The year of 2011 came and went very quickly. The new year represents a time of change for many things, and one of the biggest changes people want to make has to do with their fashion choices.Many people want to know the trends for the upcoming year, and fashion analysts have already predetermined some things we will see in the near future.

There are online websites that track the upcoming trends, and from what I have seen, the main styles for the upcoming year are not that different than those found in the past year.

These websites are for runway trends, giving you insight into some higher fashion. They do not deal with trends that are worn by most of the high school population.

Retro styles will be making a comeback, specifically those fashions from the eras of the 1920s and the 1970s. It seems a bit contradictory to me that both styles will be featured because fashion in the ’20s was all about minimalism and bland colors, whereas fashion in the ’70s was full of bright colors and daring patterns. The ’20s promoted the idea of boyish chic for girls and the minimalist side of flapper dresses, short haircuts and feathered headbands.

The ’70s introduced disco and a new era of color. It was the decade of hot pants, bell-bottoms, bright floral, bird prints, platform shoes and kitten heels. Some of those features will be seen in fashion this year.

The new colors that are going to be seen the most are tangerine red, oranges, yellows and tequila lime, but designers are also making counterpart designs that feature bleaker colors for those who are not daring enough to wear such bold colors. I suggest choosing a little bit from both trends. For example, pair a bright jacket with an otherwise neutral outfit.

Not only will this highlight the jacket or piece that you choose, but you can also play up one of your best features. Think wisely in the next year about what styles you choose, as certain trends should stay in their own era. For example, big hair needs to stay in the ’70s.