I am not always a big fan of trends. I don’t have the new Bottega bag (or a dupe), do not own the bottom-slit leggings, and for the longest time, I had no idea I was even Gen Z. In my opinion, trends are simply a phase rather than a style. Thus, I tend to keep my wardrobe full of anti-trend pieces.
An anti-trend is fashion that is timeless – a basic piece with no frilly ruffles, electric colors, avant-garde shapes. These are the pieces that will live in your closet for a decade, never going out of style, only to be replaced by an exact replica once it’s worn its welcome. Whether it be a plain white t-shirt, a classic pair of straight-leg jeans, or a basic black cotton blouse, the best part about these anti-trend clothes is that they can even be paired with a trend piece. Take a pair of classic black leggings and throw on those Balenciaga Dad sneakers or a geometrically cut-out top. An anti-trend can compliment a trend just as easily as it can go along with the next and so on. In my hunt for more anti-trend pieces to add to my repertoire, I found that H&M, Nordstrom, and Shopbop had some of the most reliable, affordable, and elevated items. So save yourself the time scrolling through endless pages and look below for the best affordable anti-trend finds on the market today.
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