Fashion Trends for Winter 2026

Wondering what to wear this holiday season? Here are the popular trends. The main thing that many people are forecasting is pops of red. It could be either bright maraschino red, or deep hues of maroon and burgundy. This adds a lot to an outfit as it can really brighten it up. It also goes well with many of the other trends. Especially another trend, which goes especially well with the pop of red, is a lot of brown. Brown and red go together very well and look very festive. 

A pattern that is very trendy and classic is plaids and similar country patterns. This always looks very good for the season. This is especially true with a jacket; layering with high-collar and patterned jacket will go well with any look this holiday season. Layering is always something that can really elevate an outfit. This fall, try layering a nice jacket over a sweater, or other top. 

For the ladies, a very popular trend for purses is red leather or faux leather handbags. My sister has one of these, it is very chic, and it goes with all of her very fashionable outfits. Another type of bag that is popular is brown purses and handbags. 

Something I have personally noticed is that sequins are making a comeback in high fashion looks. This is interesting to me because it reminds me of the early 2000s, but in more of a modern take. Sequins and other sparkly articles of clothing could add a nice pop to an outfit, especially around New Years.

Overall, I think this season’s style is very focused on classical traditions in fashion. We see a lot of trends that always end up coming back. Red, brown, and plaid always give the vibe of fall and winter, but this year it seems like there is more of a focus on building off of the traditions. The best example of this is the bright pops of red in outfits. I think it is interesting to see how fashion evolves and stays the same over the course of time. There will always be staples, but fashion is always changing.