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How To Start Wearing The Next Big Trends Now

by Amy Lee

You may just be getting comfortable with your fall lineup, but every fashion girl knows familiarizing yourself with next year’s trends via the fashion week runways is how you get ahead. But what’s the fun in knowing the future if you can’t get a taste of it now? Here, we’ve culled three top 2018 trends and tips on how to don them right away. Take a peek, you sartorial overachiever you.

Rosie Assoulin, Prabal Gurung, Veronica Beard. Photos: Courtesy of Rosie Assoulin, ImaxTree

Checks

Wide grid checks in various hues were splashed across everything from cutout dresses to structured tops, offering a vibrant, fresh take on a classic print.

Wear It Now

Choose a frilly checked long-sleeved top for a cool, feminine look paired with wide-leg trousers for daytime. Pointed-toe slingbacks and a mini embellished drawstring bag add finishing touches.

Coach, Anna Sui, Monse. Photos: Getty Images, ImaxTree, courtesy of Monse

Sequins

Proving sparkles can be sported beyond a dance floor, soft sequins were found on skirts and pants and teamed with chic separates. Do we dare call these glittery confections the new neutral? We think yes.

Wear It Now

The easiest way to make sequins wearable for day is to style them with a casual white tee. Throw on slouchy boots and a velvet carryall to temper the look for fall.

Tom Ford, Michael Kors Collection, Victoria Beckham. Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford, ImaxTree, courtesy of Victoria Beckham

Pink

Sultry frocks and polished silhouettes in candy pinks transported the ultra-girly shade to fashion territory.

Wear It Now

Combine fall's suiting trend and next year's It hue by opting for a pastel pink suit. Accessorize with oversize geometric earrings and sleek white mules.