15 Trends from 2010 That Deserve to Make a Comeback

A staple of the model off-duty look so popular in the early 2010s, this style endures—and deservedly so. As the temperatures warm up, consider swapping your lady jacket for an edgier moto style (like this Quince find, $200). But if you want to pair it with your pearls, by all means, do.

Coquette style fans, look to the past for your next look, inspired by Portlandia and Zooey Deschanel circa New Girl. Picture fitted cardigans, Peter Pan collars, A-line skirts and bow blouses. Only this time around, maybe we can skip putting a bird on everything?

Blame it on the breakout popularity of Eat, Pray, Love, but solo travel became seriously buzzy in the early 2010s. And recent tech advances have made it all the easier to take a trip on your own, from booking last-minute hotels to taking Ubers internationally—and even wearing Meta glasses or using your phone to translate languages as you see or hear them. It’s no wonder that 76 percent of millennials and Gen Zers plan on taking a solo trip this year, according to Amex research, and that Pinterest searches for “solo traveling” increased 145 percent in 2024.

Remember when quinoa was suddenly everywhere, because everyone was suddenly gluten-free? Whether you’re avoiding the complex carb or not, quinoa is a nutrient-packed way to punch up your meals. (Seriously, it’s loaded with protein, zinc, fiber, folate and antioxidants, per Healthline.) Plus, it makes for a great base for all kinds of mix-ins, from roasted vegetables to chicken and fish.

“Does it spark joy?” became the phrase on everybody’s lips (along with calling everything “lit”), and it’s just as relevant today. While folding your clothes into compact rectangles KonMari-style may be a bit tedious, the ethos—refusing to hold onto things for the sake of holding onto them—is a great call to live simply.

Let’s be honest with ourselves: After a while, those layer-heavy Rachel Greens, wolf and jellyfish cuts start looking mullet-y. When the party in the back starts thinning out, you’ll need a universally flattering blunt cut to even things out. That’s why I’m calling it now—the lob haircut will return in 2025.

Ditch the barn door bathrooms (people can hear everything!), keep the rainfall showerhead you installed. Bonus points if it’s a filtered one, just to take that spa-like experience even further.

Sadly, many of these went the way of the cupcakery, but c’mon, who can resist pouring a dozen or more flavors into a 32-ounce cup, then topping it with an outrageous amount of mix-ins, only to realize you’ve somehow amassed a $14 sundae?! OK, OK, maybe that is a good reminder to resist the urge to fill that oversized bowl, but if you’re going to spend over $10 on a frozen treat, a custom fro-yo feels a lot more satisfying than a cake-topped freakshake.

There’s a time and place for minimalist jewelry, but the emergence of friendship bracelets and bubble jewelry tells me one thing: People just want to have fun with their accessories. The time is right for statement necklaces to complete your look, only this time around, I’m envisioning more chunky chain links (like Gorjana's Parker XL style, $120) and Meghan Markle-inspired monogram pendants over fist-sized faux-gemstones and metal woodland creatures.

We could all use some lighthearted fare to break up our doomscrolling, and Abbott Elementary can’t do all the heavy lifting. Let’s call back to the era of New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Glee, Happy Endings and Parks and Recreation with more feel-good TV, shall we?

Long before Elon Musk co-opted it, it was a meme. (Rest in peace, Kabosu.)

Sipping sweet tea? Use a mason jar. Eating a salad? Mason jar. Crafting a tiny snow globe based on your upcoming solo trip to California, featuring teeny replicas of Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg? Mason jar. We loved them, we used them for everything, and it’s time to dust them off and reuse ‘em, because they’re a heck of a lot easier to clean than those silicone zip-seal baggies. (Also, the more modern, ribbed ones are pretty chic.)

Bag charms are everywhere, and their playful flourish to an otherwise professional tote reminds me of the time when girlbosses everywhere traded their shrunken blazers for flower crowns, feather hair extensions and gold temporary tattoos (or more permanent-yet-still-cheeky tats, like the very popular mustache on your index finger or Deathly Hallows symbol). That time was also known as Coachella, although these days, the whimsy will likely take a more toned-down approach, in the form of funky-shaped crossbody bags, sky blue accents and animal print sneakers (like this faux-leopard pair).