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No matter the season, we typically see celebs in perfectly chic or body-baring outfits. For proof, just check out Rihanna’s take on the handkerchief trend or Lucy Hale’s sexy, high-cut bikini! Both outfits are super cute, but sometimes, the fashion world loves nothing more than to subvert expectations.
Enter the ‘ugly’ trends that may have once been unflattering, but are now hot hot hot (thanks to our favorite A-listers). We’ve spotted everyone from Kendall Jenner to Dua Lipa rocking formerly uncool silhouettes or shoes that are now clearly It-Girl staples. And in order to help you get in on the ‘ugly’ trend, we’ve rounded up four items that are going to be big this fall.
Keep reading to see which styles you should be keeping on your radar!
Birkenstocks
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Gone are barely-there flip flops and strappy sandals. Fall is all about function! Designers like Phillip Lim are making a case for the longevity of birkenstocks and two-strap silhouettes by showcasing the shoes in their recent collections. Or you could just look to Kendall Jenner, who recently dressed up a tangerine bikini with two-tone pants, a bucket hat and a pair of Birkenstocks.
Though the entire outfit is copycat worthy, the KarJenner’s shoes are the real star of the outfit. Her exact shoes are the two-strap Arizona Sandal in taupe suede, which retail for $135 a pair. BRB, we’re buying some for ourselves!
Athletic Shorts
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Biker shorts were the surprise hit of summer 2k20-but now, there’s a newcomer on the scene. Say hello to nylon athletic shorts!
Inspired by soccer/basketball shorts with drawstrings and nylon finishing, these shorts are surprisingly chic when styled the right way. You can ask Dua Lipa, who wore hers with a silk Louis Vuitton headscarf (casual) or Ashley Graham, who went matchy matchy and showed off a black bra underneath.
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Cargo Pants
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2000s fashion has been having a major resurgence for awhile now, and cargo pants are having their celebrity-approved moment in the sun.
One of the trend’s biggest fans is Bella Hadid, who loves a good throwback. Back in April, the supermodel flashed her incredible abs in a pair of trendy cargo pants and sneakers. But if that look is too casual for you, just check Halle Berry’s elevated take on the trend. The “X Men” actor looked totally chic in a pair of orange tie-detailed pants by LaQuan Smith, heels and a matching bra. Slay!
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Recovery Slides
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Another ‘ugly’ shoe trend with Kendall Jenner leading the charge? Looks like the model is all about her footwear lately!
This summer, we’ve spotted Kendall out and about in recovery slides, which are peak comfort for your feet. Not only are these shoes slip-ons (meaning that they easily transition from indoors to out), but their original aim is to help feet recover after exercising. With more and more people are taking their wellness seriously, recovery slides are in high demand. Just look how cute Kendall is in a luxury version of these comfy shoes!
Would you wear any of these trends come fall?
