Every September, style gurus, A-list celebs, and the media flock to the Lincoln Center to see next season’s trends, presented by top brands in the fashion industry. Spring/Summer 2016 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (NYFW) has just come to a close, and designers have strutted everything from metallic tweed dresses to sheer polka dot shirts down the runway. Here are some of the most prominent trends from last week’s Ready-To-Wear debuts that already have the fashion industry in a fan-girl fit.

Pajamas in Public

Any Boston College student with an 8 a.m. understands the temptation to wear pajamas to class. This NYFW, designers showed us that it is perfectly acceptable to play with the “just rolled out of bed” look.

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, designers of the brand Public School, are responsible for this new fashion phenomenon. In their Spring 2016 Ready-To-Wear Collection, which debuted this past weekend, models strutted down the runway in pajama-inspired silhouettes. Designers matched billowing harem pants with flouncy, over-sized shirts. Sporty sandals replaced the typical stiletto heel that usually accompanies most NYFW ensembles.

These upcoming months are all about the effortless approach and embracing that French “je ne sais quoi”, but that doesn’t mean you get a free pass to wear your favorite Hello Kitty slippers and Spider Man pajama pants out in public. As Victoria Beckham told Vogue after her fashion show on Sunday, “It’s about attitude this season, about a real, carefree attitude.”

Return to Retro

While the 70s were all the rage this past season, time is turning backwards and trends are retreating to a more 1960s vibe. Digital television prints and fishnet stockings are soon to replace the fringe jackets and bell-bottomed pants that made a surprising comeback last summer. Jeremy Scott presented his Spring/Summer 2016 collection on Monday, which was inspired by “The Jetsons” meets 60s retro glam. Though artistically impressive, the styles were very bold, to say the least, and maybe daunting to replicate. Not everyone is comfortable wearing the Bumpits and Perspex paneled dresses that graced the runway. Yet, his classic pairing of the cropped sweater and mini skirt can easily be worn outside of his, as Vogue describes, “sixties era B-movie” fashion show.

Jason Wu, in an interview with Vogue about the latest trends, stated that this season’s objective is, “not to be overly loud but to embrace personality.” As reflected in Jeremy Scott’s show, there is no longer a strict set of a rules in the fashion world. Like that of Madonna or Katy Perry (whom Jeremy Scott has styled before), stylistic individuality and creativity is key this season.

Pretty in Pink

Pink hasn’t been this popular since Molly Ringwald reigned as Hollywood’s ‘It Girl,’ but after Carolina Herrera’s breathtaking presentation of pale pink attire on Monday, it looks as if black will be put on the back burner for a bit. While pink is often criticized for being a juvenile color, Herrera made pink appear new and liberating instead of young and foolish. The dewy makeup, soft pastels, and tasteful sheerness of the looks added a refreshing element of femininity and elegance for all ages. So next time you stray away from pink because you want to appear more mature, give it a shot.  Yes, even you boys—after all, real men wear pink.

Buckle Up

Belts seem to be making a comeback this season, but not your usual “jean-a-size-too-big” pant belt. Rather, Jason Wu sported a collection of knee-length jackets, all buckled up with a high-waisted, wide belt. This flattering approach created a very business meets chic attire, perfect for trips into the city. Jason Wu wasn’t the only one to accessorize with belts this fashion week. On Saturday, Zimmerman played with the silhouette of his dresses by adding thick leather belts. It added a bit of structure to the very free-flowing nature of next season’s styles.

Designers have made a statement this fashion week by turning fashion faux pas into genius works of art. Conventional ways of dressing have been thrown out the window, proving that conformity has become outdated and that a standard set of fashion rules are no longer relevant. It’s all about creating your own. Pajamas, plastic dresses, neon colors, it’s all fair game now.

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