+18 best college outfits

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that even the best-laid plans are liable to go awry. After nearly 12 months of canceled gatherings, postponed travel, and ever-shifting “return to office” dates, many of us have understandably turned our attention to the things we can control. Namely, making more mindful decisions about the way we spend our time, the relationships we invest in, and, if you’re anything like us, the wardrobe essentials you’re bringing with you into the year ahead.

While the first few weeks of the pandemic may have been characterized by the panicked hoarding of essential goods, the subsequent months have shown us that less may, in fact, be more — especially when it comes to fashion.

At this point in the season, you’ve had enough time for all the major new season trends to sink in, making their way from the S/S 21 runways to the street style scene to your Instagram feeds and possibly even your closets already.

otherwise, Pantone revealed in December that Illuminating — a bright yellow hue — and Ultimate Gray are its 2021 Colors of the Year, with both synchronously representing unity, stability and hope.