2021's Coolest Affordable Trends Are Already Selling Out

Whether you’re looking to buy some of the biggest trends of the moment or want to get an early start wearing the ones we’re predicting will be huge in 2021, I’ve got you covered. I hunted for the best pieces to add to your basket right now—plus, they’re all affordable finds that ring in for under £100. These are popping up all over Instagram and I have a strong suspicion they’ll be selling out in the foreseeable, so you’ll want to act quickly before they do.

Ahead, I’m highlighting some of the cool fashion trends I can’t get enough of. Yep, you’ll find everything from chunky loafers and ripped jeans that are trending right now to second-skin tops and and bubblegum pink that will be defining trends for the year ahead. Plus, some cosy finds you’ll want to live in. Here, shop the affordable trends, starting at just £15.

1. Ripped Jeans

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(Image credit: @pernilleteisbaek; Pictured: Chanel shoes; Hermès bag)

Ripped jeans are the biggest denim trend to emerge this year. If you're ready to add the '90s-inspired trend to your wardrobe, you're in luck because I found the best affordable versions to buy before they sell out.

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2. Bubblegum Pink

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(Image credit: @himichelleli)

Get ready for the bubblegum pink trend to take over in 2021. Spotted all over the spring/summer 21 runways, it's set to be one of the defining colours next year.

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3. Second-Skin Tops

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(Image credit: @meccajw)

Our editors can't stop talking about second-skin tops. They're the ultimate basics to replace all of your standard tees.

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4. Chunky Loafers

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(Image credit: @sofiamcoelho; Pictured: Prada shoes; Dior bag)

The shoe trend every fashion person has been wearing recently? Chunky loafers. I found affordable versions that look just as cool as the pricey designer ones.

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5. Relaxed Sweatpants

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(Image credit: @champagnemani)

Sure, joggers have been a huge trend this year but now we're seeing relaxed silhouettes take over. Pair them with anything from a matching hoodie to a pretty cable knit sweater.

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6. Peter Pan Collars

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(Image credit: @camillecharriere; Pictured: Maison Cleo top)

This trend has been in rotation for a while now but is showing no signs of slowing down. Big collars for the win.

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7. Tangerine

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(Image credit: @emilisindlev; Pictured: Attico dress and heels)

Yep, another colour I'm predicting will be huge next year. Bold tangerine shades were another runaway trend on the S/S 21 runways, so it's only a matter of time before it's everywhere.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.