In 2019, there were a lot of trends in male fashion. Some were fantastic, some of them left people scratching their heads. Whatever you thought of the fashion trends, 2019 was definitely a year where men pushed the limits with their clothing and showed off some of their best selves. Here are some of the top male fashion trends from the past year.
Mismatched Prints
Bold prints were everywhere in 2019, and the big shocker for a lot of people was that they didn't have to match. Pants and shirts clashed in interesting, exciting and fashionable ways last year. Men wore wild shirts with fun socks and even patterned shoes. It was truly a year for expressing your wild inner self.
Another great thing about the mismatched pattern trend is how it played with secondhand and vintage shopping. This isn't the first time prints have been in, so more and more men were visiting secondhand shops to find great vintage pieces for their outfits. Sustainable secondhand shopping was fueled by the mismatched print trend!
Light-Wash Denim
Denim has been around forever, and it's not going anywhere. In 2019, however, men increasingly said goodbye to dark jeans and embraced the light-wash denim. The lighter colors of these jeans added a fun pop of color to men's outfits and gave male fashion a sense of fun and whimsy.
After many years of dark denim, some men were worried that light-wash jeans wouldn't go with as many of their outfits. The good news, however, is that light-wash denim was, and continues to be, versatile enough to make any outfit pop.
Scarves
Scarves are back, and wearing them for fashion isn't just for women anymore! In 2019, men proved that scarves are a gender-neutral way to keep your neck warm and look great doing it. Men wore scarves with everything from light jackets to heavy coats. 2019 proved that this is one trend that deserved to come back.
Lots of men in colder climates took to wearing scarves for warmth during the winter months, but a surprising number of men wore scarves in warmer areas as well. Men in all kinds of different climates proved in 2019 that scarves aren't just for warmth.
Quarter Socks
Full-length dress socks have been a staple in men's fashion for years. If you look around the room at any business meeting, you can guarantee you'll be seeing a lot of long socks. No-show socks have been making appearances in men's closets for years, helping men look good while wearing sneakers or adding a little flair to a dressy outfit.
That being said, 2019 was decidedly the year of the quarter sock. Socks that peek out of men's shoes were all the rage this year, making a huge comeback. Surprise: they're not just for dads anymore. Men can officially let their socks out again with fun designs and stylish quarter socks.
Cropped Pants
Along with the sock trends of 2019 came an embrace of cropped pants and trousers, which allowed men to show off both their ankles and socks. This leg-slimming trend carried over from trends towards slim and tapered pants from years ago. Shoe, sock and ankle enthusiasts alike embraced the trend towards comfortable, breathable cropped pants in 2019.
The past year was full of ambitious male fashion trends that allowed men to show off who they truly are. Expressive, exciting fashion was the order of the day for men in 2019, and men everywhere embraced that order with enthusiasm. If these trends hold, men's fashion should continue to get even more exciting and ambitious in 2020.