashionable!' I'm sure the tide will turn and we'll all be back to stilettos in 10 years, but not me. New Balances till I die."

—Stella

15."'Coastal grandmother' and 'eclectic grandpa.' I love any trend that emphasizes slow fashion and building up cool pieces in your wardrobe — all while developing your unique style."

Woman in a swimsuit, sunhat, and sheer cover-up stands on a beach near the ocean

"I find the focus on 'old money' to be a bit elitist, but I do like that it prioritizes sustainability. These grandma/grandpa trends, don't quite have that classism but do have the timeless looks. Plus, they're so relaxed."

—Anonymous

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If you have a favorite trend of the 2020s that hasn't been mentioned here, drop it in the comments below! Or, if you want, you can check out the anonymous Google Form. Who knows — your idea may be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post!

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