5 Weird Fashion Trends That Are Surprisingly Popular

Fashion’s influence on society can be subtle, but it’s there.

Sometimes fashion can be beautiful and vibrant. Other times it can be weird and questionable. Regardless, it’s all a form of art.

But it’s the odd trends and ideas that really challenge the fashion world. Creating things that go against expectations makes it feel more artistic.

Some ideas are more practical than others, but they’re all very fun to look at.

Read on for our list of 5 weird fashion trends that are surprisingly popular.

RompHim

What started as a normal outfit for fashionable women has turned into one of the most popular weird fashion trends among men. The RompHim is a “masculine” approach to the romper.

Rompers are essentially just rompers for men. While male rompers have existed in the fashion world in the past, they’re only just now making headlines.

After their time in the viral spotlight, the RompHim launched a very successful Kickstarter campaign. As a result, male rompers have made their way into the hearts and homes of many fashionable teens.

But what sets the RompHim apart from other male rompers?

RompHim offers a wide selection of designs to choose from. Their collection of solid colored jumpsuits vary from bright pastels to more subtle shades. In addition, they also offer different colorful patterns that will surely get people’s attention.

Rompers have become popular in recent fashion trends for their simplicity. But they can make simple tasks like going to the bathroom somewhat difficult.

As weird as the RompHim may be, they’re far from being the weirdest.

Gothic Lolita

This next trend first began gaining popularity over in Japan. But over time, the gothic lolita movement has made its way across the globe.

The gothic lolita style typically involves extravagant, Victorian-era dresses and dark colors. The result is an almost vampire-like aesthetic that is both cute and scary.

The combination of frilly dresses and dark color schemes makes for a striking appearance.

While it may have started as a simple fashion trend, there is now a community surrounding it. Gothic lolitas make appearances in many different places.

Whether they meet in the park for a tea party or at an anime convention, their flowing dresses will stick out like a sore thumb.

The gothic lolita trend is both expensive and misunderstood. While it may seem odd to many, it offers a way for people to express themselves and can even help bring friends together.

If anything, the gothic lolita community is proof that weird fashion can bring people together.

Bulky Sneakers

A very divisive trend in today’s fashion world is the rising popularity of bulky sneakers.

Both streetwear and high-fashion brands have come to embrace this trending, producing some of the most expensive shoes on the market.

The “dad shoe” trend made a very sudden comeback in the last year. While some still refuse to buy into the trend, others defend it passionately.

The vast majority of these shoes look exactly as you’d expect: large, oddly shaped, and weird.

These sneakers vary in their level of bulkiness, but many can agree they don’t look flattering. But for this trend, the ugliness of the sneakers is the point.

One of the main reasons this trend is so difficult to get behind is because of how ugly these shoes look. To many, bulky sneakers don’t look right on people’s feet. But it’s precisely this ugliness that attracts many to them.

Bulky sneakers strive off making something so ugly that it becomes cool. And now that several brands have gotten behind it, the trend is only likely to grow.

With the “dad shoe” nickname attached to the trend, some may fear they’ll be browsing through cybex outlets before they know it. But despite assumptions about the trend, bulky sneakers strike a balance between fashion and function.

Detachable Jeans

Everyone loves clothing that can be modified. Whether it’s a reversible jacket or a detachable hood, being able to quickly alter your outfit is nice. While there are uses for these kinds of functions, can you say the same for detachable jeans?

Opening Ceremony is a brand focused on creating fashionable items. However, they may have gone a bit too far with the release of their detachable jeans last year.

The jeans launched as a part of their Y/Project line, featuring a number of unique pieces.

The legs are attached to the base of the jeans by two loops. This leaves a bit of scandalous space even when they’re attached.

When the loops are dropped, you get a pair of fashionable cut-offs.

As far as weird fashion trends, the detachable jeans are up there. The average person might not have a use for the detachable feature, but someone might.

Detachable jeans probably won’t become the next big thing in fashion, but they are an interesting idea. Being able to place and remove the legs of your bottoms offers a lot of flexibility to your outfits.

The entire Y/Project line is a unique set of high fashion clothing. Even if many can’t justify paying for these items, Opening Ceremony were definitely thinking outside of the box with this project.

Wavy Eyebrows

The internet is a nest of new trends and ideas. One of its latest and greatest ideas was wavy eyebrows.

Wavy eyebrows sparked a viral trend that took over Instagram. Users from around the world began uploading their attempts at recreating the look. This obsession with wavy eyebrows eventually started a series of other “brow trends.”

While they are an odd sight, some argue whether or not wavy eyebrows are even a trend.

The idea behind turning your eyebrows into waves is simply to see if you can. It’s not likely many chose to go out in public like that, they just wanted to see if it could be done.

But whether you choose to wear it out in public or not shouldn’t exclude it from being a fashion trend. The fact that people are taking the time to learn and recreate the look makes it trendy.

Keeping Up With Weird Fashion Trends

Fashion trends can change quickly, sometimes even revisiting old looks. While some of the weird trends in fashion don’t end up in the mainstream, there is some influence.

Regardless it’s always fun to see what interesting things people are doing with their art.

Check out our blog for more weird ideas and trends happening in the fashion world.

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