8 Trends That Are (and Aren't) Worth the Hype, According to Me

Fashion is highly subjective. I'm well aware of the fact that my co-workers here at Who What Wear have varying takes on the trends of the moment, and that's more than okay—it's encouraged! With that in mind, I decided to pull together a list of my favorite and not-so-favorite trends du jour. If your go-to look happens to fall on the wrong side of my list, fret not, because everyone should stick to what they feel best in.

Below, I've rounded up eight trends that are and aren't worth the hype, according solely to me. The roundup includes trends covering several categories, including shoes, skirts, and colors. Scroll down to shop the trends I think are worth your hard-earned money. 

Don't get me wrong: I think mesh flats look super cool on some people. But to me, the trend feels a bit superfluous—not to mention cold! Why wear mesh flats when you can invest in a much more classic pair of ballet or Mary Jane flats? 

Red tights are hugely popular right now, but I personally won't be jumping on board. I prefer to invest my money in classic black tights, either in opaque or sheer fabrics. They're sure to have more longevity than red tights. 

Maybe it's the fact that I'm 5'10", but I've never understood the appeal of stiletto boots. I gravitate toward conifer styles, such as block-heel or flat boots instead. 

"Pants" might be in the name, but hot pants are their own breed. They're actually underwear disguised as outerwear, which is a trend many people can totally pull off—I just don't think I'm one of them.