Article: 2026 Fashion Trends: What's In & What's Out at Coco Goose
2026 Fashion Trends: What's In & What's Out at Coco Goose
Every January and February, the fashion world hits reset. Out with the old trends, in with the new. As we head into 2026, the biggest fashion trends are all about intention: textured neutrals, sculptural denim, and investment pieces that actually last. From Pantone's Cloud Dancer to the return of straight-leg jeans, we're breaking down what's in and what's out for 2026. Whether you're shopping our stores in Stowe, Burlington, Manchester Center, or Providence, or browsing online at shopcocogoose.com, here's your guide to the trends shaping 2026 style.
2026 Color Trends: Cloud Dancer, Chocolate, and Navy
IN: Tonal Dressing (But Make It Textured). Cream on cream on cream, but with suede, cashmere, and woven details. Clare V.'s handwoven leather bags and Veronica Beard's sophisticated separates prove monochrome is anything but monotonous.
OUT: Apologizing for Layers. If your coat doesn't have a built-in dickey or a perfectly styled shirt underneath, are you even trying?
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IN: Cloud Dancer (Pantone's Color of the Year). Pantone called it. We've been stocking it. That impossibly chic neutral that goes with everything and elevates anything. Cloud Dancer is the warm, creamy white that's defining 2026 fashion trends.
OUT: Stark White Everything. Cloud Dancer is warmer, richer, more interesting. White had its moment.
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IN: Chocolate Everything. Chocolate suede Nili Lotan and Clare V. bag, brown denim, brown suede boots and shoes, and deep espresso knits. The kind of pieces that make everything else look better. This is one of the biggest 2026 fashion trends for accessories and outerwear.
OUT: Calling Brown "The New Black." Brown has always been chic. We're just finally catching up.
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IN: Navy as a Neutral. Clare V.'s navy suede bags, Veronica Beard's navy dresses. It's the new foundation piece for 2026.
OUT: Navy as "Business Casual." This isn't your corporate conference navy. This is elevated, intentional, chic.
2026 Denim Trends: What's In and What's Out
IN: Barrel & Bowed Denim. Sculptural silhouettes that actually move with you. AG, Veronica Beard and Nili Lotan curved fits are the jean equivalent of architectural interest. This is THE denim trend for 2026.
OUT: Denim That Requires a Pep Talk. If you have to lie down to zip them, it's not 2026 energy.
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IN: Straight Leg Denim (Yes, Really). Mother, Closed, Veronica Beard, Pistola. The streamlined silhouette we didn't know we needed is one of 2026's biggest denim trends.
OUT: Skinny Jeans That Don't Move. If they're cutting off your circulation, they're not the comeback we're talking about.
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IN: Dark Wash Denim. Deep indigo washes just feel more elevated, more versatile, more everything. Morning to night, dark denim works. This is a major 2026 fashion trend that's here to stay.
OUT: Light Wash Denim. Too casual for where we're going in 2026.
The Biggest Bag Trends for 2026
IN: Sequined Accessories (But Make It Subtle). STAUD's Timmy Convertible shoulder Bag hit that sweet spot between "I tried" and "I'm effortless."
OUT: Sequins That Announce Your Arrival. If we can hear you coming, it's too much.
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IN: Suede That Gets Better With Age. Chocolate, navy, tobacco. Clare V.'s suede bags are the kind of pieces that tell a story.
OUT: Suede You're Afraid to Wear. Life's too short. Wear the good stuff.
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IN: Workhorse Totes. Who What Wear said it best: micro bags are just decorative stress. Give me a tote that can actually hold my life.
OUT: Micro Bags. Cute for Instagram. Useless for literally everything else.
Investment Pieces Worth Buying in 2026
IN: Belted Coats That Mean Business. Veronica Beard's tailored coat proves outerwear can have structure and intention.
OUT: Coats You Bought "Just to Have a Coat." If it doesn't make you feel like the main character, what's the point?
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IN: Denim Shirts That Layer Like a Dream. Structure without stiffness. The perfect layering piece for 2026.
OUT: Denim Shirts That Look Like You Borrowed Dad's. Unless it's intentional. Then it's genius.
Bonus: What the Rest of the Fashion World is Saying
I went down a rabbit hole of runway reports from Vogue, Who What Wear, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar. Here's what everyone else is calling for 2026 (and honestly, we're already on it).
IN: Proper-Length Tops. Who What Wear confirmed what we already knew: ultra-cropped tops had their day. Now it's all about tops that actually hit at your hip and make getting dressed feel easy again.
OUT: Ultra-Cropped Tops. I loved them in college. I'm over them now.
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IN: '80s Power Dressing (But Make It Fun). Marie Claire is calling it "Glamoratti" (love that). Big shoulders, bold accessories, maximum confidence. Pinterest searches are up 225% and honestly, same. This is THE 2026 fashion trend for anyone ready to make a statement.
OUT: Quiet Luxury Cosplay. If you're working that hard to look rich, we can tell.
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IN: Cigarette Jeans. Who What Wear put it perfectly: baggy jeans aren't wrong, they're just not pulling their weight anymore. Cigarette jeans feel intentional and grown-up. A sleek addition to the 2026 denim trends.
OUT: Ultra-Baggy Everything. The pendulum's swinging back. Not all the way, but it's moving.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2026 Fashion Trends
What are the biggest fashion trends for 2026?
The biggest fashion trends for 2026 include Cloud Dancer (Pantone's Color of the Year), chocolate brown everything, barrel and bowed denim, dark wash jeans, and investment pieces like workhorse totes. '80s power dressing and cigarette jeans are also making a major comeback. At Coco Goose in Vermont, we're seeing huge interest in textured neutrals, sculptural denim, and luxury suede accessories.
What fashion trends are out for 2026?
Fashion trends on their way out for 2026 include ultra-cropped tops, light wash denim, micro bags, and fast fashion. Quiet luxury cosplay and ultra-baggy jeans are also fading as the fashion world shifts toward more intentional, elevated style. If you're shopping the 2026 trends at our Stowe, Burlington, Manchester Center, or Providence locations (or online!), we can help you navigate what's staying and what's going.
What color is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2026?
Pantone's Color of the Year for 2026 is Cloud Dancer, a warm, creamy white that feels richer and more versatile than stark white. It's the perfect neutral for layering and pairs beautifully with chocolate browns, navy, and army green. Shop Cloud Dancer pieces at Coco Goose.
What denim styles are trending in 2026?
The biggest denim trends for 2026 include barrel jeans, bowed wide-leg jeans, straight-leg denim, dark wash styles, and cigarette jeans. Ultra-baggy jeans and light wash denim are on their way out as the silhouette shifts toward more streamlined, intentional shapes. Brands like Pistola and AG are leading the way with these 2026 denim trends.
Where can I shop 2026 fashion trends in Vermont?
You can shop the latest 2026 fashion trends at Coco Goose, a luxury women's boutique with locations in Stowe, Burlington, Manchester Center VT, and Providence RI. Shop brands like Veronica Beard, Clare V., STAUD, and AG Denim, online at shopcocogoose.com.
What bags are trending in 2026?
The biggest bag trends for 2026 are workhorse totes, investment pieces, and suede bags in chocolate, navy, and tobacco. Micro bags are out, and practical, luxurious totes like Clare V.'s Grande Bateau and Nili Lotan’s Bianca Tote are in. Quality over quantity is the mantra for 2026 fashion trends.
The 2026 fashion trends are all about buying smarter, dressing with intention, and investing in pieces that last. Whether you're embracing Cloud Dancer neutrals, adding chocolate suede to your collection, or finally trying barrel jeans, we've got you covered. Shop the latest arrivals online at shopcocogoose.com or visit us in Stowe, Burlington, Manchester Center, or Providence.
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