5 Men's Style Trends For 2018 & How To Wear Them

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Here are the 5 key men's style trends worth taking a look at in 2018.

Some of these pieces are already trending, but I think they'll reach the wider public by the end of the year.

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MENSWEAR TRENDS FOR 2018

1. Relaxed Fit/Wide Leg Trousers

This one has been seen on the runways and in street style for a few years now. It doesn't mean slim and skinny fit is going away anytime soon, but there's going to be some pull back as stylish gents begin experimenting with wider leg trousers. I'm not talking 90s hip-hop era, ridiculously baggy jeans, but a more clean and streamlined, yet relaxed kind of look.

And although we are trending towards looser fit pants, ultimately it comes down to what works best for you. You want to dress in a way that flatters your body type. Whether that's skinny, slim, straight or relaxed, it all comes down to personal preference and and what works for you.

2. Camel Coat

I've been seeing a lot of guys ask questions in forums and online communities about the camel coat and whether or not they can wear it. When stylishly inclined men are asking questions about a particular garment, then it's definitely trending and on its way to potentially becoming mainstream.

A topcoat or overcoat, whatever you want to call it has long been a menswear staple, but you'll typically find it in more neutral colors like black or navy. The camel coat is less traditional and isn't as hard to style as you may think.

2. Turtleneck Sweater

I think the turtleneck (US)/rollneck (UK) sweater is having a bit of a moment. Ever since last year, I've been seeing the stylish gents of Instagram wearing turtlenecks with increasing regularity.

I remember being forced to wear turtlenecks as a kid when it got cold. I couldn't stand how it felt restricting and made my neck itch. On top of that I never thought of turtlenecks as stylish, especially the oversized Christmas sweaters in this Dumb & Dumber scene.

Of course things change. Now I love wearing turtleneck sweaters, especially when it's cold. In fact, this has been my winter uniform of late.

Out of all the trends in this article, I'd say this and the next two are the easiest to work into your wardrobe.

4. Corduroy Pants

I've been rocking my cords for a couple of years now. I don't see a lot of guys wearing corduroy pants. My guess is that in 2018, cords will be in.

I'm not sure why it fell out of favor since it's one of the pieces that provides form and function. Ideal for colder seasons, corduroy can keep you warm and the wales give it a distinct quality. It's a texture that can instantly give your getups a stylish vibe.
Corduroy is definitely one of my fall/winter go-tos and should be for a long time.

5. Argyle Pattern

For a little history, the argyle derives from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland, used for kilts and plaids, and from the patterned socks worn by Scottish Highlanders since at least the 17th century. Thanks Wikipedia.

I remember when I started getting into menswear sometime around the end of my high school and early college. Argyle was was definitely in at the time because all the socks and sweaters Express had in stock were argyle patterned, so naturally I picked up 3 or 4 different merino wool sweaters and cotton socks in varying colors. I wore the sweaters a lot back then, but haven't worn them in years.
I think 2018 is the year that argyle comes back into style and men slowly begin incorporating the unmistakably old man pattern into their regular rotations.

Bonus Trend: Slip-On Loafers

Supposedly slip-on loafers or mules are in for 2018, but I can't find any stylish examples. If you find any, send 'em my way!

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