I Spot Microtrends Like It's My Job—Here Are 5 That Are About to Take Off

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As a digital fashion editor, much of my day involves perusing the new-arrivals sections of my favourite online shopping destinations to source the coolest new pieces for my stories here on Who What Wear. As you can probably imagine, it's both a blessing and a curse. While on the one hand, I'm acutely aware of the holes in my own wardrobe, on the flip side, I'm able to spot trends before they fully emerge on the fashion scene and chart their path from micro to major trend.

After hours of online shopping (all in the name of research!), I'm sharing the microtrends on my radar at the moment. I've spotted these pieces on the feeds of the most influential women I know and stocked at several key retailers, which tells me that each of these microtrends is on the brink of becoming huge. From the denim trend that looks so sophisticated to the flannel shirts that will make you nostalgic for 2009, keep reading to see and shop the five microtrends of the moment.

1. Leather Blazers

With leather separates—especially leather outerwear—trending hard this autumn, it makes sense that various iterations on the trend would emerge, but leather blazers are by far the microtrend I'm most excited about right now. Whether in classic black or a more non-traditional colour, they're making me want to put my leather moto jacket aside for the time being (not an easy feat).

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Style Tip: A standard blazer goes from average to extremely stylish when coated in luxurious leather.

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Style Tip: Elevate your wardrobe basics with the addition of this sleek topper.

2. Deep-Indigo Denim

Lately, I've been noticing the same dark-indigo wash popping up among my favourite denim brands. The deep-blue shade looks so sophisticated and elevates even the simplest of jean outfits.

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Style Tip: Choose a pair of jeans with a structured, tailored fit to make the biggest impact with this denim wash.

3. Flannels

Remember that dingy flannel shirt you used to wear? Well, let me introduce you to 2019's flannels. They're equally as cozy yet far chicer. I noticed a huge rise in the number of fashion girls who incorporated plaid shirts and shirt jackets into their fashion week outfits this year, which tells me that the autumn staple is once again back in style.

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Style Tip: Wear one of the colours from the checkered print elsewhere in your outfit to pull the whole look together.

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Style Tip: Mix prints by pairing your checked flannel over a printed dress.

4. Pleated Midi Skirts

With the rise of "bourgeois" dressing, more and more classic pieces are emerging, and the latest of them includes these pleated midi skirts. Defined by accordion pleats, neutral colour palettes, and an asymmetric hemline, these skirts are definitely trendy, but they also have a timeless quality to them.

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Style Tip: Keep your outfit neutral to really let the skirt's texture shine.

5. Printed Roll-Necks

Roll-necks are the unsung heroes of our cold-weather wardrobes, but they often don't get the credit they deserve. That all changes this autumn thanks to the plethora of statement roll-necks I'm seeing everywhere lately. Defined by thin, mesh material and unique prints, these are the anti-boring layering pieces you need. Wear them under sleeveless dresses or tuck them into jeans; the possibilities are endless with this microtrend.

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Style Tip: Tuck a thin roll-neck into wide-leg pants.

This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S. Next up, the biggest autumn/winter 2019 trends you need to know. 

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.