From corset tops to tie dye prints: Fashion trends that ruled 2021

2021 was a year of great comebacks in fashion and also some wacky trends coming to the centrestage. While work from home looks ruled the scene, since celebrities started stepping out to some extent hence we saw a lot of cool trends. From saying goodbye to skinny jeans to scouting faux leather pants for our wardrobe, the rollercoaster of the fashion cycle was indeed incredible this year. Here are some of the 2021 fashion trends that re-structured the pre-pandemic fashion diary. Here’s a look at some trends that dominated this year.

1. Vibrant Colours

Sunny hue, Poppin Pink, Purple Red, Vibrant Orange, and not to forget–the Lime Green! The fashion enthusiasts goaded themselves to these mood-lifting colours after the jinx of pandemic came to some rest.

2. Bold Prints

Floral, botanical and psychedelic statement prints surged this year as they acted as a mood-uplifting way to raise people’s spirits amidst the pandemic.


3. Ivory Shades

Off-white, cream, ivory — the tusk-white shades also had a huge impact on the fashion industry, mid-way through the year. These shades don’t only reflect warmer temperatures, but also exude versatility, and a certain vision of luxury.


4. Animal Print

Animal Print is a trend that never goes out of style. However, it has a certain period when it gets popular– usually during the winter/fall season. The wildlife pattern prints include leopard, cheetah, snow leopard, zebra, tiger, snake, and more. This print usually signifies independence and confidence.

5. Tie-Dye Print


This was a major fashion trend that indeed had a ‘splashy’ comeback in 2020. This style has its roots in the 1960s. This fashion trend signifies comfort, nostalgia, cheeriness, and youthfulness.

6. Funky Pants

Mom jeans were the number one denim silhouette fashion-lovers used to include in their wardrobe. We said goodbye to the millennial-beloved skinny jeans and welcomed the boot cuts, 70s wide-legged jeans, ’90s skater jeans. Bold printed pants also made their structured place in our wardrobes.

7. Faux Leather Pants

With flares and baggy jeans in trend, we also saw the rise of faux leather pants in 2021. Leather pants did go out of fashion for some time, but to bring the glamour back — dramatic faux leather pants were seen in full swing this year; and if you are also somebody to go with the trend, you must have at least three to four pairs of leather pants in your closet.

8. Corset Tops

This body-hugging silhouette has been one of the major fashion trends for the year 2021. The corset tops were not fully out of trend but became much more popular in late 2021.

9. Customised Funky Jewellery

Mismatched jewellery, chunky monochrome rings, thick chains, stone necklaces, golden jewellery, scrunchies, whimsical beads, colourful chunky bangles — were some of the popular jewellery trends of 2021.

10. Chunky loafers


When it comes to footwear, sneakers and killer heels were almost nowhere to be seen and instead were replaced with chunky and thick chained sandals, also called loafers. Bringing back the Charlie Chaplin times, the dramatic chunky loafers were popping everywhere, becoming the most popular shoes of 2021. With inputs from ANI.